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The Orwell Hotel

Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7DX, England
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Bedford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

My family, 11 of us, great-grandparents to 6 month baby, stayed at the Orwell Hotel during the weekend of the Classic car show. The rooms were all good, clean and comfortable, although one of my daughters and her partner didn't fancy sleeping in our room with the "1 eyed,1 eared lady" in the picture that hung on the wall. We... More

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Carmarthen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

A very good hotel. Magnificent traditional interiors, superb food served in a grand dining room with large tables and plenty of space and very good value. Excellent car parking. We have stayed there twice this year. We cannot recall a better hotel in terms of ambience, quality and value.

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

One wednesday each month at the orwell they have Ladies do lunch.I have been twice this year , and i really enjoyed my lunch.First there is a cookery demonstration,then a two coarse meal followed by coffee,plus a cocktail demonstration.The food was first class.the cost is £17 which i feel is good value.There is a car park at the rear.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Decided to stay at this hotel as I was attending a function anyway and seemed like a nice place. The hotel itself is located on the main roundabout (not main road) into felixstowe town centre and provides a large car park for guests. The reception interior is of the normal oak and leather grand style, with oil paintings and bookcases,... More

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Roma, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Impressive on the web, it seems to stay in a museum. Also if clean, poor maintenance in the room. Don't select first floor on the main road: noice will disturb. I was expecting more also from the breackfast. One time one shot, I will test others in the area.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Comfortable and fairly clean although had to remove dust from surfaces. Fairly hard but reasonably comfortable bed.Creaking floors and no sound proofing. Heard everything next door and general noise from functions. Very hot in room but not secure if window open. No noisy air conditioning. Large room with en suite bathroom and lots of hot water. Absolutely first rate breakfast... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Went to an 80th party and stayed in room 100. Very nice. The food was absolutely brilliant and service superb. The local lamb and fish was out of this world and everything was very reasonably priced. It is an old style hotel so don't expect swish - but bags of character and not far from anywhere.

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We decided on a last minute short break to combat the freezing Easter weather and were really pleased that we chose the Orwell. We were in room 103, a large and airy room with really high ceilings in the old part of the hotel, overlooking the car park. Very clean and comfortable, and the bathroom appeared to have been revamped... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

Have used this Hotel on a number of occasions as our company has a corporate rate. Rooms vary in size and quality depending which room you get, but always clean and comfortable. Menu was a little dated but food usually of good quality and service of a good standard. I would recommend the Breakfasts they are usually substantial and always... More

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essex
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We have just visited the Orwell Hotel in Felixstowe and have had a marvellous time! We stayed for one night at the beginning of March to celebrate my partner's birthday. On arrival we were lucky enough to be upgraded to the Deben Suite, which was fabulous and extremely spacious! There was a large, lovely, light lounge with enough seating for... More

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Also Known As:
Elizabeth Orwell Hotel
The Orwell Hotel Felixstowe, Suffolk
Address: Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7DX, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > East Anglia > Suffolk > Felixstowe
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Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Felixstowe
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
For short breaks or longer holidays, the Orwell Hotel offers comfortable accommodation, excellent cuisine, fine wine, great service and a friendly atmosphere all provided by our highly trained staff. Felixstowe, a family seaside resort, with a Victorian atmosphere. Bathing huts, seafront gardens and red shingle beach with pier. Close to Felixstowe’s town centre is the Orwell Hotel, a Victorian house dating back to 1898. The spacious public areas are traditionally decorated and have a wealth of charm and elegance. ... more   less 
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