Name: The Westgate
Address: Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP33 1QD, Bury St Edmunds, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 200 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-23

Guests praise the excellent location near the station and center, friendly staff, and clean rooms/breakfast. Main complaints include dated facilities, steep narrow stairs with no lift, poor conditions in the Annex (shared bathrooms), street noise, and lack of air conditioning.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.3

Rooms9.0

Service8.9

Wi-Fi8.8

Cleanliness8.8

Facilities8.6

Value8.3

Surroundings7.6

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Friendly staff · Great breakfast · Clean and comfortable rooms

－ ComplaintsSteep narrow stairs, no lift · Rooms too hot/lack of AC · Poor shower pressure · Noise issues

KEYSuitable for budget travelers accepting old facilities and stairs. Avoid street-facing rooms for noise, confirm if assigned to Annex, and bring toiletries.

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Room types · 2

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Single Room, Ensuite

1 × Twin bedup to 1

1 Twin BedLayout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea makerSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, towels, and toilet paperNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Twin Room, Ensuite

2 × Twin bedup to 2

2 Twin BedsLayout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea makerSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, towels, and toilet paperNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Facilities · 5

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Free WiFiFishing nearbyBreakfast available (surcharge)Smoke-free propertyFree self parking

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Nearby & map

Dining

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Pea Porridge

Mediterranean Cuisine · ★ Michelin

£££

Tucked away on a residential square, this neighbourhood restaurant is warmly and personally run by a husband and wife team, and the unusual name is a nod to the old town green which once stood out front. The daily changing menu of North African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes involves a range of ingredients cooked over charcoal. The sourdough flatbread fresh from the oven kicks things off perfectly and the unfussy dishes deliver bold, well-defined flavours which are skilfully executed. The esoteric wine list champions organic and natural wines, while the lunch menu provides great valu

819m

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Bellota

Modern Cuisine

£££

Those who like to see chefs at work will find their paradise at this 20-seater counter in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. A chef-led operation, where the kitchen team both cook and serve their dishes, it’s the brainchild of Spanish chef Ruben Aquilar Bel and his Hungarian-born wife Gabi, who makes the desserts and the excellent bread. Sharing plates are an option at lunch, while only a tasting menu is served for dinner, showcasing Spanish flavours with a degree of restrained creativity. "Yaya Bel’s Iberian Ham Croqueta" is a lovely snack to start, paying homage to Ruben’s grandmother.

230m

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Maison Bleue

French

£££

A converted 17th-century house plays host to this town centre restaurant that – as the name would suggest – is firmly French at heart. The cooking is classic Gallic in base, with occasional modern and international touches on show. Seafood is a strength, with fine produce like fresh tail of turbot cooked with obvious skill by the kitchen team. Your final course will be a treat too, with desserts like brûlée of pear as well as excellent French cheeses from the trolley – accompanied by some fine wines by the glass.

252m

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Lark

Modern Cuisine

£££

This small, sweet building overlooks an abbey and a cathedral in the centre of this historic market town. Over the years, it has been a police station, a bus shelter and a florist; now it’s a pared-back restaurant with modern art adorning the whitewashed walls. Choose from a great range of modern small plates that deliver satisfying, carefully judged flavours with a definite Mediterranean influence. Dishes could include cod cheek tempura or sopressini cacio e pepe – if you can’t make your mind up, go for the ‘Kitchen Selection’.

414m

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