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The Maids Head Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Elm Hill

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Reception
Meeting facility
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
In the heart of Norwich, The Maids Head Hotel offers a warm welcome with its on-site restaurant, WinePress at Wensum. Enjoy kids' meals and in-room WiFi while you relax in this upscale hotel near Norwich Cathedral. Bike rentals are also available to help you explore Elm Hill and Tombland.

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $172
includes taxes & fees
$144 per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25

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Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Dog Friendly Executive Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Tombland, Norwich, England, NR3 1LB

What's nearby

  • Norwich Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Norwich Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Norwich Theatre Royal - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carrow Road - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of East Anglia - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Norwich Station - 11 min walk
  • Cantley Station - 19 min drive
  • Salhouse Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BrewDog Norwich - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Glass House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cinema City - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ribs of Beef - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Maids Head Hotel

The Maids Head Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Norfolk Broads. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 84 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 10.00 per night)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1287
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • iPad
  • Plasma television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

WinePress at Wensum - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 10.00 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Maids Head
Maids Head Hotel
Maids Head Hotel Norwich
Maids Head Norwich
Maids Hotel
The Maids Head Hotel Hotel
The Maids Head Hotel Norwich
The Maids Head Hotel Hotel Norwich

Frequently asked questions

Does The Maids Head Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Maids Head Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Maids Head Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Maids Head Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Maids Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Maids Head Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near The Maids Head Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, WinePress at Wensum.

What's the area around The Maids Head Hotel like?

The Maids Head Hotel is in Norwich City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Norfolk Broads and 8 minutes' walk from Inspire Hands-On Science Centre. Our travelers say the local area is very central.

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The Maids Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were varied and excellent with a range of traditional British fare and made-to-order choices. (37 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient bonus for guests, with many praising its availability and proximity to the property. (21 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant offered good food and a lovely atmosphere, with many great dining options nearby. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great central hotel
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay

Perfect location and perfect hotel. Extremely comfortable beds and upgraded
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, near the river and the cathedral, really close to the Playhouse, would definitely recommend and visit again
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were fab, brekkie was 10/10.
Luke, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend!

Excellent location, value and quality hotel!
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean room with great shower.
Emile, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Lovely stay. Only did one night so didn't sample everything on offerr. Staff very friendly hotel very clean, great location. Will definitely return.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Excellent all round
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay including a Shardlake's Norwich tour and in the evening a lovely meal. Enjoyed our room.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay. They even had a softer pillow ready for me on arrival (second time I've stayed)
Miss K, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

High expectations exceeded

Efficient and friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, great breakfast! Situated near to the cathedral and a short walk to the marketplace the Maid's Head is perfect for a visit to beautiful Norwich.
Matt, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend away

Lovely weekend in Norwich
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

We loved our stay here. It’s a beautiful hotel with attentive staff. The breakfast options were varied and well done. Parking on site at a reasonable rate was also a bonus. We will be visiting again.
Polly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay in Norwich

I visit Norwich, my old college town, annually, and always stay at The Maid’s Head. Authentic, period building. Great location for cathedral and downtown. Fascinating layout and unique rooms. Convenient parking. Always love my stay there.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant

Nicely, recently decorated, clean, own parking, v centrally located.
Marin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice city hotel

Great hotel, friendly staff
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room - very clean with lovely finishes. Very comfortable stay.
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely weekend

Breakfast was lovely, staff super helpful and very friendly. Only downside was the pillows couldn’t get comfy at all
GA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

City Break

Great hotel, location and brilliant staff! Room upgraded on arrival which was great, plenty of parking behind the hotel. Room amenities very good including the iPad to send messages to reception/order food. Breakfast was one of the best.
Marcus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at a great hotel

Great service, nice rooms, beautiful building,great location and an excellent breakfast
Mårten, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome

Awesome
Patrick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very well positioned hotel.

Very well positioned hotel right near the cathedral with a good restaurant and traditional bar onsite.
Ben, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Norwich break

Great hotel, have stayed before and will again.
Carl, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

very central location and free bike hire!
john, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

The hotel was nice and the room was well decorated and fairly clean. The bed was not very comfortable and there was a disco going on and the sound of the bass from the music was so loud that we couldnt sleep.
Thomas, 1-night trip