The Crown, Bildeston

Hotels
9.3 (502 reviews)
104 High Street , Bildeston , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 502 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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Silvia couple gb
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple gb
10
Impressive on many levels - highly recommend
Pros:

Fabulous attention to detail - decor, cleanliness, food and staff. Stunning building. Excellent dining

Cons:

Couldn’t fault anything

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Joanna solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff were friendly and attentive, there seemed to be a good workplace community. Room had everything I needed, and the bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Room was not very soundproof but the hotel was quiet at night so this wasn't a big problem :)

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Ivor solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Mary couple gb
8
A peaceful and comfortable stay with great food and a friendly vibe.
Pros:

A very good choice of breakfast. All served to table, which made it a bit slow but as we were not in a rush it didn't matter.
The evening dinner menu was very good and our choice, the fish, was really inventive and delicious, as were the snacks and starters. Good wines. Lovely bedroom and a sweet village to have evening walks around.
Everybody was very friendly and happy to chat. Little or no commercialisation to spoil the restful atmosphere.

Cons:

Both dinner and breakfast service could have been a little more organised, we seemed to be waiting around, or trying to locate staff. Perhaps they were short staffed.
(Unfortunately the whole of the road in front of the hotel was out of bounds because of protracted excavations for utilities works. Although the staff were very helpful with information, the detour round country roads must have been tedious for regulars, and damaging for business over all. This was entirely OK for us but just bad luck for the whole village.)

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Martin extended_group nl
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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jonathan solo_traveller gb
10
Very good .snd welcoming with excellent dinner
Pros:

The staff, the room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Jillian couple gb
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Thomas extended_group at
10
Pros:

Sehr gute Küche und extrem nettes Personal! Sehr geräumige Zimmer mit einer extravaganten Ausstattung! Der Gastgarten ist wunderschön und lädt zum Verweilen ein.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Dr Max D. family_with_children fr
9
bien sans charme particulier, correspond bien a l'attente
Pros:

le coté cosy et typique, les services et le personnel ainsi que le restaurant très correct

Cons:

rien de particulier, l'offre correspond aux attentes

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
10
Very attractive and enjoyable stay
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

The road works, not their fault!

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Fisher couple gb
10
Loved it , will be back .
Pros:

Great clean comfortable rooms, staff above and beyond.
Will be back yet again.

Cons:

Room very hot and fan was weak

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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LESLEY couple gb
9
Lovely. If we can think of a reason to revisit the area we’d definitely stay again and try the restaurant.
Pros:

Beautiful room which looked like it had been recently decorated. Very comfortable bed. Nice bathroom with bath and shower. Friendly staff. We didn’t have dinner at the hotel as we were going to a party but breakfast was great.

Cons:

The road closure is a nuisance bout that’s not in the Crown’s control. Our only tiny criticism of the room was that there was no electric socket near a mirror for the hairdryer.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
10
Just what we needed. We’ll definitely be back.
Pros:

We liked everything, from the ambience to the style, decoration and the staff. The food was great too.
A lovely stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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karen solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely room, very clean and comfortable

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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HuwLJ couple gb
8
Beautiful location and helpful, friendly staff. We'll be back to explore more of Suffolk.
Pros:

On arrival, we were offered a flask of fresh milk to take to our room - a nice touch. The cooked breakfast was excellent. It was good to be offered a jug of fruit juice when ordering tea and coffee.

Cons:

One of us had sirloin steak and the other venison on the first night. Both were a little tough.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Neale couple gb
9
Pros:

Great team to look after us, makes all the difference. Genuinely character property, v comfortable rooms. Restaurant dinner and breakfast all top notch. Nice gardens for a drink early evening

2026-07-21 via Nuitee