The Crown Inn Hotel
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From
$145
/ night
About this property
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and dine at the restaurant in this charming inn near Long Melford Heritage Centre.
Business amenities
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
At The Crown Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Crown Hotel in Sudbury, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Long Melford Heritage Centre and 7 minutes by foot from Melford Hall. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Holy Trinity Church and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kentwell Hall.
What's nearby
Long Melford Heritage Centre(0.1 miles)
Melford Hall(0.4 miles)
Holy Trinity Church(0.7 miles)
Kentwell Hall(1.6 miles)
Sudbury Water Meadows(3 miles)
St Peter's Cultural Venue(3.3 miles)
Kingfisher Leisure Centre(3.4 miles)
Gainsborough's House(3.4 miles)
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul(4.4 miles)
Corpus Christi Guildhall(4.7 miles)
Little Hall Lavenham(4.7 miles)
Giffords Hall Vineyard(4.7 miles)
Assington Mill(5.1 miles)
Great Cornard Country Park(5.4 miles)
Clare Castle Country Park(6.5 miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(35.4 miles)
Cambridge (CBG)(39.1 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Packed Lunches
Location
Hall Street, Long Melford, England, United Kingdom
Long Melford Heritage Centre (0.1 miles)
Melford Hall (0.4 miles)
Holy Trinity Church (0.7 miles)
Kentwell Hall (1.6 miles)
Sudbury Water Meadows (3 miles)
St Peter's Cultural Venue (3.3 miles)
Guest reviews
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 662 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
8%
Couple
52%
Family
19%
Group
12%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Crown Inn Hotel, guests describe a welcoming, characterful stay in a historic inn with friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms, tasty cooked breakfasts and dinners, and a convenient main street location in lovely Long Melford.
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What guests think
At The Crown Inn Hotel, guests describe a welcoming, characterful stay in a historic inn with friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms, tasty cooked breakfasts and dinners, and a convenient main street location in lovely Long Melford.
Common gripes include patchy Wi-Fi, occasional uncomfortable or squeaky beds, and room quirks such as temperamental showers, thin walls or light intrusion. Some mention limited on-site parking and access via steep stairs or heavy doors, while traffic can be busy outside and noise varies by room. Overall, expect a value-for-money, traditional inn stay with character and some practical trade-offs.
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Facilities
Traditional pub-style spaces with cozy bar areas and a large garden are appreciated. On-site parking is limited, but street parking is generally available.
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David
Feb 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent check in experience quick and easy with no dramas. Very comfortable bar with a good friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was a full English which was delivered quickly, hot and fresh to the table.
Excellent check in experience quick and easy with no dramas. Very comfortable bar with a good friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was a full English which was delivered quickly, hot and fresh to the table.
10
bryan
Feb 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Facilities and service excellent. Both meals - breakfast and dinner extremely tasty and good value
Facilities and service excellent. Both meals - breakfast and dinner extremely tasty and good value
10
Anna
Feb 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The Crown is a quirky, olde worlde inn, dating back to the 17th century, with lots of character. We had a standard room - it had a lovely bathroom, and a wonderfully comfortable bed. The dining room is very characterful. and the breakfast was good. There's a big garden. Easy to park in the street outside - no restrictions.
The Crown is a quirky, olde worlde inn, dating back to the 17th century, with lots of character. We had a standard room - it had a lovely bathroom, and a wonderfully comfortable bed. The dining room is very characterful. and the breakfast was good. There's a big garden. Easy to park in the street outside - no restrictions.
8
Debbie
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bedroom clean but tired furniture. Bit lacking as no tissues or water in the room. Shower was temperamental and there was no where to put shampoo or shower gel. The toilet roll holder had been badly fixed so that it sloped down and the toilet roll kept fallling off it. Tiny little shelf and no where to put toilet bags etc. The room we had was at the back up a steep set of metal stairs. The parking was only big enough for 3 cars which meant the only other option was on the street outside. The building opposite the room had a very bright light that shone through the blinds lighting up the room. The walls were very thin because we heard the people next door using the shower at about 7.00am and the we heard the cleaner making up the room soon afterwards. Very few staff and the bar staff seemed to be waiting to lock up even though it was only 10.30pm. Breakfast is cooked to order and was very nice but there was no cold buffet and no marmelade or jams unless you asked for them.Only one person working at breakfast and was run off his feet, possibly they have more usually. For a Saturday night the bar and restaurant were very quiet. Food however was very good.
Bedroom clean but tired furniture. Bit lacking as no tissues or water in the room. Shower was temperamental and there was no where to put shampoo or shower gel. The toilet roll holder had been badly fixed so that it sloped down and the toilet roll kept fallling off it. Tiny little shelf and no where to put toilet bags etc. The room we had was at the back up a steep set of metal stairs. The parking was only big enough for 3 cars which meant the only other option was on the street outside. The building opposite the room had a very bright light that shone through the blinds lighting up the room. The walls were very thin because we heard the people next door using the shower at about 7.00am and the we heard the cleaner making up the room soon afterwards. Very few staff and the bar staff seemed to be waiting to lock up even though it was only 10.30pm. Breakfast is cooked to order and was very nice but there was no cold buffet and no marmelade or jams unless you asked for them.Only one person working at breakfast and was run off his feet, possibly they have more usually. For a Saturday night the bar and restaurant were very quiet. Food however was very good.
10
Stephen
Apr 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in was nice and easy, room spotless, comfortable and big. Parking was better than I had expected. There was plenty of spaces. Restaurant was really good, nice food
Check-in was nice and easy, room spotless, comfortable and big. Parking was better than I had expected. There was plenty of spaces. Restaurant was really good, nice food
8
Charles
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hotel /pub - enjoyed staying there. It’s a bit tatty in places but clean and comfortable. Fires in the bars, good restaurant, nice friendly people.
Nice hotel /pub - enjoyed staying there. It’s a bit tatty in places but clean and comfortable. Fires in the bars, good restaurant, nice friendly people.
10
Donna
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast great,seeing it was inc in the price.may be a little dark letting ourselves back in,arfter dark. Garden large,with sun or shade options.
Breakfast great,seeing it was inc in the price.may be a little dark letting ourselves back in,arfter dark. Garden large,with sun or shade options.
8
Robert
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very good stay . Helpful and cheerful staff . Very limited parking with on street parking an option. Good evening meal and breakfast. Cleanliness exceptional. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again
Very good stay . Helpful and cheerful staff . Very limited parking with on street parking an option. Good evening meal and breakfast. Cleanliness exceptional. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again
8
Christine
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Crown is an old hotel right on the main street of Long Melford. The menu looked great but we ended up eating at The Bull Pub across the street be ause it was less expensive. The room was clean. The en-suite bathroom was up a couple of steps from the bedroom. There was a very heavy double door at the top of the stairs whiywas tricky with luggage. The staff very fryand helpful. Lovely breakfast.
The Crown is an old hotel right on the main street of Long Melford. The menu looked great but we ended up eating at The Bull Pub across the street be ause it was less expensive. The room was clean. The en-suite bathroom was up a couple of steps from the bedroom. There was a very heavy double door at the top of the stairs whiywas tricky with luggage. The staff very fryand helpful. Lovely breakfast.
10
Julia
Mar 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was a lovely surprise arriving at The Crown Inn because the inital photo you see when booking on the hotels.com website does not in my opinion, do it justice. What an absolute gem of a place in a beautiful location. A lovely welcome on arrival by the owner/manager, fantastic evening meal, great selections of wines (as well as a full bar) and the room was fantastic. Pretty much all of the lovely town of Long Melford is on the main road but it's very quite and road noise was certainly not an issue. A fantastic evening, great nights sleep, all topped off with a wonderful breakfast.
It was a lovely surprise arriving at The Crown Inn because the inital photo you see when booking on the hotels.com website does not in my opinion, do it justice. What an absolute gem of a place in a beautiful location. A lovely welcome on arrival by the owner/manager, fantastic evening meal, great selections of wines (as well as a full bar) and the room was fantastic. Pretty much all of the lovely town of Long Melford is on the main road but it's very quite and road noise was certainly not an issue. A fantastic evening, great nights sleep, all topped off with a wonderful breakfast.
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently note clean rooms and well-kept areas. A few mention minor maintenance or dusting issues.
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Peter
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room (double with ensuite) was comfortable and clean. The price was excellent especially as it included breakfast. Would I return? A definite yes.
The room (double with ensuite) was comfortable and clean. The price was excellent especially as it included breakfast. Would I return? A definite yes.
8
Edwina
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. There was a light on 24/7 in a building opposite and couldn’t shut the blinds enough to cut it out, so found a bit hard to get to sleep. Overall not bad for the price except had a 30 minute wait for dinner on Friday. But food was good so made up for it. The bathroom however a few rusty bits and the toilet seat certainly didn’t fit the toilet!!
The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. There was a light on 24/7 in a building opposite and couldn’t shut the blinds enough to cut it out, so found a bit hard to get to sleep. Overall not bad for the price except had a 30 minute wait for dinner on Friday. But food was good so made up for it. The bathroom however a few rusty bits and the toilet seat certainly didn’t fit the toilet!!
8
Charles
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hotel /pub - enjoyed staying there. It’s a bit tatty in places but clean and comfortable. Fires in the bars, good restaurant, nice friendly people.
Nice hotel /pub - enjoyed staying there. It’s a bit tatty in places but clean and comfortable. Fires in the bars, good restaurant, nice friendly people.
10
Rich
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good stay, clean and very comfortable
Good stay, clean and very comfortable
10
Andrew
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay. Large clean room at the back of the hotel, bed comfy, shower was great, and full English breakfast was honestly the best I've had in a long time (quality ingredients) . Definitely would come again.
Lovely stay. Large clean room at the back of the hotel, bed comfy, shower was great, and full English breakfast was honestly the best I've had in a long time (quality ingredients) . Definitely would come again.
10
Lisa
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel and staff were lovely, very welcoming. Our room was clean and well presented. Breakfast was delicious with excellent service. We’ll definitely be back.
The hotel and staff were lovely, very welcoming. Our room was clean and well presented. Breakfast was delicious with excellent service. We’ll definitely be back.
10
Stephen
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were really friendly and helpful.. Rooms were very neat and clean.. The breakfast was top quality... we will definitely be back.
Staff were really friendly and helpful.. Rooms were very neat and clean.. The breakfast was top quality... we will definitely be back.
8
Robert
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very good stay . Helpful and cheerful staff . Very limited parking with on street parking an option. Good evening meal and breakfast. Cleanliness exceptional. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again
Very good stay . Helpful and cheerful staff . Very limited parking with on street parking an option. Good evening meal and breakfast. Cleanliness exceptional. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again
8
Christine
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Crown is an old hotel right on the main street of Long Melford. The menu looked great but we ended up eating at The Bull Pub across the street be ause it was less expensive. The room was clean. The en-suite bathroom was up a couple of steps from the bedroom. There was a very heavy double door at the top of the stairs whiywas tricky with luggage. The staff very fryand helpful. Lovely breakfast.
The Crown is an old hotel right on the main street of Long Melford. The menu looked great but we ended up eating at The Bull Pub across the street be ause it was less expensive. The room was clean. The en-suite bathroom was up a couple of steps from the bedroom. There was a very heavy double door at the top of the stairs whiywas tricky with luggage. The staff very fryand helpful. Lovely breakfast.
10
Georgina
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great find for a place to stay right in the centre of things. Clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast !
Great find for a place to stay right in the centre of things. Clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast !
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, some spacious, with straightforward decor in a characterful older building. Downsides include variable bed comfort, occasional noise or light from outside, temperamental showers, internal steps or steep stairs to some rooms, and weak Wi-Fi in some areas.
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Peter
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room (double with ensuite) was comfortable and clean. The price was excellent especially as it included breakfast. Would I return? A definite yes.
The room (double with ensuite) was comfortable and clean. The price was excellent especially as it included breakfast. Would I return? A definite yes.
8
Robin
Oct 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a super stay. Everything was great in terms of the food and service. Our only issue was a poor nights sleep due to a relatively thin mattress. It’s definitely well overdue for replacing as we could feel every spring! May just be room 2, so with asking for a different one.
We had a super stay. Everything was great in terms of the food and service. Our only issue was a poor nights sleep due to a relatively thin mattress. It’s definitely well overdue for replacing as we could feel every spring! May just be room 2, so with asking for a different one.
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Debbie
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bedroom clean but tired furniture. Bit lacking as no tissues or water in the room. Shower was temperamental and there was no where to put shampoo or shower gel. The toilet roll holder had been badly fixed so that it sloped down and the toilet roll kept fallling off it. Tiny little shelf and no where to put toilet bags etc. The room we had was at the back up a steep set of metal stairs. The parking was only big enough for 3 cars which meant the only other option was on the street outside. The building opposite the room had a very bright light that shone through the blinds lighting up the room. The walls were very thin because we heard the people next door using the shower at about 7.00am and the we heard the cleaner making up the room soon afterwards. Very few staff and the bar staff seemed to be waiting to lock up even though it was only 10.30pm. Breakfast is cooked to order and was very nice but there was no cold buffet and no marmelade or jams unless you asked for them.Only one person working at breakfast and was run off his feet, possibly they have more usually. For a Saturday night the bar and restaurant were very quiet. Food however was very good.
Bedroom clean but tired furniture. Bit lacking as no tissues or water in the room. Shower was temperamental and there was no where to put shampoo or shower gel. The toilet roll holder had been badly fixed so that it sloped down and the toilet roll kept fallling off it. Tiny little shelf and no where to put toilet bags etc. The room we had was at the back up a steep set of metal stairs. The parking was only big enough for 3 cars which meant the only other option was on the street outside. The building opposite the room had a very bright light that shone through the blinds lighting up the room. The walls were very thin because we heard the people next door using the shower at about 7.00am and the we heard the cleaner making up the room soon afterwards. Very few staff and the bar staff seemed to be waiting to lock up even though it was only 10.30pm. Breakfast is cooked to order and was very nice but there was no cold buffet and no marmelade or jams unless you asked for them.Only one person working at breakfast and was run off his feet, possibly they have more usually. For a Saturday night the bar and restaurant were very quiet. Food however was very good.
6
Mark
Apr 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Pros- friendly staff and excellent food. Cons - bed was terrible the most uncomfortable I’ve ever been. Road noise as single glazed windows
Pros- friendly staff and excellent food. Cons - bed was terrible the most uncomfortable I’ve ever been. Road noise as single glazed windows
8
Charles
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hotel /pub - enjoyed staying there. It’s a bit tatty in places but clean and comfortable. Fires in the bars, good restaurant, nice friendly people.
Nice hotel /pub - enjoyed staying there. It’s a bit tatty in places but clean and comfortable. Fires in the bars, good restaurant, nice friendly people.
8
Benjamin
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Accommodation was bright, clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and polite. My only issue was the WiFi, I was in accommodation in a building detached from the main inn building. The WiFi was almost non-existent - as I was staying on business I rely on WiFi for the duration of my stay. It would be beneficial if the main building WiFi is extended to all accommodation. Otherwise the stay was very pleasant.
Accommodation was bright, clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and polite. My only issue was the WiFi, I was in accommodation in a building detached from the main inn building. The WiFi was almost non-existent - as I was staying on business I rely on WiFi for the duration of my stay. It would be beneficial if the main building WiFi is extended to all accommodation. Otherwise the stay was very pleasant.
10
Charlotte
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The propertys owner helped me book breakfast, which was beautiful, when we arrived, helped me with my belongings, the room was lovely and big, it's a beautiful town with affordable Uber transport
The propertys owner helped me book breakfast, which was beautiful, when we arrived, helped me with my belongings, the room was lovely and big, it's a beautiful town with affordable Uber transport
10
Andrew
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay. Large clean room at the back of the hotel, bed comfy, shower was great, and full English breakfast was honestly the best I've had in a long time (quality ingredients) . Definitely would come again.
Lovely stay. Large clean room at the back of the hotel, bed comfy, shower was great, and full English breakfast was honestly the best I've had in a long time (quality ingredients) . Definitely would come again.
10
David
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Old world pub with contemporary basic rooms
Old world pub with contemporary basic rooms
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Michelle
Apr 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast and staff was lovely, room was ok could do with a bit more dusting done , also the bed was very squeaky kept us awake most of the night , every time we moved was not the best night sleep Overall good location
Breakfast and staff was lovely, room was ok could do with a bit more dusting done , also the bed was very squeaky kept us awake most of the night , every time we moved was not the best night sleep Overall good location
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and efficient, with smooth check-in.
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Braham
Nov 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay with very attentive and friendly staff
Great place to stay with very attentive and friendly staff
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David
Feb 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent check in experience quick and easy with no dramas. Very comfortable bar with a good friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was a full English which was delivered quickly, hot and fresh to the table.
Excellent check in experience quick and easy with no dramas. Very comfortable bar with a good friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was a full English which was delivered quickly, hot and fresh to the table.
8
Christine
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely long weekend at the crown hotel. The food was good. Long melford was really nice. The staff were helpful and friendly!
We had a lovely long weekend at the crown hotel. The food was good. Long melford was really nice. The staff were helpful and friendly!
10
JACQUELINE
Sep 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent customer service nice breakfasts.we stayed as a couple for a family wedding check in was very efficient and was shown to a very nice large room.we they booked us a table for an evening meal and the service was very good.
Excellent customer service nice breakfasts.we stayed as a couple for a family wedding check in was very efficient and was shown to a very nice large room.we they booked us a table for an evening meal and the service was very good.
10
Susan
Feb 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spent two nights at The Crown. Friendly, helpful staff serving very good quality food. Accommodation is comfortable, warm and clean in the tradition of an old coaching inn. Would definitely recommend this hotel if you're visiting the beautiful Long Melford.
Spent two nights at The Crown. Friendly, helpful staff serving very good quality food. Accommodation is comfortable, warm and clean in the tradition of an old coaching inn. Would definitely recommend this hotel if you're visiting the beautiful Long Melford.
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Charlotte
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The propertys owner helped me book breakfast, which was beautiful, when we arrived, helped me with my belongings, the room was lovely and big, it's a beautiful town with affordable Uber transport
The propertys owner helped me book breakfast, which was beautiful, when we arrived, helped me with my belongings, the room was lovely and big, it's a beautiful town with affordable Uber transport
8
Kim
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely 1 night’s stay in this charming old inn, built in the early 1600’s. The staff made us feel welcome and served up a delicious full English breakfast in the morning.
We had a lovely 1 night’s stay in this charming old inn, built in the early 1600’s. The staff made us feel welcome and served up a delicious full English breakfast in the morning.
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Mark
Aug 31, 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
Very nice friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast. All good.
Very nice friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast. All good.
10
Matthew
Nov 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic staff, very clean rooms, great area to eat. Would definitely recommend!
Fantastic staff, very clean rooms, great area to eat. Would definitely recommend!
10
Georgina
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great find for a place to stay right in the centre of things. Clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast !
Great find for a place to stay right in the centre of things. Clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast !
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Location
Central on Long Melford’s main street, convenient for the village’s attractions and exploring the area. Traffic can be busy outside and noise varies by room.
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Lesley
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great restaurant. Good location. Helpful staff.
Great restaurant. Good location. Helpful staff.
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Michael
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I was surprised how busy the road is through Long Melford - constant traffic - but in fact one does not hear it when inside the hotel. Staff friendly and helpful and the dinner and breakfast service was quick and the meals nicely prepared and presented. Very comfortable bed and I slept well. All I would mention is that the knob on the room's yale lock is incomplete and can be difficult to turn. Thank you.
I was surprised how busy the road is through Long Melford - constant traffic - but in fact one does not hear it when inside the hotel. Staff friendly and helpful and the dinner and breakfast service was quick and the meals nicely prepared and presented. Very comfortable bed and I slept well. All I would mention is that the knob on the room's yale lock is incomplete and can be difficult to turn. Thank you.
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ian
May 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel in very nice area. Comfortable room reasonably priced. Excellent food plenty of choice. Excellent service.
Hotel in very nice area. Comfortable room reasonably priced. Excellent food plenty of choice. Excellent service.
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Craig
Nov 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
All good, friendly staff and nice area.
All good, friendly staff and nice area.
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Adam
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay in lovely sleep town. Fantastic to see a English town thriving.
Great stay in lovely sleep town. Fantastic to see a English town thriving.
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Nicola
Nov 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for my one night stop. Basic room was all I needed and it was clean comfortable and warm. Located in a beautiful village with loads of attractions nearby (unfortunately I was there for work so didn't get time to explore! )
Perfect for my one night stop. Basic room was all I needed and it was clean comfortable and warm. Located in a beautiful village with loads of attractions nearby (unfortunately I was there for work so didn't get time to explore! )
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Christine
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Crown is an old hotel right on the main street of Long Melford. The menu looked great but we ended up eating at The Bull Pub across the street be ause it was less expensive. The room was clean. The en-suite bathroom was up a couple of steps from the bedroom. There was a very heavy double door at the top of the stairs whiywas tricky with luggage. The staff very fryand helpful. Lovely breakfast.
The Crown is an old hotel right on the main street of Long Melford. The menu looked great but we ended up eating at The Bull Pub across the street be ause it was less expensive. The room was clean. The en-suite bathroom was up a couple of steps from the bedroom. There was a very heavy double door at the top of the stairs whiywas tricky with luggage. The staff very fryand helpful. Lovely breakfast.
8
Craig
Nov 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice friendly staff and a nice village
Nice friendly staff and a nice village
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Julia
Mar 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was a lovely surprise arriving at The Crown Inn because the inital photo you see when booking on the hotels.com website does not in my opinion, do it justice. What an absolute gem of a place in a beautiful location. A lovely welcome on arrival by the owner/manager, fantastic evening meal, great selections of wines (as well as a full bar) and the room was fantastic. Pretty much all of the lovely town of Long Melford is on the main road but it's very quite and road noise was certainly not an issue. A fantastic evening, great nights sleep, all topped off with a wonderful breakfast.
It was a lovely surprise arriving at The Crown Inn because the inital photo you see when booking on the hotels.com website does not in my opinion, do it justice. What an absolute gem of a place in a beautiful location. A lovely welcome on arrival by the owner/manager, fantastic evening meal, great selections of wines (as well as a full bar) and the room was fantastic. Pretty much all of the lovely town of Long Melford is on the main road but it's very quite and road noise was certainly not an issue. A fantastic evening, great nights sleep, all topped off with a wonderful breakfast.
10
Georgina
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great find for a place to stay right in the centre of things. Clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast !
Great find for a place to stay right in the centre of things. Clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast !
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Dining
Breakfast and evening meals are consistently praised for quality and value. Occasional waits at busy times or a limited cold buffet are mentioned.
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David
Feb 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent check in experience quick and easy with no dramas. Very comfortable bar with a good friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was a full English which was delivered quickly, hot and fresh to the table.
Excellent check in experience quick and easy with no dramas. Very comfortable bar with a good friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was a full English which was delivered quickly, hot and fresh to the table.
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Edwina
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. There was a light on 24/7 in a building opposite and couldn’t shut the blinds enough to cut it out, so found a bit hard to get to sleep. Overall not bad for the price except had a 30 minute wait for dinner on Friday. But food was good so made up for it. The bathroom however a few rusty bits and the toilet seat certainly didn’t fit the toilet!!
The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. There was a light on 24/7 in a building opposite and couldn’t shut the blinds enough to cut it out, so found a bit hard to get to sleep. Overall not bad for the price except had a 30 minute wait for dinner on Friday. But food was good so made up for it. The bathroom however a few rusty bits and the toilet seat certainly didn’t fit the toilet!!
8
Christine
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely long weekend at the crown hotel. The food was good. Long melford was really nice. The staff were helpful and friendly!
We had a lovely long weekend at the crown hotel. The food was good. Long melford was really nice. The staff were helpful and friendly!
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Stephen
Apr 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in was nice and easy, room spotless, comfortable and big. Parking was better than I had expected. There was plenty of spaces. Restaurant was really good, nice food
Check-in was nice and easy, room spotless, comfortable and big. Parking was better than I had expected. There was plenty of spaces. Restaurant was really good, nice food
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Kim
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely 1 night’s stay in this charming old inn, built in the early 1600’s. The staff made us feel welcome and served up a delicious full English breakfast in the morning.
We had a lovely 1 night’s stay in this charming old inn, built in the early 1600’s. The staff made us feel welcome and served up a delicious full English breakfast in the morning.
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Ross
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent food
Excellent food
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ian
May 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel in very nice area. Comfortable room reasonably priced. Excellent food plenty of choice. Excellent service.
Hotel in very nice area. Comfortable room reasonably priced. Excellent food plenty of choice. Excellent service.
