Murder in Ipswich

Advantages: An interesting insight from two different perspectives
Disadvantages: There are no answers

...I find a certain fascination in true crime books so a quick glance along my bookshelf will reveal books about the Yorkshire Ripper, Harold Shipman and Fred and Rosemary West so I guess it was inevitable that sooner or later I would buy a book about Steve Wright - the so-called 'Suffolk Strangler'. Perhaps it was even more likely because I also happen to live just outside Ipswich so have a knowledge of many of the areas where he was operating. Add to that an interest in psychology and you can perhaps understand why I bought a copy of Hunting Evil: Inside the Ipswich Serial Murders last week almost as soon as it hit the shelves. Hunting Evil is written by Sky news journalist Paul Harrison who is claiming to be the 'Journalist who broke the story' - well he might have been to the wider world but, here in Ipswich, I was aware of it...

laramax 22.03.2008 · Read review
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Review of Hunting Evil: Inside the Ipswich Serial Murders - Paul Harrison

Ipswich

Advantages: Feels safe, reasonable night life, clean, friendly people
Disadvantages: not enough clubs

...I live on the outskirts of Ipswich, in a little countryside village. Ipswich is only about 15 minutes drive away, so I'm always going out there. The shopping has improved recently, don't get me wrong - you won't find loads of amazingly unique shops or anything, but it has most of the shops that other towns have, and two shopping centers (The Buttermarket and Tower Ramparts). The nightlife in Ipswich is adequate. We have 3 main clubs - Fire & Ice, Liquid and Pals. On Monday nights people tend to go to Club Fire (cheap entry and cheap drinks and lots of cheesy music). Thursdays at Liquid are also popular. The pubs are pretty good - if you're a bit of a rocker then you should check out the Black Horse (near to the police station), which is a nice pub (although a little bit expensive). The Golden Lion is often packed at the weekends...

morosity 01.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Ipswich in General

Ipswich nightlife

Advantages: some good music
Disadvantages: needs more clubs

...I don't live that far from Ipswich but I feel that from the quiet secluded pubs of a traditional country town to the vibrant nightclubs which appeal to the younger generation.....Ipswich can cater for all I am a student and the nightlife in Ipswich can be good. There are several nightclubs in Ipswich you have Fire and Ice and Liquid these are the most popular ones and are situated near each other. On Mondays and Thursdays at Fire and Ice there is student nights, which means free entry with a leaflet or if you're on the guestlist or before a certain time mostly 9:30pm. The drinks alnight are £1.50 e.g. Jack Daniels and coke would be £1.50. Mondays are Rock night not the best music as it isn't really rock . Liquid also do rock night on Wednesday and R&B Thursdays. Fire and Ice is different to some clubs as they have...

sarahd1111 19.08.2007 (03.01.2008) · Read review
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Review of Ipswich in General

I think it's now my favourite!

Advantages: Everything you would want from a hotel
Disadvantages: None that are obvious

...It seems that these days all I ever write about are hotels!! So, another trip away and another hotel. I have to say, in many ways this hotel has now become my all time favorite?Sadly as it is located in Ipswich it is unlikely I can find too many reasons to head back there, but maybe if I try hard enough, I might well manage it! A little bit about Ipswich Well, this was my first trip to Ipswich, before that I had only ever heard that it is a strange place, and after visiting I have to say I agree. Strange probably not in the way you may now be thinking! Strange due to it?s buildings, they are literally from every era! Not only that but all mixed in together, along any one street you can quite easily see a Tudor building, next to a Georgian building, next to a Victorian. Very unlike any other town I have been to, where rows...

Lush1 12.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of Salthouse Harbour Hotel, Ipswich

Treat Her Like a Lady...

Advantages: sumptious surroundings & food. Excellent customer service. Value for money
Disadvantages: One or two very slightly shabby areas. I don't like buffet style breakfasts.

