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
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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
25 May 2022
richard
richard, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
30 July 2021
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
25 July 2021
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.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
25 July 2021
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.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 July 2021
Ceri
Ceri, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2020
Excellent.Under the current circumstances Neil done a fantastic job...A1
Martin
Martin, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 August 2020
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
MariaClarke, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
9 August 2020
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
Don, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
8 August 2020
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 July 2020
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
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 March 2020
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
5 February 2020
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
Rosina, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 January 2020
It was in the centre of town and had a large car park.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 December 2019
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
Kevin, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 December 2019
Helpful staff and nice bar atmosphere. Good breakfast and room nice and tidy.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
9 December 2019
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
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 December 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
15 November 2019
Everything good apart from no hot water to get a shower in room 5
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 November 2019
Barrie
Barrie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 November 2019
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
Julian, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 October 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2019
Loved it
Nice and clean
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 August 2019
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2019
Great spot for a syayy
Fab stay. Incredibly welcoming host. Lovely place.
Mrs S Jex
Mrs S Jex, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 August 2019
Clean and tidy...good location for what we needed...