| SW game - hotel accommodation sought 12:30 - Jan 20 with 2740 views | farkenhell |
After a couple of false starts, I've finally been able to book tickets to take my son and (elderly) parents to the Sheffield Wednesday game on 11 February. My boy is 11 - it'll be his first trip to Mecca.
We'll be travelling a long way, so plan to stay overnight in Ipswich after the game, then travel back the following day. So, looking for a hotel, ideally where we can park and then walk to the game, and also eat in the evening at a pizza/burger place or such like within walking distance of the hotel. Thinking of the Premier Inn at the Waterfront - is this a good choice? Has anyone stayed there recently? I've never stayed overnight in Ipswich (always travelled to the match and back on the same day before) so any recommendations would be gratefully received. Needs to be fairly close to both the ground and eateries because both parents are no longer able to walk long distances. |  | | |  |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 12:35 - Jan 20 with 2698 views | SitfcB |
Novotel…oh.
No, you can’t go wrong with a Premier Inn, the one on the one way system is an ideal location, has car parking as well, close to everything. |  |
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| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 12:36 - Jan 20 with 2695 views | TractorCam |
Premier Inn is ideal with it's own car park and walking distance to the waterfront with all the restaurants. I've never stayed there but that would be an ideal choice. |  |
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| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 12:38 - Jan 20 with 2687 views | farkenhell |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 12:35 - Jan 20 by SitfcB |
Novotel…oh.
No, you can’t go wrong with a Premier Inn, the one on the one way system is an ideal location, has car parking as well, close to everything. |
Thanks mate. I presume that is the Waterfront/Quayside one? | | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 12:41 - Jan 20 with 2672 views | SitfcB |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 12:38 - Jan 20 by farkenhell |
Thanks mate. I presume that is the Waterfront/Quayside one? |
Yeah that’s the one! | |
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| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 14:47 - Jan 20 with 2507 views | longtimefan |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 12:36 - Jan 20 by TractorCam |
Premier Inn is ideal with it's own car park and walking distance to the waterfront with all the restaurants. I've never stayed there but that would be an ideal choice. |
Quite a few work colleagues have used it recently on visits to our offices and have no complaints. | | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 15:38 - Jan 20 with 2453 views | tractor_lady |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 12:38 - Jan 20 by farkenhell |
Thanks mate. I presume that is the Waterfront/Quayside one? |
Failing that the travel lodge is actually ok - pref the premier inn but as travel lodges go it’s half decent and in a good position too | | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 16:43 - Jan 20 with 2407 views | farkenhell |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 15:38 - Jan 20 by tractor_lady |
Failing that the travel lodge is actually ok - pref the premier inn but as travel lodges go it’s half decent and in a good position too |
Thank you. | | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 16:55 - Jan 20 with 2393 views | farkenhell |
An update - thanks everybody for your replies. The Premier Inn and the Travelodge at the Waterfront are both a bit steep price-wise (particularly because we'll need 2 rooms). There are two Premier Inns just off the A14, which would be handy because we'll be coming in from that direction. One is on the Old Hadleigh Road, the other in Claydon. Both are too far to walk to the ground though. Does anyone know whether either has any buses close by that run to and from the ground on match days? Or how much a taxi would cost? I'd rather avoid trying to park in town, particularly with a sell-out crowd. | | | |
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| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 18:16 - Jan 20 with 2333 views | Tractorgirlforever |
I always stay at the mermaid, its perfect, free parking, 5 min walk to the ground and a marstons pub, the hotel is just across the carpark from the pub , its always clean and comfortable. |  | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 18:22 - Jan 20 with 2318 views | EdwardStone |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 18:16 - Jan 20 by Tractorgirlforever |
I always stay at the mermaid, its perfect, free parking, 5 min walk to the ground and a marstons pub, the hotel is just across the carpark from the pub , its always clean and comfortable. |
Seconded... I have only stayed there once, but I thought it was astonishing good value. Free parking, good beer and surprisingly tasty food.
Ok, it is a "chain" pub, but I would give it a seriously good recommendation |  | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 18:29 - Jan 20 with 2303 views | farkenhell |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 18:16 - Jan 20 by Tractorgirlforever |
I always stay at the mermaid, its perfect, free parking, 5 min walk to the ground and a marstons pub, the hotel is just across the carpark from the pub , its always clean and comfortable. |
Thank you. | | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 18:47 - Jan 20 with 2266 views | tractor_lady |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 18:29 - Jan 20 by farkenhell |
Thank you. |
Or maybe try easy hotel in town centre.. small rooms but convenient | | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 19:01 - Jan 20 with 2244 views | bluelagos |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 16:55 - Jan 20 by farkenhell |
An update - thanks everybody for your replies. The Premier Inn and the Travelodge at the Waterfront are both a bit steep price-wise (particularly because we'll need 2 rooms). There are two Premier Inns just off the A14, which would be handy because we'll be coming in from that direction. One is on the Old Hadleigh Road, the other in Claydon. Both are too far to walk to the ground though. Does anyone know whether either has any buses close by that run to and from the ground on match days? Or how much a taxi would cost? I'd rather avoid trying to park in town, particularly with a sell-out crowd. |
The one near the Hadleigh Rd - could defo walk to the main rd (A1097) and pick up a bus.