...A few weeks ago I decided it was high time I had another treat (I am very good at this) and was in the mood for some sumptuous swankiness (when aren't I?). I decided to surprise my lovely fella with a weekend away in Suffolk. After a good google my search was narrowed to two nice looking country hotels on the outskirts of shopping centres. I am all for the whole countryside nature walks thing but a girl still needs to shop you know. One hotel had no room so it was the Belstead Brook hotel on the outskirts of Ipswich we were off to! I booked over the phone and was very pleased with the politeness, efficiency and friendliness of the receptionist. She confirmed prices, times and directions. I booked a breakaway deal so the price was £69.50 per person per night; not cheap, but not excessive as it included dinner, bed and breakfast...

raeisthehippychick 10.05.2004 · Read review
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Review of Swallow Belstead Brook Hotel, Ipswich

A little gem that is worth finding

Advantages: Great food, great service
Disadvantages: It misses out on passing trade

...I love dining out with friends and one of our long time favourite places to eat has been the Gatehouse Hotel on Old Norwich Road in Ipswich. This small hotel is away from the bustle of the main Norwich Road and tucked away down what is now a dead end so it can't attract a passing trade but it is well worth the effort seeking it out. We used to dine there regularly but recently it has undergone a change in ownership, some modernisation and extension to increase the number of available bedrooms and become part of the Best Western Group of hotels so it was with some trepidation that I made a booking for an evening meal as it is always a worry when a favourite dining venue undergoes a number of changes. Booking for the meal was not a problem, we got a reservation for two for a Saturday evening with no problem so I began to look...

laramax 27.11.2007 (24.12.2007) · Read review
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Review of Best Western Gatehouse Hotel, Ipswich

Ipswich

Advantages: NONE
Disadvantages: NONE

...Everyone was suprised when Ipswich were going to be returing to the Premiership, everyone had them as their favourites to go straight back down.....but they proved us wrong. George Burley has completley turned the team around, when he signed Marcus Stewart at the end of the season everybody said "oh he won't do anything in the premiership" but he has even pushed himself for an England call-up after scoring 18 goals in all competitions. The defence which consists of Bramble, Venus, Clapham and Wright have done ever so well being so young. Richard Wright has played outstanding this year between the posts and is also pushing for an England call-up. The midfield which is lead by captain Holland has been influential in making goals and tracking back to help defend. The attack which has been phenomanal and a goal scoring machine...

mringsell 23.02.2001 · Read review
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Review of Ipswich Town

Ipswich Party Town

Advantages: Very quiet
Disadvantages: Only caters for the garage people

...I have been in Ipswich for just over two weeks. My partner was offered a position at one of the towns biggest employers and so we moved from way up north in from the wild Yorkshire Moors to sunny Ipswich. Being an hour away by train from the bright lights of London I imagined that Ipswich maybe quite a hip and upcoming area, deep down I knew we would end up in a little old town where the 'next big thing' to happen was the once a month church disco. To be fair Ipswich does cater for the youth of Ipswich well at least some of it. The Opium Lounge and Buddah Bar are situated on Orwell street in the centre of town and cater for the garage and drum and bass listeners. However I would reccomend anyone to go in just to look at the decor. The Buddah Bar situated beneath the Opium Lounge is seperated into six little booths draped...

PERFIDIOUS 25.09.2001 · Read review
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Review of Ipswich in General

Hotel International

Advantages: Location, breakfasts
Disadvantages: Poor rooms

...I recently went on a cultural girlie trip with a friend to Paris. I was left to do all the booking. I was looking for a reasonable hotel, near a metro stop, which included breakfast. I came across the Hotel International on various travel sites and it seemed fairly highly rated so I booked us in for three nights. LOCATION: The hotel is located 6 Rue Auguste Barbier in the 11th Arrondissement. The nearest Metro stop is Garcourt which was a two minute walk away and it was a five minute walk to Republique which gives good links to other lines. It's not really central enough to avoid the Metro and walk to the attractions but it was located so close to a stop that it seemed ideal. PRICE: Prices vary depending on size of room and season. There are singles, doubles and triples available. We paid Euro254 for the whole time...

tartlette83 17.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Hotel International, Paris

Norbreck Castle Hotel

Advantages: Out of the town
Disadvantages: Too many people!

...I'm glad that I did not get to read any of the reviews before I went to this hotel, or see the Holidays from Hell programme the night before! The hotel can be found along the seafront, about three miles from the main centre of Blackpool, heading out towards Fleetwood. It is now under the Britannia hotels group and it is easily accessible by tram and bus. We used the trams the whole time instead of me driving all the time. My husband, my two youngest children and myself went last week for a couple of nights, after finding an advert which gave a special price of £35 per person dinner bed and breakfast per night. The two children were included free of charge, including their meals. The advert did state that the hotel was ungoing a £7million pound upgrade, and that some services may not be available. This did not deter us as we...

sarah110 18.10.2004 · Read review
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Review of Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool