Salthouse Harbour Hotel

This stylish old dockland building is at Neptune Marina, on Ipswich's waterfront. The modern redesign includes a collection of art. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and a boutique restaurant. All rooms at Salthouse have 32-inch TVs and luxury toiletries. Some feature works of art, copper baths, balconies or harbor views. Eaterie is the hotel's restaurant, filled with paintings and sculptures. Modern and Mediterranean meals are served, with 80% of the ingredients from local sources. Guests can dine in the courtyard with a view of the harbor. In 2009, Salthouse Harbor Hotel was included in the "Top 5 Bests Stays for the Year – Mystery Guest Awards" by The Times newspaper.