10
Andrew
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay. Large clean room at the back of the hotel, bed comfy, shower was great, and full English breakfast was honestly the best I've had in a long time (quality ingredients) . Definitely would come again.
Lovely stay. Large clean room at the back of the hotel, bed comfy, shower was great, and full English breakfast was honestly the best I've had in a long time (quality ingredients) . Definitely would come again.
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Steven
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent food in evening and breakfast
Excellent food in evening and breakfast
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Braham
Dec 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed there twice in the past couple of weeks and I found the place very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant served some tasty food and the service was excellent. The breakfast was good too. I will certainly come back if I am in the area.
I stayed there twice in the past couple of weeks and I found the place very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant served some tasty food and the service was excellent. The breakfast was good too. I will certainly come back if I am in the area.
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Simon
Jul 10, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed a Friday and Saturday night. Good breakfast, cooked to order. Clean and comfortable , would happily stay again
Stayed a Friday and Saturday night. Good breakfast, cooked to order. Clean and comfortable , would happily stay again
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Jackie
Jun 23, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent quality of food, cooked fresh. Meals always arrived hot. All Staff were very helpful. Adnams beer was good, being the only free house in the town.
Excellent quality of food, cooked fresh. Meals always arrived hot. All Staff were very helpful. Adnams beer was good, being the only free house in the town.
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Heather
Jun 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I had booked x2 separate nights as was unsure of my plans. On arrival greeting was friendly . A staff member reorganised my booking to give me one room / an upgrade for the x2 nights. Thankyou! Room was nice, bedding clean and fresh. However, the room needed a good clean/ dust , tops of skirting boards were very dusty. Same in the bathroom. Plus clean in the corners guys! Shower was REALLY good, easy to use and clean. Plenty of fresh towels. Loo nice and clean. Breakfast……. was alright, plenty of choice, nice staff. .
I had booked x2 separate nights as was unsure of my plans. On arrival greeting was friendly . A staff member reorganised my booking to give me one room / an upgrade for the x2 nights. Thankyou! Room was nice, bedding clean and fresh. However, the room needed a good clean/ dust , tops of skirting boards were very dusty. Same in the bathroom. Plus clean in the corners guys! Shower was REALLY good, easy to use and clean. Plenty of fresh towels. Loo nice and clean. Breakfast……. was alright, plenty of choice, nice staff. .
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Christopher
May 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was OK. I could open the lower half of the sash window. The desk had a stool, but I'd have preferred a chair with a back rest. Full English breakfast was pretty good. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Certainly no concerns about staying there again.
The room was OK. I could open the lower half of the sash window. The desk had a stool, but I'd have preferred a chair with a back rest. Full English breakfast was pretty good. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Certainly no concerns about staying there again.
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Graham
May 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Really good room (15). Excellent food
Really good room (15). Excellent food
FAQs about The Crown Inn Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available onsite, subject to charges. Limited parking is offered, and no reservation is required.
Is breakfast offered, and what type is it?
A complimentary breakfast is included, allowing guests to start their day with a satisfying meal.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 21:30, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and potential additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located just a 2-minute walk from Long Melford Heritage Centre and a 7-minute walk from Melford Hall. Other nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Church (0.7 miles) and Kentwell Hall (1.6 miles).
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property does not specify the availability of cribs or extra beds, and any requests for additional sleeping arrangements should be made in advance for confirmation.
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- 2026-09-18: 144.71003063201906USD
- 2026-09-19: 144.71003063201906USD
- 2026-09-20: 144.66966092376708USD
- 2026-09-21: 144.71003063201906USD
- 2026-09-22: 144.71003063201906USD
- 2026-09-23: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-09-24: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-09-25: 181.0900403137207USD
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- 2026-10-09: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-10: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-11: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-12: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-13: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-14: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-15: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-16: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-17: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-18: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-19: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-20: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-21: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-22: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-23: 162.1800395996094USD
- 2026-10-24: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-25: 144.40769199829103USD
- 2026-10-26: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-27: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-28: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-29: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-10-30: 162.1800395996094USD
- 2026-10-31: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-11-01: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-11-02: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-11-03: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-11-04: 144.78003078460694USD
- 2026-11-05: 162.0000417388916USD
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- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property is professionally cleaned
- The property is professionally cleaned.
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