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Salthouse Harbour Hotel
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Salthouse Harbour Hotel occupies a converted maltings on Ipswich's historic waterfront, contemporary rooms, harbour views, and dining at the edge of Suffolk's county town.
- 70 rooms
- Opened 2003
- Neighborhood: Waterfront
- Rooms from 291 sq ft (27 m²)
- Architect: Barefoot & Gilles
About Salthouse Harbour Hotel
- Occupies the John Good Building, a 19th-century red-brick merchant's and salt warehouse on Neptune Quay, converted into a hotel that opened in July 2003.
- Designed by Barefoot & Gilles for the family-owned Gough Hotels, the conversion retained the warehouse's arched windows, iron columns and beams.
- A 5-million-pound extension in 2009 expanded the hotel to around 70 rooms with views over Neptune Marina.
- Entry-level rooms start at 291 sq ft (27 m²).
History
The Salthouse Harbour Hotel occupies a nineteenth-century red-brick warehouse, the John Good Building, on Neptune Quay overlooking the Wet Dock in Ipswich, Suffolk. Once a merchant's and salt warehouse, the building was converted and extended into a four-star boutique hotel that opened in July 2003.
Designed by Barefoot & Gilles for the family-owned Gough Hotels, the conversion retained the warehouse's arched windows, iron columns and beams, and red-brick facade; a £5 million extension in 2009 brought the hotel to around 70 rooms, with views over Neptune Marina.
The setting
1 mile from Christchurch Mansion.
Experiences
- At the Table — Single communal table hosted by a guest producer, supplier or chef; four courses and five wines, poured and discussed by the host.
- Seasonal events — Seasonal celebrations such as Valentine's Day, New Year's Eve and spring and winter events, with menus made with local suppliers.
Awards
- AA Four Red Stars (2025)
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