The Maids Head Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8.6 (4852 reviews)
Tombland , Norwich , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central Location
Friendly Staff
Cons:
Food Quality in Bar
Noise from Deliveries

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Rooms were comfortable and clean but a little tired.
Service
8.95
Most staff were welcoming, helpful, and friendly.
Location
8.89
Location is very central, perfect for exploring.
Room Quality
8.44
Lovely room with amazing beds and beautiful decor.
Amenities
8.67
Hotel offered great amenities including friendly bar and restaurant staff.
Value for Money
8.53
Good value considering the central location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Breakfast was lovely and well-presented, but bar food could improve.
Overall Experience
8.65
A very pleasant and relaxing stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:04

Property Description

Historic Charm in the Heart of Norwich

AA Rosette Restaurant and Casual Dining Menu
Indulge in exquisite dining experiences at the AA Rosette Restaurant or opt for a more laid-back meal with the Casual Dining menu, catering to all tastes.

Luxurious Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience in our rooms featuring modern bathrooms, satellite TV, and tea/coffee facilities. The blend of contemporary comforts and historic charm will make your stay unforgettable.

Convenient Location and Onsite Amenities
Explore the vibrant Tombland area from our centrally located hotel. Enjoy a drink at the oak-panelled Maids Head Bar or pamper yourself at the onsite beauty salon, Best Beauty. Book now for a perfect blend of history and luxury.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BLQ

Property Policies

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 8 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 4852 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Maryon couple gb
10
Super stay in unique hotel
Pros:

Well situated close to Norwich Cathedral. Convenient car parking. Delightful helpful staff. Comfortable bed.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Colles couple gb
8
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Zed couple gb
4
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple gb
9
Great hotel in the heart of Norwich
Pros:

Location. Good quality finishes and toiletries. Lots of nice touches. Free parking. Plenty of social areas.

Cons:

Couldn’t open the bathroom window.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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BRIAN couple gb
9
Superb hotel and location, with comfortable rooms and excellent staff.
Pros:

The location of the hotel next to the Cathedral, with an easy walk into the centre, was superb. Our room was comfortable, very clean and well appointed. We found the staff very welcoming and friendly. The breakfast is excellent, with plenty of variety for a cooked or continental help yourself buffet.

Cons:

Much depends on your budget as to which rooms to afford. Even the basic, but comfortable Executive Double Room is expensive and the larger rooms in the older part very expensive, but palatial. We disliked the £10 a day charge for parking and thought the £18 a day for continental breakfast high, which was included as part of our package.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Dean couple gb
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Lawrence couple gb
10
Beautiful Hotel Steeped in History
Pros:

Excellent Hotel in an Excellent Location, Stayed many times and the staff are constantly providing the best experience ,

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Hugh family_with_children gb
9
Great hotel in excellent location by Cathedral
Pros:

Team proactively considered what room was best for us with a pram and where to pop us, worked well. Breakfast was well marked for allergens which was also helpful and there was a lot of information around things to do locally.

Cons:

very happy overall no concerns.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Cowell extended_group gb
10
Luxury in Norwich.
Pros:

I stayed in a beautiful suite that had everything I needed. The location was ideal for restaurants, bars and my work venue. Breakfast was delicious with a whole host of options to cover varied dietary needs. The staff were top drawer.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
9
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Graeme couple gb
8
Excellent location for a visit to Norwich in historic hotel
Pros:

Excellent location with small car park on first come first served basis.
Good size room.
Good range of breakfast items with specials that can be ordered as requested.
Did not try any other facilities so cannot comment

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
7
Had a great stay - food a bit of a letdown - but we are used to that becuase we are vegan/veggie
Pros:

Breakfast was good. The staff were friendly and helpful. Everywhere was clean. Lovely room with a comfortable sofa and chairs to sit on. Several comfortable chairs are spread around in the lounge areas to rest and read. Ideal place to stay in the centre of the city for exploring.

Cons:

Dinner on our first night was not good. My wife had a vegetarian haggis which was unpleasant texture with little flavour. I had a vegan dish consisting of a whole cauliflower cut in half and roasted with some spices. It was not a pleasant experience. It was disappointing because their standard menu sounded very good, but they clearly added a vegan and a vegetarian option as an afterthought with little care, like so many restaurants that offer these options, unfortunately. We ate somewhere else the second evening. Noisy traffic from the road. Also 2nd night a lot of noise from the room above

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
Pros:

Great location next to the cathedral with the bonus of on site parking.The room size was excellent with plenty of room for two people to move around easily.Very good breakfast with a toaster which actually produced proper toast with one pass.

Cons:

Can't really think of anything.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Maxine solo_traveller gb
7
Nice stay for a business trip
Pros:

Great location, very attentive staff. Check in/ out was seamless, and room service was prompt. Bedroom was cute & cosy, good for 1-2 nights.

Cons:

Room service menu is limited, hotel feels a bit 'tired' in some ways. Hallways can be a bit noisy in the eve.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Katherine couple gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful room, I think we were upgraded as it was our wedding night! We were left a card and sweets, and the staff were all polite and helpful!

Cons:

Room card had a room number but the room door itself only had suite name, so we needed help finding the correct room, but this is very minor! Everything else was perfect!

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
D
Deane couple gb
8
Pros:

Location & Dinner

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
10
Perfect we will be back
Pros:

Perfect location for our city break. Our room was clean and warm, so lovely and comfortable. The breakfast was very good, I can’t fault the hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-02 via Nuitee