The Crown Hotel

When we first arrived at this hotel, the staff who met us was friendly and seemed helpful, we got to our room opened the door and it was freezing cold. The window was wide open, the radiators were cold and the room stunk of smoke. We had to complain and move rooms. We were moved to the room next door, that was the same, no heating on and the room was freezing cold again ! We were then woken up at 7:30 in the morning with the fire alarms going off. The cleaner downstairs I had dropped a lump of wood out of the fire onto the floor which set the alarms off. I wiil not be staying here again ! In my opinion, I think it's expensive at £155.00 a night, and a disappointing stay over !

We’ve stayed at this little gem of a pub on several visits to Framlingham, whilst visiting our son at The College. It’s exactly what a country pub should be - warm, welcoming and does a good breakfast. It also has a revolving door of interesting dogs coming in and out to enjoy the cool stone floors and indeed it has its own talking Labrador that guards the reception area. Over these visits the staff have remained a happy constant (with a special mention to the always cheerful Aldo who painstakingly looks after his guests at breakfast). Now be under no illusion, the accommodation is not traditionally 5 star. The floorboards squeak (sometimes alarmingly), the beds are a little bouncy and have the odd lump - but if you like quirky English pubs, then it’s the whole picture postcard experience that you’ll fall in love with - and happily come back to.

Firstly the pros, good service, beautiful building, and very clean inside. Good location Cons, dated carpets and furnishings. Can be very noisy at night. Outside needs cleaning and updating especially at the rear overlooking the car park.