Holiday Inn Ipswich - Orwell is a hotel and wedding venue. Located on the southern edge and so well placed for connecting to the A14, it takes its name from the River Orwell, which flows through Suffolk. The river is perhaps best known as being used by the writer Eric Blair for his pen name, George Orwell, such was his love of the river. The hotel is also only a short drive from Felixstowe.
Whether you're planning a conference or a wedding, the hotel's six flexible meeting rooms have you covered. There's space for up to 160 people, audio-visual equipment and homemade food using fresh ingredients.
There’s six highly adaptable rooms to accommodate wedding reception parties of most sizes. The Gippeswick Suite, which takes its name from Ipswich’s Gippesswyk Park, is the largest and has its own private bar and dancelfoor. It holds 120 people and is a large airy space, filled with natural light. The Bucklesham Room, again taking its name from one of Ipswich’s parks, is the next biggest option, housing 50 guests. There’s also a series of smaller rooms that hold 15-20 guests, ideal for more intimate receptions. All rooms can be adapted to suit the couple’s exact preferences and stylings and feature audio-visual equipment.
The hotel is also licensed to conduct civil ceremonies, giving couples the option to host their whole day in one place. Simplifying the process is the presence of the hotel’s dedicated wedding planning team. They’re on hand from start to finish, ensuring every detail is planned to your exact standards and the day itself runs smoothly.
Food can take a variety of forms, ranging from the traditional three course wedding breakfast to buffets or finger food.