The Colchester - Ipswich one goes in on that road as will the Hadleigh - Ipswich bus. Ipswich buses website will have the timetables / routes.
Times might be a bit infrequent but do they defo run Saturdays. |  |
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| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 19:38 - Jan 20 with 2195 views | farkenhell |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 19:01 - Jan 20 by bluelagos |
The one near the Hadleigh Rd - could defo walk to the main rd (A1097) and pick up a bus.
The Colchester - Ipswich one goes in on that road as will the Hadleigh - Ipswich bus. Ipswich buses website will have the timetables / routes.
Times might be a bit infrequent but do they defo run Saturdays. |
Thank you, I'll look that up. | | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 19:42 - Jan 20 with 2171 views | hadleighboyblue |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 18:29 - Jan 20 by farkenhell |
Thank you. |
Agree the Mermaid is well positioned for a short walk to the ground and the food options are good , but no idea of the cost of rooms .
Of all the options , that would probably be your best bet .
Get to the ground early and visit the fans zone , lots going on there . | | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 07:32 - Jan 21 with 1919 views | Tractorgirlforever |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 19:42 - Jan 20 by hadleighboyblue |
Agree the Mermaid is well positioned for a short walk to the ground and the food options are good , but no idea of the cost of rooms .
Of all the options , that would probably be your best bet .
Get to the ground early and visit the fans zone , lots going on there . |
You need to book early at the mermaid to get the best price, if uou leave it too late your looking around £100, but book early and you can get a room for £50. Ive got 3 bookings coming up for the mermaid in the next couple of months for home games and i paid around £70 for each . | | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 08:32 - Jan 21 with 1842 views | textbackup |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 19:38 - Jan 20 by farkenhell |
Thank you, I'll look that up. |
do not eat in the mermaid, its absolutely bloody horrible. (and im far from a food snob!) |  |
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| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 08:42 - Jan 21 with 1820 views | tractor_lady |
Easy hotel is £63 per room but unfortunately no parking. I would say about 20 min walk (but longer for your parents). It is in the town centre so plenty of places to eat.
The mermaid is your best bet but again would agree it’s not the best place to eat, I would eat on cardinal park which is a stones throw from the ground | | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 08:48 - Jan 21 with 1808 views | DinnernotTea |
Pentahotel near Sir Bobby Robson Bridge is minutes from the ground and has parking. Have you tried there? | |
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| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 09:45 - Jan 21 with 1745 views | Pinewoodblue |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 19:38 - Jan 20 by farkenhell |
Thank you, I'll look that up. |
Premier Inn Hadleigh Road, drive to Park & Ride by Tesco catch bus to Town. Vintage Inn next door to Hotel. Alternatively Holiday Inn on London Road, catch 13 Bus on Scrivener Drive. |  |
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| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 22:11 - Jan 21 with 1607 views | SitfcB |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 09:45 - Jan 21 by Pinewoodblue |
Premier Inn Hadleigh Road, drive to Park & Ride by Tesco catch bus to Town. Vintage Inn next door to Hotel. Alternatively Holiday Inn on London Road, catch 13 Bus on Scrivener Drive. |
Yes, the Beagle, nice pub, tbf can even walk from there to get the 13 bus. | |
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| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 22:12 - Jan 21 with 1604 views | SitfcB |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 08:32 - Jan 21 by textbackup |
do not eat in the mermaid, its absolutely bloody horrible. (and im far from a food snob!) |
Have heard it’s gone downhill?? Always used to be ok, obviously not Michelin stars but ok. | |
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| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 10:33 - Jan 22 with 1443 views | EdwardStone |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 22:12 - Jan 21 by SitfcB |
Have heard it’s gone downhill?? Always used to be ok, obviously not Michelin stars but ok. |
I stayed there pre-covid
The food was surprisingly tasty in a laminated-menu kind of establishment
I had Hunter's Chicken iirc, that sticky bbq sauce hides a multitude of culinary sins.
Maybe they have changed their catering suppliers?
Bye bye Brake Bros, hello to Nasty Sid's Economy Meals | | | |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 18:09 - Jan 23 with 1268 views | Tractorgirlforever |
| SW game - hotel accommodation sought on 10:33 - Jan 22 by EdwardStone |
I stayed there pre-covid
The food was surprisingly tasty in a laminated-menu kind of establishment
I had Hunter's Chicken iirc, that sticky bbq sauce hides a multitude of culinary sins.
Maybe they have changed their catering suppliers?
Bye bye Brake Bros, hello to Nasty Sid's Economy Meals |
I eat at the mermaid before most games and the foods always been fine. | | | |
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