Located in the picturesque village of Layham on the edge of Dedham Vale, The Marquis is a refurbished 16th century building boasting views across the Brett river and offers easy access to the A12. The spacious rooms with attached bathroom and suites all include a work desk and chairs, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, bathrobes, hairdryer, a Nespresso coffee machine with free tea/coffee, complimentary toiletries, free WiFi throughout and free on-site parking. The Marquis Hotel's restaurant consists of a cozy bar, fireplaces, seating areas and 2 patios where guests can enjoy views of the surrounding area. The restaurant offers international cuisine and a wide variety of wines from the cellar. Ipswich is 9.9 mi from The Marquis, while historic Colchester with its Norman castle is 12 mi away. The area is popular for walking and golfing, with Hintlesham Golf Club only 5.5 mi away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 32 mi from The Marquis.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.1
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  • Mekala
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything the hotel, staff, food everyone from the cleaners who make the hotel spotless, the reception staff always go out their way to welcome you, the chefs create the most amazing food, the serving staff cannot do enough. The amazing...
  • Emyr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff top drawer and lovely place to stay. Food was excellent and the tomahawk was cooked perfectly.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous staff - Excellent food in the restaurant - Really comfortable room - Attractive surroundings!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Marquis
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Themed dinners
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Pet bowls
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Marquis takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £50 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Marquis accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    All guests are required to provide photo identification and the card used for making the booking upon check-in.

    Check-out time is up until 11:00. If you depart after this time late check-out fees would apply starting from GBP 35.

    Guests will be required to provide a GBP 25 pre authorization upon Check In. This will require a Credit/Debit Card.

    Please note that from 13th March 2022, due to ongoing construction work, we will no longer have mobility access. Please be aware that there could be some noise disturbances from 07:30, Monday–Friday. Please speak to our Reception Team for more information. We apologize for any inconveniences caused.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about The Marquis

    • Room options at The Marquis include:

      • Suite
      • Double

    • The prices at The Marquis may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Marquis offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Themed dinners
      • Walking tours
      • Live music/Performance

    • The Marquis is 8.1 miles from the center of Ipswich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Marquis has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at The Marquis is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.