

Novotel Ipswich Centre
Grey Friars Road, Suffolk, IP1 1UP -
Up to
250 guests
About Venue
Planning your wedding is an incredibly special time for you both, which is why we at The Novotel Ipswich Centre will take care of your special day, leaving you and your guests free to enjoy one of the most important days of your lives!
We are confident that our four-star service, quality food and superb attention to detail are the reason we are so popular with engaged couples.
Our wedding package includes everything that you and your guests will need, from the time that you arrive until the time that you leave us.
The Gainsborough Suite comes with its own private bar and is the perfect setting, conveniently located close to our open plan reception, bar, and lounge area. This flexible function suite can accommodate all sizes up to 120 guests for your sit down meal.
The Kilderbee Suite can seat up to 70 guests and is ideal for your Civil Wedding Ceremony, giving you the option to hold your entire day in one location.
Each of the 101 bedrooms at The Novotel Ipswich Centre is furnished with a double bed, double sofa bed, remote control TV with free satellite channels, hairdryer, iron & ironing board along with an en-suite bathroom, bath, and shower – perfect for guests looking to stay the night after a busy day of celebrating with you both!
For more information or to arrange a viewing of the venue, please get in touch with us today.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 250
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 250
Classroom
up to 100
Facilities & Amenities
Cloakroom
Air conditioning
Disabled access
Lectern
Public transport
Premises parking
Overnight accommodation
Breakout rooms
Audio & Visual
Whiteboards
Sound system
Microphone
Conference phone
Projector & screen
TV screen
Flipchart
Other
We offer a number of audiovisuals to meet your requirements. Please send an enquiry through for prices.
Space Rules
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 1 day before the event
Location
Reviews
- Iwona P.July 2025
Great team, reception and breakfast as well as bar. Special thank you to gentlemen who worked breakfast on Sunday morning 27th July - he went above and beyond. Polish lady from Monday breakfast very lovely and attentive as well.Recetpion team always greeted us with a smile .very lovely stay
- D WangAugust 2025
Great location with easy access to waterfront restaurants. All the staff we met at the hotel were welcoming. The family room we stayed in was super spacious and quiet, despite facing the roundabout. The mattress and pillows were all comfortable. If I had to mention the cons, there were three minor issues. A bad smell came from the bathroom drain—we had to keep the bathroom sink stopper closed to stop the slight stench. The air conditioner made quite loud noise. Fortunately, we only needed to turn it on for a few minutes; it would be very hard to fall asleep with that level of noise on a hot summer night. Last but not least, the floor lamp near the TV/desk was controlled by the same switch as the headboard background light. This meant that when I turned off the headboard light to help my kid sleep, my husband struggled to get enough light to work at the desk. Among these three cons, the light issue was the most inconvenient problem we had. I wish they could separate the switch for the floor lamp. Breakfast definitely above the standard. Over all we enjoyed our stay.
- JanandKev ReevesJuly 2025
Stayed over the weekend for the Ed Sheeran concert. Easy 8 minute walk to the stadium. Perfect also for exploring the town and the Waterfront with it's bars and restaurants is just around the corner. All the staff we met were super friendly and helpful and the upgraded room was great. Breakfasts were quality and plentiful. Parking spaces are limited, but we had no problems. Our go to place now for visiting Ipswich.
- Ray SquiresAugust 2025
In need of updating. Parking paid in advance but limited and lottery if you get space. Otherwise have to park in nearby multistorey car and pay twice. Breakfast was slow no fresh bread /rolls ready breakfast cold by time bread ready. Last day wished to cancel breakfast night before and have dinner instead and pay difference this was rejected. Overall bar unattended each evening had get receptionist to serve. Nothing in mini bar Not even water. Aircon in room ineffective blowing warm air ..first night 3o degs room hit and difficult to sleep. Not impressed for a Nova hotel where my experiences in past were very good. Disappointed. Think twice next time.
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