Situated on one of the prettiest squares in the country, opposite the Abbey Gardens, is the historic Angel Hotel. Opened in 1452. Traditional Georgian elegance and charm, coupled with contemporary design. The hotel has been visited by Kings and Queens, actors and writers. Charles Dickens, who stayed in the hotel whilst giving readings of his books in the Athenaeum, mentioned the hotel in The Pickwick Papers. In the lounge, choose a range of offerings from Italian cappuccinos through to the finest English loose leaf tea. With its log fire, it is a popular meeting place for the townspeople. In the Pickwick bar, there is an interesting collection of local ales and whiskeys. The hotel has recently had a 2 million refurbishment and extension and now offers 76 bedrooms. Our sister hotel, the Salthouse Harbour in Ipswich is also 4 stars.