Name: The Maids Head Hotel
Address: Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1LB, United Kingdom, Tombland, Norfolk, NR3 1LB, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $110 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hotel The Maids Head Hotel

Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1LB, United Kingdom –

*9.1* Norwich Cathedral: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

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we liked everything about Maids Head excellent service

Kim, United States of America

Lovely place to stay, quiet, very clean and comfortable.

Louise, United Kingdom

Fantastic location everything in walking distance. Great city very friendly people. Room 403 recently refurbished, had sight of Cathedral. Was in new part and we would have liked old so if you want old ask at time of booking. Breakfast good but nothing out of the ordinary. Staff very friendly and helpful Bed comfortable

Chris5615, United Kingdom

I liked that it was in the middle of the city. Easy access to everything. I enjoyed the old feel of the hotel with the obvious updates to make it more moders,

Byron, United States of America

Perfect location, near the cathedral and with many great restaurants and cafes in walking distance. Very comfortable and clean rooms!

Kobske, United States of America

Hot, powerful shower. Comfortable room and hotel in a great location.

Dale, United Kingdom

The room was delightful. I stay in a lot of hotels which are generally very similar. This room was well appointed and had real character. It was small but considering the age of the building it was comfortable and extremely interesting. I very much enjoyed the stay.

Jonathan, Finland

Staff very friendly and helpful. excellent location.

Les, Australia

Good breakfast, and good location in town, property decor nice

Mattwright, United Kingdom

Atmosphere in the hotel is lovely. The service was great. Lovely view of the Cathedral.

Kathryn, United Kingdom

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9.5

Excellent location!
Great neighborhood
Very comfy beds
Very clean bathrooms
Very comfy beds
Very clean bathrooms
Great breakfast
Very clean bathrooms
Very clean bathrooms
Very clean bathrooms
Very comfy beds
Very clean bathrooms
Very clean bathrooms
Great neighborhood
Very clean bathrooms
Very comfy beds
Very clean bathrooms
Very clean bathrooms
Very clean bathrooms
Very comfy beds
Great neighborhood

What guests loved the most:
“we liked everything about Maids Head excellent service”

Kim United States of America
“Lovely place to stay, quiet, very clean and comfortable.”

Louise United Kingdom
“Fantastic location everything in walking distance. Great city very friendly people. Room 403 recently refurbished, had sight of Cathedral. ”

Chris5615 United Kingdom
“I liked that it was in the middle of the city. Easy access to everything. I enjoyed the old feel of the hotel with the obvious updates to make it more moders,”

Byron United States of America
“Perfect location, near the cathedral and with many great restaurants and cafes in walking distance. Very comfortable and clean rooms!”

Kobske United States of America
“Hot, powerful shower. Comfortable room and hotel in a great location.”

Dale United Kingdom
“The room was delightful. I stay in a lot of hotels which are generally very similar. This room was well appointed and had real character. ”

Jonathan Finland
“Staff very friendly and helpful. excellent location.”

Les Australia
“Good breakfast, and good location in town, property decor nice”

Mattwright United Kingdom
“Atmosphere in the hotel is lovely. The service was great. Lovely view of the Cathedral.”

Kathryn United Kingdom

Stay in the Heart of Norwich –

This independent and well-appointed AA 4 star hotel is located in the Cathedral Quarter in Norwich and offers complimentary parking to all guests. The property includes an AA Rosette Restaurant, complemented by a Casual Dining menu, with free WiFi throughout.

Set in a 13th-century building, the rooms each feature a private modern bathroom. Rooms also have satellite TV, tea and coffee facilities and a hairdryer. Some still retain charming period features.

WinePress@Wensum serves simply prepared food in stylish surroundings. The restaurant serves 40 wines by the glass, and the oak-paneled Maids Head Bar offers real ales and quality beers. Guests can also make use of the onsite beauty salon, Best Beauty.

The Maids Head Hotel is centrally located in the Tombland area of Norwich. The Norfolk Broads can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive, and the coast at Cromer is a 30-minute drive away.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Norwich! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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The Maids Head Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 17, 2010
Hotel chain/brand: Classic British Hotels

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Most Popular Facilities

Free parking

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Non-smoking rooms

Room service

24-hour front desk

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

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“boutique style”

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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An Inside Look at The Maids Head Hotel

The Maids Head Hotel is known to be the oldest hotel in the UK dating back over 800 years. Situated in the historical centre of Norwich this independent hotel boasts charm and individual character and is the Jewel in Norwich's crown. Walk through its doors and embrace the welcoming splendour of a traditional and historical hotel, with excellent service and welcoming staff the hotel is an ideal place to stay when visiting the Norwich or the Norfolk area.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Norwich Cathedral
0.1 miles
Norwich University of the Arts
0.2 miles
Norwich Castle
0.3 miles
Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library
0.5 miles
Norwich Train Station
0.5 miles
Norwich City Football Club
0.8 miles
Julian Hospital
1.6 miles
University of East Anglia
2.4 miles
Dunston Hall
4.3 miles
Bawburgh Golf Club
5.1 miles

Natural Beauty

River Wensum River
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Norwich International Airport
3.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Lovely location. Quiet. Convenient ”

Charles

United Kingdom

“Very helpful staff. Comfortable bed. Quiet,good location.”

Linda

United Kingdom

9.1

“Great location, very friendly staff, good value for money”

Paul

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

WinePress Restuarant

Food: British

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

House Rules The Maids Head Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

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2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

12:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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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 and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The Maids Head Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Children/Extra Beds:
Please enter requests for extra child beds and/or cribs, noting the age of the child, in the Special Requests box when booking.

Group Bookings:
Reservations for 6 or more rooms made under the same name and for the same arrival date will be considered a group booking and may require a deposit or full pre-payment before the date of arrival.

“Fantastic location everything in walking distance. Great city very friendly people. Room 403 recently refurbished, had sight of Cathedral. Was in new part and we would have liked old so if you want old ask at time of booking. Breakfast good but nothing out of the ordinary. Staff very friendly and helpful Bed comfortable”

Chris5615

“The room was delightful. I stay in a lot of hotels which are generally very similar. This room was well appointed and had real character. It was small but considering the age of the building it was comfortable and extremely interesting. I very much enjoyed the stay.”

Jonathan

Finland

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Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Tracey
United Kingdom
9.2

“Beautiful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The dinner was out of this world Amazing chef 👍

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Mr
United Kingdom
9.2

“Always a lovely locatain and especially appreciated after the Notre Dame fire.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We might have been asked if we wanted a Cathedral view as the hotel was fairly empty.
The breakfast choice was very confusing. It seemed as though you would only be charged for a Full English if you ordered off the menu, but I was charged for the Full English because I took some items that looked as though they were part of the Continental in the self-serve area. It could be clearer.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Peter
United Kingdom
10

“Enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very noisy though it was a Saturday night!!
The room was very comfortable

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Rhian
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rather small ro
Complimentary iPad usage

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Chris
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing I did not like.
It is a lovely old hotel apparently the oldest in England. Very quirky lay out as it has evolved. Lots of history.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Steve
United Kingdom
10

“Great location, fantastic service and comfortable rooms”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
The reception staff were friendly and informative.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Charles
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room too hot
Lovely location. Quiet. Convenient

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Cynthia
United Kingdom
8.8

“I d come and stay there again .”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast was only just warm on secand morning .
I liked the room and the central location .

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Miranda
United Kingdom
8.8

“Good overall, reception helpful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was disappointing, everything cooked was tough, even the fried eggs. Had obviously been sitting around , which was a shame and not enjoyable
Very pleasant stay, lovely bathroom and comfy bed

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

David
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The queue at breakfast. It was very busy
Lots of comfortable areas to sit.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 17, 2019

Lauren
United Kingdom
10

“The room and hotel was perfect extremely pleased”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Very happy with everything about the hotel

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Geoff
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Lyn
United Kingdom
10

“I liked the historical interest and old stay again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Helpful staff. Room comfy.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Julie
United Kingdom
9.6

“Beautiful traditional hotel in a superb location”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to improve that I saw
Lovely room, great decor, everything worked as it should. Comfortable bed and great facilities

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 15, 2019

Keith
United Kingdom

12 helpful votes
7.5

“Interesting Old Hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Our room was an Executive Room for which we paid a premium, overlooking the car park! The window struggled to fit the frame and the cold air blew in. There were two chairs, both wooden, hard and uncomfortable, so it would have been nice to have had two comfortable chairs instead. The room service to replenish towels, make beds and clean etc. was painfully slow. We left a "make up my room please" card on the door, but annoyingly, we were the last room in the long corridor to be cleaned. We were told that they prioritized the rooms being vacated for new guests. However, the hotel was nearly empty on the second night of our two day stay.
Some of the hotel was very old and creaky and in character with it's age. Other parts were newer, but with a lot less character. The bar area, lounge(s) and dining room were nice and reception area was okay. The staff were what you would expect. Helpful and pleasant. We never stayed for breakfast because it was far too pricey and just outside there is a wide choice of cafe's just as nice and far cheaper. The hotel was well situated in the Tombland area among the many restaurants and bars. We stayed at the hotel after reading the Shardlake novel. Some of the book was based on historical facts from the 16th century in which the hotel was featured. Sadly though there was absolutely no references to the story, which we were led to believe there was.

Stayed in April 2019

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