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The Maids Head Hotel

Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1LB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 3867 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
3,870 reviews

charming room...no attempt to look modern! perfect location !!!!!!!!! very nice breakfast efficient and friendly staff

Larry United States of America

Delightful historic hotel in an excellent location with very friendly and helpful staff. Room was very pleasant and comfortable. Very good breakfast.

Martin United Kingdom

Excellent location. Lovely old building. Staff friendly and very efficient. Nice hotel bar.

Lucy United Kingdom

Room was decently sized, clean and fairly quiet during the night despite the central location close to quite a few pubs. Loved the included trip with the old Bentley car!

Bogdan Romania

Great location, charming decor and atmosphere, wonderful staff, great food, and comfortable rooms.

Michael United States of America

The employees were excellent. Friendly and helpful.

Mary United States of America

Location was excellent and what we expected. Breakfasts were good. Room was good.

Ian United Kingdom

Location, staff, wait staff at Wine Press, housekeeping, clean

Sheryl United States of America

Historic hotel with lots of character. Great location.

Evan Canada

Everything. Full of character, spotless, beautiful rooms and lovely staff

Ian United Kingdom
8.5
Very Good
3,870 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “charming room...no attempt to look modern! perfect location !!!!!!!!! very nice breakfast efficient and friendly staff”
    Larry Larry United States of America United States of America
  • “Delightful historic hotel in an excellent location with very friendly and helpful staff. Room was very pleasant and comfortable. Very good breakfast.”
    Martin Martin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location. Lovely old building. Staff friendly and very efficient. Nice hotel bar.”
    Lucy Lucy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room was decently sized, clean and fairly quiet during the night despite the central location close to quite a few pubs. Loved the included trip with the old Bentley car!”
    Bogdan Bogdan Romania Romania
  • “Great location, charming decor and atmosphere, wonderful staff, great food, and comfortable rooms.”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America
  • “The employees were excellent. Friendly and helpful.”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was excellent and what we expected. Breakfasts were good. Room was good.”
    Ian Ian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location, staff, wait staff at Wine Press, housekeeping, clean”
    Sheryl Sheryl United States of America United States of America
  • “Historic hotel with lots of character. Great location.”
    Evan Evan Canada Canada
  • “Everything. Full of character, spotless, beautiful rooms and lovely staff”
    Ian Ian United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.3

Stay in the heart of Norwich – Excellent location – show map

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.

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

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 amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

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

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
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4 reasons to choose The Maids Head Hotel

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  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 3,870 reviews
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  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.6
    Parking
  • Free WiFi8.3

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Larry
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “charming room...no attempt to look modern! perfect location !!!!!!!!! very nice breakfast efficient and friendly staff”
  • Martin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Delightful historic hotel in an excellent location with very friendly and helpful staff. Room was very pleasant and comfortable. Very good breakfast.”
  • Lucy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent location. Lovely old building. Staff friendly and very efficient. Nice hotel bar.”
  • Bogdan
    RomaniaRomania
    “Room was decently sized, clean and fairly quiet during the night despite the central location close to quite a few pubs. Loved the included trip with the old Bentley car!”
  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, charming decor and atmosphere, wonderful staff, great food, and comfortable rooms.”
  • Mary
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The employees were excellent. Friendly and helpful.”
  • Ian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was excellent and what we expected. Breakfasts were good. Room was good.”
  • Sheryl
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location, staff, wait staff at Wine Press, housekeeping, clean”
  • Evan
    CanadaCanada
    “Historic hotel with lots of character. Great location.”
  • Ian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything. Full of character, spotless, beautiful rooms and lovely staff”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Are there tea and coffee facilities?
    All our rooms have a complimentary welcome tray with a wide range of Clipper teas, coffee and biscuits
    Answered on May 16, 2020
  • What time do we check out after breakfast please
    Check out time is 11.00am
    Answered on May 16, 2020
  • Do all executive rooms have ensuite bathroom please ?
    All our rooms are ensuite. Our executive rooms come either with a shower over the bath or with a walk in shower, please request at time of booking
    Answered on May 16, 2020
  • Have you a car park for guests
    Yes, we do offer complimentary parking for hotel guests
    Answered on January 12, 2021
  • Do the double beds go into single beds ?
    Our executive rooms all have king sized beds and these can be made into twin beds
    Answered on May 16, 2020
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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site

    WinePress Restuarant

    Food: British

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Maids Head Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Activities
  • Themed dinners
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English

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

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

12:00 AM - 11:00 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 16 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

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
£10 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib by request
£10 per child, per night
Extra bed by request
£20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed by request
£20 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express 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 cots, noting the age of the child, in the comments box when booking.

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

Please note that only dogs are allowed. A supplement of GBP 10 per pet, per night will be applied.

When booking [5] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Maids Head Hotel

  • The Maids Head Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • WinePress Restuarant

  • Guests staying at The Maids Head Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Check-in at The Maids Head Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Maids Head Hotel by:

    • Car 16min

  • The prices at The Maids Head Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Maids Head Hotel is 2,150 feet from the center of Norwich.

  • Room options at The Maids Head Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • The Maids Head Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Themed dinners