DescriptionThis hotel opened as "The Imperial Hotel" in April 1887 and was designed by F.D.G. Stanley, architect. In the 1890s, the number of hotels in an area was limited by legislation and Ipswich had more than its share. The Imperial was one of three which lost its licence in April 1891 to comply with the new regulations. However, a few months later, the National Workmen's Club managed to obtain a club licence for the premises. The hotel regained a full licence in 1904, using the name Hotel Cecil. It was extended in 1915 with a single storey wing in Lowry Street. In 1992, it was extensively renovated and it has been extended several times since. In 1998, it became the Jets Club. (Information from Ipswich City Council Heritage Trails 'Rubbidy-Dubs to Pubs: then & now")
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