The Crown, Bildeston

Hotels
9.3 (440 reviews)
104 High Street , Bildeston , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Charming ambience
Friendly and helpful staff
Delicious food
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited vegetarian dinner options
Cold shower

Categories

Cleanliness
9.13
Rooms were noted as clean and comfortable.
Service
9.6
Staff were described as exceptionally customer focused and friendly.
Location
9.64
Set in a beautiful location with charming ambiance.
Room Quality
9.09
Rooms were reported as super comfortable and cozy.
Amenities
9.12
Well-stocked toiletries and plentiful drinks in the room.
Value for Money
9.08
Prices seem appropriate for the quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Breakfast and dinner were described as delicious and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall positive experience with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation:
Experience the charm of The Bildeston Crown, a 4-star hotel offering beautifully decorated rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and plush bedding.

Culinary Delights:
Indulge in a gastronomic journey at our on-site restaurant and bar, serving delectable dishes and refreshing drinks in a cozy setting. Don't miss the daily breakfast featuring a variety of options to suit every palate.

Convenient Location:
Perfectly situated in Bildeston, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions such as Hedingham Castle and Freeport Braintree. Plus, with free private parking and proximity to London Stansted Airport, your travel convenience is guaranteed.

Book your stay at The Bildeston Crown now for a memorable and relaxing getaway.

Important information:

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 25£ per night applies.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 440 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 9.6
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lisa couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel and great food!

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
10
Pros:

Very clean

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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david couple gb
8
All of the team that we interacted with were just lovely. Everyone seemed happy at their work, plenty of smiling, and mo
Pros:

It’s a lovely building, with charming rooms and a pleasant helpful team throughout.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Christian couple gb
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Courtney solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely stay will return
Pros:

The crown has been so well refurbished the rooms were stunning.

Cons:

Can’t fault anything

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Priscilla solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Christina solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely place to stay
Pros:

As a company we have been using The Bidleston Crown every week for the last year, excellent rooms, excellent food, and lovely surroundings. Great place to stay and Highly recommend. Fiona is always very friendly and helpful as are all of the staff.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
8
Ideal for what we wanted and, if we visit the same people again, we would stay again.
Pros:

Location was ideal as it was a 2 minute walk from the friends we were visiting. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good too, very fresh.

Cons:

No aircon in the room so this wouldn't work for us in the summer (appreciate the age of the property, this is just a personal view). The location was ideal and we travelled by train then taxi to the hotel. A watch out is getting a taxi back! not the fault of the hotel at all but make sure you pre book well in advance. You are miles from anywhere!

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Clive couple gb
10
Comfortable and relaxing stay.
Pros:

Friendly, engaging staff. Very good bar and restaurant, great food and selection of drinks in a friendly, cosy setting. Clean, well equipped, comfortable room.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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April couple gb
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Tony 1700 couple gb
10
Pros:

The staff were excellent. The room was clean and large with lots of lovely quirky touches

Cons:

I think that toast should have been offered before breakfast when the orange juice came

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple gb
10
Excellent hotel and restaurant
Pros:

Very welcoming efficient staff, rooms very comfortable and excellent food in the restaurant. Good location.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
10
Loved it, will stay again!
Pros:

I got upgraded into a beautiful room, the staff were all really polite too! The hotel was clean and very comfortable to stay in.

Cons:

Just the location is a little bit unideal because of a road cloudier but nothing to the hotels fault- still an amazing stay!

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
An exceptional place to stay.
Pros:

Everything, the front of desk staff, the restaurant staff and the bar staff. All very well trained, polite and extremely professional.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Mike couple gb
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Joyce couple gb
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
9
Very enjoyable repeat stay. Will stay asgain Dinners in the restaurant a treat
Pros:

Excellent breakfast - just the right quantity for me

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
8
OK
Pros:

Quiet, lovely room, fantastic shower

Cons:

Evening meal was a let down, expensive and not enough meat!

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Pourkashanian couple gb
10
Pros:

Very clean and staff exceptionally friendly.

Cons:

A bit high priced.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee