The Maids Head Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8.6 (4963 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 4963 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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Geoff solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyable and convenient
Pros:

Variety of choices for breakfast. Excellent sausages. Pleasant building near the Cathedral and cafes and restaurants

Cons:

Room had low ceilings in places. Shower in the bath rather than separate.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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lightning couple gb
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

Perfect location
Lovely staff.
Comfy bed

Cons:

N/a

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Samantha solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Great location and very friendly hotel. However, the air con /heating was very noisy. The room was extremely cold, even with the heating on (not helped by thin summer duvet in March). Standard rooms were very small and the windows don't open. I did complain about the temperature and was "let off" the £10 parking charge. Didn't stay for breakfast as it's a flat rate of £18 which is a little steep if you only want coffee and a pastry! Overall a very friendly hotel in a good location However a little tired and overpriced.

Cons:

Air con/heating. Slow bar service. Cold!

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Tulika solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location and view

Cons:

Initially got a terrible room with no windows

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
M
Martin family_with_children gb
9
Great.
Pros:

Breakfast was good, everything was there plenty to eat,and location very good. Nothing

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
6
If you like quirky, it's perfect, but check accessibility before arrival
Pros:

Location is good, easily walkable to centre and castle and right next to the cathedral. Warm welcome from reception staff, room (they upgraded us) was spotless, large and with a good bathroom. Breakfast selection was wide with fruit, cereals, alternative milks, breads and pastries and hot food items on a buffet. Dishes made to order are brought to your table. Public areas around the hotel are all pleasant with lots of different levels. It's a great hotel if you love quirky places.

Cons:

Room was up a spiral staircase - ok for us, but anyone with any movement restrictions would have struggled. (We could see that some rooms are accessible with a lift). Unfortunately our room, which was under the eaves, was cold. They'd put a couple of portable radiators in, but they weren't enough to cope with the icy wind which came through the old windows. The television reception was very bad; you couldn't watch live tv without constant buffering and signal loss, so we gave up. Lighting in the room was quite dim. The coffee at breakfast wasn't good! You can have a cafetiere or use the machine, but we found both were quite tasteless.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Nicci couple gb
9
Excellent stay for a Norwich City break
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and good facilities

Cons:

No lift!

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
8
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
8
A very comfortable two night stay
Pros:

The city centre location is excellent. Convenient parking next to the hotel. The old world charm of the hotel's interoir.

Cons:

Everything was good.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
F
Francesca couple gb
7
Pros:

We liked the location.

Cons:

The room was quite small and in need of updating. I felt it was expensive for what we got.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
M
Mark extended_group gb
10
Great stay will come back again.
Pros:

When i arrived i was offered a room upgrade which was amazing.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Wort solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Rosemary couple gb
8
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
5
Reasonable quality hotel and room but really needs double glazing to reduce road noise.
Cons:

Room next to a noisy road with old windows - lots of road noise. Tiled bathroom floor with no underfloor heating -unpleasant to walk on in the morning.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
A
Addison couple gb
9
Would certainly recommend this hotel.
Pros:

Exceptional location. Perfect for visiting the main tourist areas. Very good breakfast.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
K
Keith couple gb
9
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
6
Pros:

The hotel offered a free tour of the city in a Bentley and this was a lovely add on. The driver, Nick, was a lovely man; informative and very pleasant.

Cons:

Whilst we had been 'upgraded' the room backed onto a very noisy student bar so for both nights we were unable to settle until 2am. We were offered a payment off the bill without any hesitation. The noisy room is clearly known. In addition the room had only plug in heating whilst the hallways radiator pumped out the heat. No plugs near the bed and poor bed side lighting. The staff were pleasant.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Freda couple gb
10
Simply perfect
Pros:

Location was amazing, all staff were very friendly but a big shout out to Nick who drove us on the Bentley. Dinner, breakfast and bar snacks were all excellent, we couldn't fault anything

Cons:

One small thing, the round tables for two in the dining room were very cramped particularly at breakfast

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Jan couple nl
8
Heerlijk authentiek Engels hotel, prima start voor city visit
Pros:

Locatie, authentiek hotel, vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

Matige verwarming

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee