Best Western Priory Hotel

Hotels
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Best Western
7.4 (1513 reviews)
Mildenhall Road , Bury Saint Edmunds , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns
Cold food

Categories

Cleanliness
6.11
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including filthy bathrooms and mould.
Service
8.08
Most reviews positively highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Location
8.12
Reviews point out a convenient location, particularly for exploring the town.
Room Quality
6.57
Mixed feedback noted regarding the condition and comfort of rooms.
Amenities
7.6
Amenities like breakfast were generally well-received, though some issues were noted.
Value for Money
8.56
Guests felt they received good value for their stay, especially with promo deals.
Food and Beverage
7.11
Food quality was mentioned as good but sometimes served cold.
Overall Experience
7.08
Overall, guests had a favorable experience but noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:37

Property Description

Award-Winning Dining Experience at Garden Restaurant

Indulge in formal yet relaxed dining at the award-winning Garden Restaurant, known for its exceptional cuisine and inviting ambiance.

Stay Connected with High-Speed Broadband

Whether for work or leisure, stay connected with complimentary wireless high-speed broadband available in all public areas and rooms.

Convenient Location with Free Parking

Located just a 5-minute drive from the A14 and a short walk from the center of Bury St Edmunds, enjoy the convenience of free parking with space for over 50 cars.

Experience tranquility and convenience at the Best Western Priory Hotel. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Based on two adults sharing, children stay free if staying in parents' room on a room only basis. Breakfast will be charged as taken. Full cancellation charge will be made for any booking canceled within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Please note that a major refurbishment and expansion works are in progress. The expansion includes a new 100 seat Restaurant and Bar Area, relocation of the Reception and Lounge Area and an additional 14 bedrooms at the Hotel. While the refurbishment project does not affect any of current facilities within the Priory Hotel there may be some slight disruption of traffic movement and workers throughout the daytime only.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1513 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.11
Service: 8.08
Location: 8.12
Room Quality: 6.57
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 7.11
Overall Experience: 7.08
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

The rooms are very well appointed, the rooms that are in the grounds. Good breakfast

Cons:

Strange that the bar was not open

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Motorcycle 🏍 touring
Pros:

3rd time staying here, pleasant reception staff and staff throughout my stay.
Got put in nr31, in courtyard, noticed bathroom has had a makeover recently compared to rooms in other courtyard, also noticed a / c unit, in July I had a small fan.
Great walk in shower 🚿.
Slept well throughout night in a comfortable double bed.
Noticed towels eere new & fluffy too.
Breakfast served by a pleasant sfemale staff member.
Breakfast cooked 🍳 to order, with a hot plate, which I prefer.
Parked my motorcycle 🏍 right outside room.
Quiet throughout the night too.
Easy check out, shall return when next in town.

Cons:

Coffee, particularly, cappuccino, wasn't the best out of machine, poured it out & got a Costa en route home at a services .

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Peaceful, no noise from other guests

Cons:

I would have preferred a bath but it was a good shower

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
10
Quiet room, just what we needed, after a long drive from North Wales.
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
Lovely hotel great staff will definitely go back at some point
Pros:

Excellent staff the food was amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Molly • couple • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • solo_traveller • gb
8
Friendly staff. Enjoyable stay. Good location.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Poor signage to identify the actual hotel property.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • couple • gb
8
Value for money, good facilities, location is a bit far out
Pros:

price, facilities

Cons:

location

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Gunaratnam • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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chiagorom • couple • gb
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
5
Location excellent, dog friendly room is tired, staff nice
Pros:

Grounds and location

Cons:

Tap in bathroom needed 2 hands to hold it and turn it on! Says dog friendly but if you want breakfast you are not allowed in the restaurant. We had to sit in the bar area no table laid even though the hotel knew we had booked for breakfast, no lights on and it was a trek to get food from the buffet! Plates were scolding hot way too hot and even with napkin folded as much as possible the plates still were too hot.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Leo • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • gb
8
Comfortable, inviting hotel would stay again
Pros:

Lovely room, comfortable bed, clean and modern decor. Lovely touch having the sweet jar and biscuits with the tea and coffee tray

Cons:

Could do with a stool or table in the bathroom to put clothes and toiletries on, but this is personal preference and not a necesity

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Murrells • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Good breakfast. Friendly
Staff

Cons:

Shower water power was poor

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Shiner • couple • gb
4
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Claire • extended_group • gb
9
Well presented rooms and friendly staff.
Pros:

Danny was very helpful with our unusual request. Rooms looked to have been recently refurbished and were therefore very clean and well presented. The ladies at breakfast were also very nice.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee