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Reviews of The Orwell Hotel 3 stars

Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe, IP11 7DX, United Kingdom

#19 of 28 hotels in Felixstowe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3711 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice room with be very comfortable bed
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They seem to be running out of the same draught beers a lot. They just need to stock up a few more barrels

    Staff are great as always. Nice big clean room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Had a nice 2 night stay, staff are always welcoming
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdated bathroom, could do with walk in showers in the standard rooms like other hotels.

    Location, staff are always friendly. Always do a decent roast dinner on a Sunday.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Location was excellent just a very short walk to town and beach.Staff very friendly and proffesional. Beautiful old hotel with loads of history attached to it. A bit tired and could do with a bit of updating especially the large breakfast room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely location, great room with a gorgeous bathroom, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location , suite, friendly staff

    Suite was lovely, great bathroom

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Anniversary stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No spa facilities, no pool. Temperature in rooms was not turned on till 6pm. Didn't like the fake flowers in outside window troughs.

    The breakfast was great, room was comfy and good night's sleep had. Lovely fresh cakes served. Can recommend the burger meal, so tasty. Staff are friendly and helpfull.. Overall good value for money, plus central Felixstowe, near the station and shops.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable stop over
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were small but okay for price, decor was dated and bathrooms need an upgrade. Very noisy neighbours heard as if they were in the same room when in room or hall outside.

    Parking, breakfast, size of building, location. Can go for a nice walk nearby, large property, near amenities and lots of parking.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Sink in the bathroom was blocked, we informed reception but as it was a weekend it would not be fixed until Monday. A small hicup no problem.

    Everything was was fine, lovely Sunday roast.Staff helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing weekend beautiful surroundings, even the weather was good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything

    From the revolving door in, it’s lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable and everything we needed for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the grand Victorian hotel but as mentioned in other reviews it could be updated a little. I stayed with my 7 year old and we had a great sleep. The bed was very comfortable and room was nice and warm and very quiet at night. Staff were all very friendly. Breakfast was nice and there was a good variety. I would stay again if ever in Felixstowe again as it was a great location near the town and beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay as always
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Breakfast needs to be better .lots of unhappy customers .not enough staff + continually running out of coffee +cups + bread etc .Get a trolley to fill up everything rather then going outback for a few things at a time

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Definitely stay again. Nice building, terrific breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet in the Charles Manning Suite was a bit mucky. Could do with either a good clean or replacing. Very important as it is a family room and could have little ones crawling around

    Breakfast is a buffet, but was absolutely fantastic. Stayed in the Charles Manning Suite which had perfect space for the family.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay, especially as we were with family and meeting local family and the hotel was ideal for that. Easy t
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window in our bedroom needs repair. I wasn’t able to open , nearly lost it on to the flat roof below. Meals in the restaurant were limited, too many items were ‘off’. That needs to be better organised as it lets down the front staff who were doing there very best to satisfy customers..

    Plenty of space to sit and read or chat. Tea or coffee available to order. Side bar near the restaurant very nice now that has been opened. Breakfast good. Range of food available sufficient to have a very good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Old fashioned, comfortable surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In need of some tlc

    Central position in town

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    We would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bedroom was too hot and we were unable to turn the radiator off

    Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent dinner meals. Comfortable stay and friendly staff in bar area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Front desk evening staff did not comprehend requests enough to take action.

    Breakfast was good. Food was left out under the warmer for too long and became dry (particularly eggs)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Good to see the improvements.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The buffet breakfast still needs work and could do without the unnecessary music.

    The new owners have made great strides in improving the rooms and communal guest areas. There's not many of these grand old seaside Victorian hotels left so I wish them the best for the future.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot water was scalding and u could not regulate the temperature to medium was either to hot to rise hair with or to cold rince hair needs sorting out put my room key on table while chatting another guest thise was removed without them asking if anyone had left it even though there was guest in dining hall

    Local to shops train station etc bus stop to town

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable room, friendly staff and good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some parts a bit neglected and old.

    Rooms were spacious and clean. Quite modern rooms although hotel itself is a bit dated.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast. Sadly the breakfast chef had not shown up for work..so the other team members tried their best. Probably would have been a better idea to just have a nice continental breakfast than the cooked..as it really didn't work unfortunately

    Lovely clean room, great location..staff very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was sorry to leave

    Beautiful old world feel,great atmosphere and lovely staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location, pleasent staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location is great and breakfast was enjoyable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    A vast improvement
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although clean, the cleaning staff could improve the level of cleanliness. More attention needed.

    Best stay so far, I stay here 3 or 4 times a year. I had one of the refurbished rooms last night, and I was very impressed. Clean and comfortable, large walk in shower, bigger TV, free breakfast. A definite step in the right direction.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Me at the Orwell
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got nothing

    Great location, comfortable room, good car park, pleasant staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    rooms we requested were not available but the staff at check in was brilliant and gave us a suit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    a bit more heating in the room at times.

    every thing was wonderful we enjoyed are stay the staff do a really good gob very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

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