THE Mayor of Ipswich, David Goldsmith, yesterday performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the town's newest hotel.

THE Mayor of Ipswich, David Goldsmith, yesterday performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the town's newest hotel, the Ramada Encore in Ranelagh Road.

The 126-bedroom hotel, located close to the railway station, also includes a bar and restaurant, The Hub, and two air conditioned meeting rooms.