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Google (158) 3.9
Tripadvisor (143) 3.0
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Many visitors find the Carlton Hotel's location to be a significant advantage, with some also noting clean and comfortable rooms for a short stay. However, multiple guests report significant issues with advertised amenities, including a lack of breakfast and unexpected charges for Wi-Fi and early check-in. There are also serious accusations of theft and poor treatment from staff.

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41-43 Berners St, Ipswich IP1 3LT, UK
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01473 429811

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About this place Carlton Hotel

The Carlton Hotel is a small mainstream hotel on Berners Street, a short walk from Ipswich town centre, listed as gay-friendly rather than as a gay venue. Rooms are simple, and breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are included. It rates 3.9 from about 160 Google reviews, which fits a basic, good-value stay. The town centre, the Cornhill and Christchurch Park are all within walking distance, and the waterfront is about 15 minutes on foot. Ipswich has a small LGBTQ+ scene; Suffolk Pride and occasional club nights are the main events. There is no website, so book by phone or through a booking platform.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Parking Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome WiFi Day venue Evening venue Year-round Gay-popular Free breakfast Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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3.9
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158 reviews

Based on 158 Google reviews.

Birdman.account
Birdman.account Apr 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Room was tidy facilities was old out dated no hot running water in the shower or sink very small tv aas like going back in a time warp to the 90s they do not provide any shampoo or soaps in the bedroom my milk was out of date overall I would not stay here again

Katie Sutherland
Katie Sutherland Nov 2025
★★★★★

Such friendly staff, hotel has so much character. My room and bathroom is really clean and beds comfy. The hotels on such a nice street of houses and loads of places to grab food near by.

Rachel Dawson
Rachel Dawson Oct 2025
★★★★☆

Super service! So friendly, room fine & clean, very sweet ‘packed breakfast’, 5mins walk to town if that

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ود بوش بوش Oct 2025
★☆☆☆☆
Dan
Dan Oct 2025
★★★☆☆
Ray Horsnell
Ray Horsnell Sep 2025
★★★★★

Super friendly Welcome & staff ,room was clean & even got a breakfast goody bag !! Highly recommended 👌

Dave Crouch
Dave Crouch Aug 2025
★★★★☆

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Last updated on 22 October 2026

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