Best Western Priory Hotel

3.0 star property

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A dining table set with white napkins, wine glasses, and cutlery, with a view of trees and a building outside.
A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, white tablecloths, and gold chair sashes.
A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a partial view of a window with curtains.
A courtyard with a gravel area, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a building with a large windowed section.
A garden with a wooden bench and a metal archway.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $113
$94 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Mildenhall Road Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP32 6EH
  • Place, The Apex
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, St Edmundsbury Cathedral
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bury St Edmunds Abbey
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Single Beds, Superior Room, Non-Smoking

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Executive Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bury St Edmunds

A stay at Best Western Priory Hotel places you in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, within a 5-minute drive of CurveMotion and The Malthouse Project. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Moyse's Hall Museum and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Abbey Gardens.

What's nearby

  • The Apex - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Abbey Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • The Athenaeum - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 12 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Edmundo Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Midgar Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Cannon Brewery - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Best Western Priory Hotel

Best Western Priory Hotel offers 36 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 36 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at the Garden Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Garden Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Best Western Priory Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 692 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 692 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 692 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 692 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 692 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Uko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, parking avaliable and breakfast was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressive grounds and gardens
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, equipped with what you need. Lovely touch to leave sweeties in your room. Beautiful gardens, and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and lovely, definitely our favourite hotel we’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful xx room super clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, spacious and warm room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second visit to best western priory hotel staff very helpful and friendly rom was great stayed in same room as last time ( disabled ) looking forward to our next visit .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I booked this on behalf of a colleague " room was spotless, bed was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious".
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice size clean room and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Very pleasantly surprised at how lovely this hotel was. We had dinner and breakfast and both were very good. Very clean and very friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was inviting and clean and staff were friendly and very helpful. Had a very nice evening meal there too and breakfast was great. Only slight negative was two very narrow single beds in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was great excellent value for money. Nice and clean. Everything you need. Good car parking. Good location. Some of the room was a little dated and worn but still fine. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, staff was lovely and welcoming and would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and of good quality. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good location for visiting Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding countryside
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean & comfortable. Bathroom was a bit grubby in places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good staff, clean quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
the room was comfortable and clean - if I wanted to be really critical there are small amounts of black mold around the bath and embedded in the bottom of the shower screen. The bar /lounge was comfortable and the food was great as were all the staff we engaged during our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good nice place friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, peaceful in beautiful grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for an overnight stay. A spacious, clean and well presented room. Friendly staff and good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was huge. Nice setting in a large garden area. Peaceful. Lots of parking. Good breakfast. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly and polite. Room was clean. Strange knocking from the plumbing in the bathroom was a pain.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff have been fantastic and the room is fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025