The Maids Head Hotel

Hotels
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Classic British Hotels
8.6 (5504 reviews)
Tombland , Norwich , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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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.

Due to the age and structure of the building, some steps are present to access all areas.Please inform 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 5504 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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Rupert • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very enjoyable,will stay again
Pros:

The room was lovely and bed bey comfortable and the breakfast was excellent

Cons:

The WiFi wasn’t the best when trying to watch streaming channels

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • gb
9
A really comfortable and pleasant stay
Pros:

Near to amenities

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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jason • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely room. Comfy bed.

Cons:

Breakfast though delicious, was disorganised e.g repeatedly having to ask for cutlery, hot drinks etc

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Medcroft • couple • gb
10
Perfect stay to enable us to visit Norwich
Pros:

The location, the uniqueness of the hotel, the beautiful room and the delicious evening meal.

Cons:

Nothing everything was perfect.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Frans • couple • nl
10
Heerlijk hotel op een perfecte locatie.
Pros:

Geweldige ontvangst! We konden eerder inchecken en kregen ook nog eens een kamer-upgrade. Prachtige kamer op een prachtige locatie. De gratis Bentley-autorit was fantastisch.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
9
Little bit disjointed, but otherwise a good hotel, would come back again especially to redo the dining experience
Pros:

The hotel was a good hotel , and staff were amazing and the rosette dining is the best dining experience we have ever had the food was amazing as well as the service, Lily was fabulous.

Cons:

The hotel was a good hotel but we had a couple of issues, where we moved room twice the reception staff were really good, with one exception, but Sarah was really good, but the having to move twice in a three day stay was a little disappointing for an establishment of this calibre.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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YASUHIRO • extended_group • jp
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location and quaintness

Cons:

No aircon. UK is not built for hot weather

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
7
A middle of the road, rather tired hotel in an excellent location
Pros:

There is a comfy, spacious feel about the place plus the location, with its own car park

Cons:

It is aged, and not up to usual access standards - especially the lack of a lift.
We had no hot water on the first day (which was charged at a concessionary half price). The second day I had to go to down to breakfast unshaven because I could not run a basin of hot water, which took ages to get up the temperature, because the plug was stuck closed.
The staff are generally pleasant but lack training. Little things like being offered “sorvinyon’ wine (despite being given the correct pronunciation) brings the class of the place down.
The breakfast aimed to offer a big choice but fell down on detail - cheap catering orange juice, filthy sweet apple juice, jams etc offered in plunger style containers.
We had dinner once, the chef clearly likes to offer interesting dishes but the offering was not quite up to it. The house red wine was disgusting.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ron • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The room was spacious and well appointed. The location in centre Norwich suited our needs.

Cons:

charge for the car park!

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • ae
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
10
Excellent hotel in a great location
Pros:

The location was excellent, the staff welcoming and the food very good.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee