Best Western Cedars Hotel

My husband and I stayed for one night on a weekend break. Hotel located about a 15/20 minute walk to town. Ample parking available, free of charge. Hotel is slightly dated, but once inside receptionist was very friendly and helpful. We were shown to our room (1) on first floor. Room was clean and tidy, bed very comfortable. Usual hospitality tray, hairdryer, fan (welcome due to hot weather), tv, wi-fi (Mostly good signal). Bathroom had a bath and shower; water pressure was a bit low in the evening, but ok next day. Only slight issue we had was the secondary double glazing in the window was not fitted properly so we were unable to open it. (Hadn't noticed until we went to bed). Had dinner in the evening which was very good. We ate in the bar area as there was a bit more atmosphere in there. Breakfast was good. Fresh fruit, yoghurts, bread, pastries, cereals (could do with Bran and Muselli), cooked breakfast of your choice, including porridge, kippers and haddock. Staff were all nice. less

An average hotel. The rooms are tired but clean and the shower in room 22 is brilliantly powerful. Breakfast was served on supper hot plates and was tasty. Good pastries and bread were served at breakfast but no musli was available - the family room in the attic No 1/ had slopping walls and was a bit tight but 3 good beds. less

We selected this hotel for an overnight stay being en route and close to our destination which we had to reach early the following morning. It is located very close to the A14 and has a large car park able to accomodate our van and trailer. The fabric of the hotel is what you would expect considering the price point, i.e. clean, well maintained but somewhat dated. Everything functioned as it should we had a pleasant evening meal of typical pub grub and the rooms were comfortable. Breakfast staff were friendly and helped us with an early breakfast so we could still get to our destination on time. Not a trendy boutique, not a 5 star but a decent place with good staff delivering a comfortable stay at a value price. less

On 1st impression on arrival the hotel looks like a forgotten Pontins building. But the reception was lovely and they acknowledged the fact that I had contacted them a week before that I am a vegetarian celiac. They were happy to provide anything I wanted to eat as I had contacted the week before arrival. There was a little confusion over what was to be provided for dinner and that I needed to prompt staff at breakfast time but the restaurant staff couldn’t have been more helpful and caring. Also a bottle of wine was left for us as we were celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Thank you so much. Without drawing attention to my dietary issues or our 25th, they made us feel very welcome and valued. The room was hot & the fan that we had to request was small (a desk fan) so a bit inadequate and the water pressure wasn’t great for the shower. A long climb to rooms 4 & 5 so make sure they are informed if there any mobility issues. But I would thoroughly recommend booking & that you inform them in advance of any dietary & (I would imagine) any mobility requirements & they will give you excellent service. less

The Ceders offers all you need from a hotel , good food , clean and tidy rooms and excellent staff, the chef on the day made an excellent steak and kidney pie. The staff were polite and very helpfull, felt like home from home, We used to stay at premier inns but if there is a best western we will use them in future, value for money and a good breakfast.10/10 Thanks to all at the Ceders Stowmarket. less