Limes Hotel

3.0 star property
Ipswich hotel with 2 bars/lounges and restaurant

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Front of property
2 bars/lounges
Free self parking
Double Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
99 High Street, Needham Market, Ipswich, England, IP6 8DQ

What's nearby

  • Portman Road - 13 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Ipswich Regent Theatre - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • University Campus Suffolk - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Jimmy's Farm - 15 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 16 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 59 min drive
  • Needham Market Station - 6 min walk
  • Stowmarket Station - 9 min drive
  • Westerfield Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Gladstone Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oak Stowmarket - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Willow Tree - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Limes Hotel

Limes Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ipswich. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the 2 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Limes Hotel Ipswich
Limes Ipswich
Limes Hotel Hotel
Limes Hotel Ipswich
Limes Hotel Hotel Ipswich

Frequently asked questions

Does Limes Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Limes Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Limes Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Limes Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Limes Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Limes Hotel and nearby?
Limes Hotel has 2 bars and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Limes Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Limes Hotel like?
Limes Hotel is just a short 6-minute walk from Needham Market Station.

Limes Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

richard, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

If clean hotels are your thing AVOID!
We were expecting the hotel to be dated from photos supplied but thought it should be at least clean… this however was not the case. We arrived after an 8 hour drive and were told that the hotel was not open as normal. We were not told prior to arrival that breakfast would not be supplied. Upon entering our room we found no soap had been provided, which seemed shocking considering the current pandemic. When requesting some the host supplied with body wash - strange but at least it was something. After unpacking the car we realised just how filthy the room actually was. We’re not talking just a little bit of dust, it honestly looked like the room had not been cleaned since the previous guest (pre pandemic). There were questionable things all around the room from dirty used tea cups to bogies smeared on the wall. It was horrendous. We decided there was no way we could comfortably stay in this room so went to discus with host. His excuse was no one had been in there; we agreed that even the cleaner hadn’t entered the room. We were given keys to another room which was just as awful. We returned to the host and explained that the room must be cleaned thoroughly whilst we were attending a wedding the next day, this did not happen. After returning gone midnight we found the room in exactly the same state. Other wedding guests had similar grim conditions including used covid tests on floor. Hands down the worst hotel experience we have had. Avoid until they employ a cleaner.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The property was unclean. Found shavings around the sink, hair in the bath, on the tiles, soap rings. Used flow tests, someone’s medication. Condiments were put in a sandwich bag. And the milk was off. Only one staff member, due to a covid issue but no way on contacting this member of staff once he went home. It said WiFi was available but there was nothing to say what and staff member did not give this out. For the price of this stay, during covid this was unacceptable.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Where do we start the hotel was not really open as there were guest isolating there. The bathroom had a shower that did not work we had no hot water . The bedroom wardrobe doors did not open we only had one bedside light and the bedside cabinet was broken and there were items left in the draws and the cleanliness left a lot to be desired. The bedroom tv was hanging off the wall making it impossible to watch To be charged £105.00 for a room in a hotel that quite frankly should be demolished is beyond a joke.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Ceri, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent.Under the current circumstances Neil done a fantastic job...A1
View from hotel
Church needham high street
Needham lake
Martin, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Limes on Tuesday night. Our bedroom was lovely, clean and spacious. We enjoyed a few drinks in the bar and Neil was very welcoming and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend and will definitely return when we are next back in Suffolk. Thank you!
MariaClarke, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

No restaurant had finds your own breakfast no staff 5 lights in room not working then the one over the wash basin started flashing no one there to repair it took a very long time to get hot water no one changed the towels Very poorly Ron you get better service at Premier inn for a lot less money
Don, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Filthy room
The Limes Hotel sits in a beautiful old building which looks to be full of charm. Unfortunately, inside it's a different story. The room was filthy, the towels were dirty, there were hairs in the bathroom and the bed. The ceiling above the bed had brown stains on it! The carpet didn't look like it had been hoovered for weeks, with all sort of dirt and mess on the floor. What makes this worse is that hotels are supposed to be implementing more extreme cleaning regimes due to Covid - it didn't appear that the room had been cleaned at all, let alone extra deep cleaning precautions! I would never stay again.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Lime Hotel Needham Market
Staff very friendly / helpful. No Hot Water in shower luckily also a Bath. Although it was pointed out there is a small step down from the bath area to Bedroom my Wife still had a fall due to this, step edged in Black so would suggest a lighter colour is used to avoid this happening. Unable to have Tea in the morning as the Milk pots had gone off & no staff on duty for replacements. Overall good stay need attention to details.
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Really good stay - the room was lovely, they kept the kitchen open to feed us, very responsive to questions and put the heating on as soon as we asked. Breakfast was good too. Would stay again.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Part time hotel
Very dissapointing. Arrived in the pouring rain had to walk the length of the street to the hotel to find out where the car park was. Told by receptionist the sign had fell down. Very limited choice of food in the restaurant steaks or burgers. No information in bedrooms about times of meals Wifi or opening times. When asked what time breakfast (included in the price)was receptionist had to ring the chef to inform me not before 8.30am I start work at 8am. Returned from work one night at 10pm the hotel was in darkness locked up and I had to walk through the dark alleyway to get in the front of the building. There was a huge roll top bath in the corner of the room that wasn't plumbed in ? Whats that about ? You can't run a successful hotel part time. I will not stay at the Limes again.
Rosina, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was in the centre of town and had a large car park.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Over and above expected service.
Stayed here in Dec 2019 for 1 night as had a meeting early next morning nearby. Was able to train it as the hotel is 5 min walk from Needham Market Station. The room was spotlessly clean and warm, the bed was super comfortable. Had a meal in the bar (Steak and ale pie was great) and a couple of pints of IPA. I had to leave next morning early (before the chef started) so the owner came in early and made us both a bacon sandwich whilst we had a natter - He even dropped me off at my meeting because Taxi's were all pre-booked locally. Great place, lovely owners, clean & warm, great food, great beer- Thanks Neil!
Kevin, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Helpful staff and nice bar atmosphere. Good breakfast and room nice and tidy.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Filthy, quite the worst hotel I have ever been in.
WE booked a “superior” room at the limes this weekend 7th/8th. On arrival there was no one in reception or in the bar for us to register. After waiting for 10minutes and ringing the bell multiple times we ventured outside through a fog of cigarette smoke generated by the receptionist. We were then taken to what was described as “one of the best rooms” No5. We were concerned straight away as the communal areas of the hotel were filthy (photos attached). The room was not superior in anyway, no view out of the windows, no king sized bed that we booked. The bed didn’t even have a headboard. It was a double room and yet only contained one thread bare chair and one bed side cabinet and once again filthy. The constant humming / droaning noise in the background was a constant annoyance. We would have complained but on leaving the hotel for the evening once again no staff were present. (Or on our return). In the morning we could not shower as there was no hot water. Due to the filth we could not bring ourselves to eat in the hotel and left. Again not able to complain or speak to anyone as no staff present. I’ve included photos of the dust, mould, god knows what on the phone. This is filthy hole with staff who dont care, please dont waste your money staying here.
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Everything good apart from no hot water to get a shower in room 5
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Barrie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Friendly welcome
Friendly welcome to this refurbished hotel which is brimming with character. Comfortable beds and facilities and simple, but perfectly adequate breakfast included in the price. Plenty of parking and perfect location.
Julian, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it
Nice and clean
Darren, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot for a syayy
Fab stay. Incredibly welcoming host. Lovely place.
Mrs S Jex, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean and tidy...good location for what we needed...
1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review