Priory Hotel

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Luxury Hotel in Bury St Edmunds | Priory Hotel

Priory Hotel in Bury St Edmunds offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort. Nestled behind the walls of an old priory, our hotel provides a peaceful retreat in the heart of a bustling market town. With 54 contemporary bedrooms, including superior and executive options, we cater to both leisure and business travellers seeking quality accommodation. Our award-winning restaurant showcases locally sourced ingredients in a stunning garden-view setting, while our versatile event spaces host weddings, conferences, and celebrations of all sizes.

Guests benefit from complimentary WiFi, free parking, and dog-friendly rooms, with easy access to Bury St Edmunds' attractions including the cathedral and Abbey Gardens. Our dedicated team ensures every stay combines convenience with exceptional service, whether you're here for a romantic getaway, business trip, or special occasion.

Services

Accommodation Fine Dining Wedding Venues Corporate Events Afternoon Tea

Highlights and features

We offer free on-site parking for all guests
Our restaurant features locally sourced ingredients
We provide dog-friendly accommodation options
We host weddings and events for up to 120 guests
We offer complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel

What people say

Beautiful gardens Excellent service Great location Delicious food Comfortable rooms

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Contemporary Accommodation

Our 54 modern bedrooms combine comfort and functionality with en-suite facilities, free WiFi, and parking. Choose from classic, superior, or executive rooms featuring contemporary furnishings, flat-screen TVs, and workspaces. All rooms offer a peaceful retreat with easy access to local attractions.

Award-Winning Dining

The Garden Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with panoramic garden views. Our menus feature locally sourced ingredients, including Sunday carvery options and afternoon tea. The Edmunds Lounge offers casual dining and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere for residents and non-residents alike.

Wedding Venues

We host weddings for up to 120 guests in our versatile event rooms and gardens. Our dedicated team provides full coordination services, bespoke menus, and exclusive use options. The venue includes civil ceremony licensing and comprehensive wedding packages for all celebration sizes.

Corporate Events

Our conference rooms accommodate up to 120 delegates with natural daylight and garden views. Features include high-speed internet, audio-visual equipment, and extensive banqueting menus. The venue offers free parking for 60+ vehicles and dedicated event coordination services.

Afternoon Tea

Indulge in our traditional afternoon tea featuring finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream, and patisserie delights. Served in the Garden Restaurant with a selection of premium teas, this elegant experience is perfect for special occasions or relaxed gatherings.

Questions

Does The Priory Hotel offer event hosting facilities?

Yes, we host weddings and corporate events for up to 120 guests with dedicated coordination services and bespoke packages.

Are pets allowed at The Priory Hotel?

Yes, we offer dog-friendly rooms for guests traveling with their pets.

What dining options are available?

We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our Garden Restaurant, plus afternoon tea and drinks in Edmunds Lounge.

Is parking available at The Priory Hotel?

Yes, we provide free on-site parking for all guests with space for over 60 vehicles.

What room types are available?

We offer Classic, Superior, and Executive rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi and en-suite facilities.

How far is the hotel from Bury St Edmunds town centre?

We're just a 5-minute taxi ride or 30-minute walk from the town centre and railway station.

Reviews (7)

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Sarah Thor

Jun 20, 2022 Report

A hidden gem! Skip the Hilton and the Grand and book a room here. Tucked away, beautiful clean rooms, Amazing staff. Loved the little bar area. It was the highlight of our weekend!

Megan Stott

Jun 09, 2022 Report

This hotel is absolutely beautiful! The staff is extremely accommodating and friendly. Hotel is clean, food is amazing and rich in history! Definitely a hidden gem and would recommend anyone visiting Pittsburgh to stay here!

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley

May 25, 2022 Report

I was impressed when I entered my suite, but shocked to find out that not all that glitters is gold. The bath tub is clogged, and hours after you shower in standing tub water, after you try to open the drain in your dirty bath water, you wake up to the dirty water still there. The air conditioning vents say, "Change filter, " but no one changed them. Shocked to know there was no heating, and I slept in 59 degree cold in May, because, "Oh, we turned off our broilers." It is not handicapped accessible because after you drag your suitcase up the ramp, inside the door are more steps to climb.

The parking is a small gravel space, and on and on. Carpet is stained with old spills everywhere. They probably make money during game season, but I will not allow any institution to lodge me here again.

Phillipp Schmoll

May 16, 2022 Report

If you're familiar with European hotels you will love this hotel. It's charming, funky, historical and fun. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly and as a New Yorker, I give it an A for hipness. What I wasn't so happy about was the fact that it's in a really bad neighborhood, and it's right next to a noisy freeway. A little overpriced for that reason, but otherwise a really nice place.

M. Burke

May 12, 2022 Report

This is an awesome hidden gem in Pittsburgh. The neighborhood is not the greatest, I would not recommend walking outside. But as soon as you enter the doors, its a beautiful, quaint, very clean and welcoming hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean and nice. We loved the front sitting room with the fire and the small bar. The hotel staff were courteous and professional. The morning pick up breakfast was tasty. Worth the stop!

Christine Graceffo

Apr 13, 2022 Report

This place is a gem! Everything about it was above and beyond my expectations. An unexpected amenity was the fact that there was a shuttle that delivered us to the PPG Arena for our concert and picked us up when it was over! From the time we entered the door until check-out every staff member was kind and gracious to us. Plenty of parking, delicious breakfast, great location, and reasonably priced. The building is historic and lovely! Love, love, love the Priory!

Evelyn J. Berry

Mar 11, 2022 Report

Absolutely beautiful! The priory is a dream hotel. Its decor is exquisite, the staff is wonderful, and it's not too far from downtown. I loved every second of my stay here!