Crown and Castle Hotel, Orford, IP12 2LJ, United Kingdom
#2 of 7 hotels in Orford
Guests' ChoiceBased on 216 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 May 2024
Richard
United KingdomNothing to dislike. Hotel could not change the weather...
All of it. The staff are amazing. Unstated charm. The breakfast was perfect. Every thing here is professional.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Christopher
United KingdomTuscan Beans
Fresh fruit was fresh
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Andrew
United KingdomThe hotel needs some tender loving care both inside and out, the bathroom was reasonably clean but could have been better.
Food, location and staff were superb.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Jean
United KingdomWe asked to sit in a different part of the restaurant, there were plenty of empty tables but they refused our request.
Very comfortable stay in beautiful village.Delicious dinner.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Patricia
United Kingdomroom too small, all else excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Jackie
United KingdomFood was lovely but pricey and service was a bit old fashioned for us but lovely staff
Great location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Charles
United KingdomThe view from the e=bedroom was fantastic
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Pat
United KingdomNothing!
Cosy and comfortable, relaxed feel from the moment we arrived.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Lisa
United KingdomNothing
Great location, very dog friendly
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Julian
United KingdomSuperb location close to coast and great places to visit like Sutton Hoo. Beautifully appointed boutique hotel, with super friendly staff and fantastic food. Dinner and breakfast were a highlight of the day. We stayed in a lovely superior room with views of the estuary in the distance. Fabulous.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Maryline
United Kingdomall of it was just perfect.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Matilda
United KingdomLovely dinner. Great menu choice. Attentive staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Mary
United KingdomNothing.
Exceptional accommodation. Stylish design and superb dining. Expensive as you would expect but worth it. We stayed in the Watchtower room with fabulous views of estuary and glimpse of castle from bathroom. Friendly and professional staff.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Sarah
United KingdomWe stayed 2 nights at the Crown & Castle. The staff were courteous, professional & fun!! We ate both nights at the hotel, we thoroughly enjoyed the food, the choice of dishes on the menu was exceptional.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Christine
JerseyGreat location in Orford; right next to the castle and close to the estuary. We had a garden room and were able to park right outside our room. Our patio faced west and even in late Sept we sat outside in the late afternoon looking onto the gardens. Perfect. Breakfast was lovely with a good choice. Our evening meal was of a really excellent standard. The staff were all very friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Martin
United KingdomSurprised when we were shown a room in the garden, looked at first a bit light a chalet in a holiday camp. However, hold judgement and our room was great inside together with a small patio to the rear, view of Orford Castle keep and pleasant garden. The 6.15 and 8.15 sittings for dinner are a bit of a problem as the 8.15 sitting can start at 8.30 to 8.45 if the first sitting are slow to vacate their seats!
Very friendly staff, the room in the garden area was large, bright and very clean with a big comfortable bed. Shower was over the bath but plenty of hot water and good pressure. Breakfast was good, Angela thought that her yoghurt with compote was sublime, my bacon and eggs was well up to standard. Plenty of coffee and good orange juice. Nice touch with the toast was a small croissant and pain au chocolat. Dinner was generally very good over the three nights, great lobster with tagliatelle, duck breast was delicious, monkfish tails with chorizo sublime, trio of Blythburgh pork very good. Wonderful walks by the sea and rivers.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Simon
United KingdomNothing really, though being single storey and south facing the bedroom did get very hot at night. Maybe some better ventilation of those rooms would be good in summer.
Beautiful building and dining/ bar area. Lovely comfortable garden room with outside seating area . The room overlooking the private residents garden and castle. Good parking.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Martin
United KingdomFirst day breakfast staff
Location, range of facilities, excellent dinner, top class room
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Stephen
United KingdomRoom was on the smallish size but adequate for a two night stay. Pulling back clean white bed sheets revealed a black spider, another one found under the pillow. Luckily we were not too phased but some other people might be.
Great location in village close to castle, easy parking on site. Really good staff, very accommodating. Room had Lovely walk in shower. Good tea making facilities with biscuits etc..Bottle of spring water. Very good selection of breakfast choices, all waiter served.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Helen
United KingdomNothing!
Beautifully clean and comfortable room. Lovely outside terrace for evening drinks. Delicious breakfasts and wonderful dinners. Well located for strolling around the village and visiting Snape Maltings and Aldeburgh. We will be back!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Carol
United KingdomRestaurant very quiet making for ‘whispered’ conversations but that a very minor thing
My second visit - and just as lovely. Efficient, warm staff, comfortable spacious room and excellent restaurant.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Barry
United KingdomA warm welcome. Bed and pillows very comfortable.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Diane
United KingdomThe glass table was covered in dust, also the bathroom sink tap was very difficult/stiff to turn on and off.
The room, the food and the staff were very helpful. Especially the reception girl, ( auburn hair) always greeted with a smile and very helpful when asked a question
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
P
United KingdomLovely big room with lovely views
Stayed in July 2023
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