Guesthouse Central Hotel

8-9 Riverside Road, Norwich, NR1 1SQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 930 reviews)

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7.8
Good
930 reviews

The staff were really lovely and helped me with anything I asked about, let me borrow stuff from the kitchen, etc. The room was cute and had a sink, hangers, and a big window. I was on the other side (no view of the river but quieter which was nice).

Emma Netherlands

Friendly, helpful staff, nice breakfast, comfortable rooom

Michael United Kingdom

Friendly and very helpful staff, great location for seeing Norwich on foot, two blocks from train station, on the River Wensum, comfy beds,great English breakfast available at additional charge in addition to free continental breakfast.

Kerry United States of America

fit the budget and was located close to rail station

Stephen United States of America

Great location near the train station and fantastic staff who welcomed you with a smile every time. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Would definitely stay there again

Lissa United Kingdom

They have pastries, biscuits, coffe and tea. Also more options on the menu for breakfast. The room was lovely and the location is perfect. They were really helpful with a lost item we had and the staff was able to recover it for us.

Delia United Kingdom

Very convenient location, about a one-minute walk from the railway station and just a few minutes from the centre of town. Great value for money. Room was small, but clean, comfortable and warm – perfect for independent traveller. Staff very friendly and chatty.

David United Kingdom

Nice, neat and tidy hotel Next to the railway station and not far from the city centre. Breakfasts are also nice :3

Anonymous Ukraine

Excellent manager very helpful close parking nice room with lovely views of River

Richard United Kingdom

The property was in a perfect position to explore the city and was convenient for transport links . Alan was very helpful and friendly at reception . We had everything we needed for a comfortable overnight stay.

Christine United Kingdom
7.8
Good
930 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The staff were really lovely and helped me with anything I asked about, let me borrow stuff from the kitchen, etc. The room was cute and had a sink, hangers, and a big window.”
    Emma Emma Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Friendly, helpful staff, nice breakfast, comfortable rooom”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly and very helpful staff, great location for seeing Norwich on foot, two blocks from train station, on the River Wensum, comfy beds,great English breakfast available at additional charge in...”
    Kerry Kerry United States of America United States of America
  • “fit the budget and was located close to rail station”
    Stephen Stephen United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location near the train station and fantastic staff who welcomed you with a smile every time. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Would definitely stay there again”
    Lissa Lissa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “They have pastries, biscuits, coffe and tea. Also more options on the menu for breakfast. The room was lovely and the location is perfect.”
    Delia Delia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very convenient location, about a one-minute walk from the railway station and just a few minutes from the centre of town. Great value for money.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice, neat and tidy hotel Next to the railway station and not far from the city centre. Breakfasts are also nice :3”
    Ukraine Ukraine
  • “Excellent manager very helpful close parking nice room with lovely views of River”
    Richard Richard United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The property was in a perfect position to explore the city and was convenient for transport links . Alan was very helpful and friendly at reception .”
    Christine Christine United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities 7.3
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.5
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi8.1
Low score for Norwich

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Located less than 5 minutes’ walk from Norwich Rail Station, Central Hotel sits beside the River Wensum with Norwich city center just a 15-minute walk away.

Each room at the Central Hotel offers a TV with Freeview channels and tea/coffee making facilities.

The main shopping areas, nightlife and Norwich City football ground can all be reached in a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Norwich Cathedral is half a mile away and features a gift shop and café with homemade cakes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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7.8
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 · 930 reviews
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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities 7.3
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.5
    Quiet room
  • Value for money7.9
    Convenient location
  • Location9.1
    Public transit, Central location
    Quiet area
  • Free WiFi8.1
Low score for Norwich

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  • Emma Netherlands

    “The staff were really lovely and helped me with anything I asked about, let me borrow stuff from the kitchen, etc. The room was cute and had a sink, hangers, and a big window. I was on the other side (no view of the river but quieter which was nice).”

  • Michael United Kingdom

    “Friendly, helpful staff, nice breakfast, comfortable rooom”

  • Kerry United States of America

    “Friendly and very helpful staff, great location for seeing Norwich on foot, two blocks from train station, on the River Wensum, comfy beds,great English breakfast available at additional charge in addition to free continental breakfast.”

  • Stephen United States of America

    “fit the budget and was located close to rail station ”

  • Lissa United Kingdom

    “Great location near the train station and fantastic staff who welcomed you with a smile every time. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Would definitely stay there again”

  • Delia United Kingdom

    “They have pastries, biscuits, coffe and tea. Also more options on the menu for breakfast. The room was lovely and the location is perfect. They were really helpful with a lost item we had and the staff was able to recover it for us.”

  • David United Kingdom

    “Very convenient location, about a one-minute walk from the railway station and just a few minutes from the centre of town. Great value for money. Room was small, but clean, comfortable and warm – perfect for independent traveller. Staff very friendly and chatty.”

  • Anonymous Ukraine

    “Nice, neat and tidy hotel Next to the railway station and not far from the city centre. Breakfasts are also nice :3 ”

  • Richard United Kingdom

    “Excellent manager very helpful close parking nice room with lovely views of River”

  • Christine United Kingdom

    “The property was in a perfect position to explore the city and was convenient for transport links . Alan was very helpful and friendly at reception . We had everything we needed for a comfortable overnight stay. ”

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  • Is breakfast availablr

    We are currently not doing breakfast or food of any kind at the moment, we do not have bar facility either

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    Answered on August 26, 2021
  • can you reserve a car parking permit

    Our car parking permits are now all currently used

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    Answered on August 21, 2021
  • Can we do late arrival? We are travelling from Yorkshire and hope to be there between 11-12 pm Looking at the 26th august and the 29th and 30th.

    Yes we do late arrival, we however ask that we are informed well in advance of any late arrival as it necessitates staffing changes to the Hotel that need arranging

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    Answered on August 26, 2021
  • Is there parking nearby? My husband has mobility problems

    Hello, Indeed there is, we have permits available but only a limited amount of them, however if we run out there is a multi storey car park 2 minutes away as well as on street parking across the road. Many thanks Central Hotel

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    Answered on February 23, 2020
  • The shared bathroom ?? Who do you share it with ???

    This could be with 2 other bedrooms on the same corridor

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    Answered on August 26, 2021
  • Hi, are you able to provide a late check in at 2330 on Saturday 7th March. My train doesn't arrive until 2319hrs. Thanks Kenny.

    Hello, i'm afraid our check-in time is between 01.00pm - 10.00pm, therefore we would not be able to do a late check in. Kind regards Central Hotel

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    Answered on March 5, 2020
  • Could I check in a 12 tomorrow?

    This a possibility, however, please phone the Hotel as soon as you are able to prior to your arrival date then we will do our utmost to prioritise your room preparation for your arrival ( NB this is dependent on the previous guest leaving in time)

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    Answered on August 26, 2021
  • Good morning looking at booking a room on the of July however due to work wouldn’t be able till check in till 23.25 as train would this be ok?

    Yes this is fine, we ask anyone checking-in after 10pm to ensure they let us know of a late arrival time before Noon on the arrival day as we will need to arrange staffing, we ask thereafter that we are kept regularly informed as to the arrival time

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    Answered on August 26, 2021
  • we are interested in coming 6th to 9th Sept in the double room, are there any parking permits available? if not what is the coat of the multi storey?

    We do not have any Car Park Permits, there are 2 large city car parks within 10 minutes walking distance to the Hotel

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    Answered on August 26, 2021
  • Have you got a car park app early July

    Please be advised that the Hotel does not have a Car Park, however there are 2 city Car Parks close to the hotel within 10 minutes walk, the Riverside Car Park NR11WT & the Rose Lane Car Park NR11PY

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    Answered on August 26, 2021
  • do you do breakfast

    At this moment we do are not providing a breakfast service

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    Answered on August 21, 2021
  • We have booked two nights at your hotel next week and we’re wondering what the situation is with parking Can we reserve a parking space at all? Kind regards Yvonne Elliott

    The Hotel does not have a Car Park, we advise the use of 2 nearby car parks, Riverside Car Park NR11WT, and the Rose Lane Car Park NR11PY, please view their web-sites for their charges.

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    Answered on August 26, 2021
  • Hi, can I ask what the best parking arrangements would be?

    The Hotel does not have Car Park, we advise you to use either the Riverside Car Park NR11WT or the Rose Lane Car Park NR11PY, please view their web-sites for their charges.

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    Answered on August 26, 2021
  • what is the parking like ?

    We do not have a car park at the Hotel, we recommend the two closest which are the Riverside Car Park NR11WT and the Rose Lane Car Park, NR11PY, please view their web-site for their charges

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    Answered on August 26, 2021
  • Hi......can you please advise where we would be able to park. Thankyou

    The Hotel does not have a Car Park, we recommend the following 2 car parks that are closest to the Hotel, Riverside Car Park NR11WT and Rose Lane Car Park NR11PY, Thankyou

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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on September 1, 2021
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Prince of Wales Road
    0.2 miles
  • Norwich Cathedral
    0.3 miles
  • Norwich University of the Arts
    0.4 miles
  • Norwich City Football Club
    0.5 miles
  • Norwich Castle
    0.5 miles
  • Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library
    0.7 miles
  • Julian Hospital
    1.9 miles
  • Earlham Park
    2.5 miles
  • University of East Anglia
    2.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Starbucks
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Frankie & Benny's
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Bella Italia
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Queen of Iceni
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Compleat Angler
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Costa coffee
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Dunston Hall
    4.1 miles
  • Bawburgh Golf Club
    5.5 miles
  • BeWILDerwood
    9.2 miles
Public transit
  • Train Norwich Train Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Norwich International Airport
    3.4 miles
  • Cambridge Airport
    55.6 miles
How to get to Central Hotel from Norwich International Airport
    Taxi
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Amenities of Central Hotel

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Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

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Check-in

2:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Central Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

The property is unable to accept UnionPay nor American Express cards to hold reservations.

Check-in is strictly between 13:00 and 22:00.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please inform Central Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Central Hotel

  • Central Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center of Norwich.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Central Hotel by:

    • Taxi 15min

  • Room options at Central Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Triple

  • Check-in at Central Hotel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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