All the Suffolk hotels with 3 or more AA Red Stars

The AA Red Stars recognises the best places to stay in the UK, with new entries added by inspectors each year. 

There are currently 152 Red Star hotels across the country which offer outstanding levels of hospitality and service. 

Here are all of the Suffolk entries, all of which have four Red Stars. 

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds (Image: Phil Morley) Where: 3 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LT

Just a short walk from the town centre the historic hotel has had many notable guests stay including Charles Dickens. 

The famed writer wrote part of The Pickwick Papers while in residence. 

The Angel Hotel offers a range of rooms with an individual design to make the stay a personal experience for guests. 

The Swan Southwold

One of the refurbished rooms at The Swan Southwold (Image: The Swan Southwold) Where: Market Place, Southwold, IP18 6EG

The Adnams hotel underwent a renovation in 2017 which transformed the 35 bedrooms into a celebration of the brewing company's coastal location and heritage. 

The Swan Southwold was also among the first recipients of a One Key award from the Michelin Guide.

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Hintlesham Hall Hotel

There are 32 rooms to stay in at Hintlesham Hall (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown) Where: George Street, Hintlesham, IP9 8NS

The Grade I listed hotel is a manor house which dates back to the 1400s. 

It combines its countryside heritage with modern luxury with each of the 32 rooms displaying features from canopy beds to panelled designs.

An inspector for the AA said the rooms are "tastefully furnished and equipped with many thoughtful touches."

Bedford Lodge Hotel

Bedford Lodge Hotel and Spa in Newmarket (Image: Charlotte Bond) Where: Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BX

Bedford Lodge Hotel is set in three acres of landscaped gardens and has bedrooms with a "light and airy feel" according to AA inspectors. 

There is a spa on site as well as the award-winning Squires Restaurant which recently retained its two AA Rosettes.

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Salthouse Harbour Hotel

The Salthouse Harbour Hotel is home to an award-winning restaurant (Image: Charlotte Bond) Where: Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1AX

Converted from a warehouse on the Ipswich Waterfront, the hotel combines the original industrial features with contemporary art and striking colours. 

As well as standard rooms, Salthouse Harbour Hotel also has penthouse suites with floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic views over the river.