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penta Standard Room
22 square metres
1 Double Bed 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
penta Plus Room
22 square metres
1 Double Bed 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel with 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

A stay at pentahotel Ipswich places you in the heart of Ipswich, within a 10-minute walk of Portman Road and Ipswich Skatepark. This upscale hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Willis Building and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dance East.

Stay in one of 126 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and in-room fitness. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a communal living room.

Enjoy vegan cuisine at Restaurant, a buffet restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Ipswich? This hotel has 657 square feet (61 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Total number of rooms - 126
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2007
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 657
  • Conference space size (meters) - 61
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Stereo
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 1
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 46
  • Registration desk height (centimetres) - 116
  • Lift door width (inches) - 43
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 110

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hungarian
  • Moldovan
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Turkish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Pentahotel Ipswich offers 126 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Room service
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • LCD TV
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Wardrobe
  • Treadmill
  • Cross-trainer
  • Free weights
  • Other workout equipment
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Restaurant - This buffet restaurant specializes in vegan cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

PentaLounge - This bar specializes in vegan cuisine. Open daily.

Late night fare is available from room service.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • 4 total pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Air conditioning is not provided. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

Events/parties not allowed

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Car not required

Long-term renters welcome

Online Penalty Collection

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Credit card pre-authorisation

Pets cannot be left unattended

Mobile payments

Apple Pay

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 300

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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We should mention

Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Parking height restrictions apply.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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