The Maids Head Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8.6 (5022 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 5022 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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Ian solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent hotel in a great location for exploring Norwich.
Pros:

Room was comfortably furnished and a good size.

Cons:

Being as the room faced the main road with a bar opposite, it was a little noisy at times, but that was the trade off for being in a central city location.
One window didn't fit very well, which allowed in more noise.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great staff, good location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
5
Disappointing - overly expensive for what it was.
Pros:

It was all very average. Reception staff were ok on arrival,. though the system couldn't deliver an invoice on departure. Room cleaning was excellent. Car parking was adequate. View of Cathedral from room was magnificent - even the peregrine falcons put in an appearance!

Cons:

Bedroom furnishing was poor. No draws for clothing and a mish-mash of colours and styles. It felt as though the hotel had just chucked in everything that had left over from other rooms, or had bought cheap in a sale. Inadequate noise suppression between rooms - could hear next door guests conversation in detail. For the room rate it was unacceptable overall - will not go back unless absolutely unavoidable.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
9
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
10
I love Norwich and this hotel is the best. Benn coming to this hotel since 2004.
Pros:

Everything - mostly

Cons:

They joined two single beds together and there was a ridge in the middle -not great. Perhaps put a topper over and then we wouldn’t have noticed

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
8
Enjoyable birthday treat. Nick the Bentley driver was wonderful
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, Bentley ride

Cons:

Room (106) noisy throughout the night
Dirty crockery at breakfast (teapot and cups)

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
10
Top-notch comfortable hotel with great staff and good location.
Pros:

I had a comfortable room with decor I really liked. I also liked that the original building was ancient. The staff were all helpful and friendly and the breakfasts good. One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in.

Cons:

I didn’t have an evening meal at the hotel, but noticed there was only one vegetarian option on offer. Perhaps a bit more variety here would enhance the menu.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Janet solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Bernie couple gb
8
Pros:

Excellent shower - easy to use without scalding or freezing

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Sally-Ann couple gb
9
Perfect staff, pleasant hotel, great location, comfortable nights sleep.
Pros:

Hotel was clean and stylish.

Cons:

Everything was lovely, just needed better ventilation in the bathroom, and the shower didn’t work properly. Was only set you hot and wouldn’t turn down.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
10
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Howard solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Bessy couple gb
8
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
10
I really enjoyed staying at The Maids Head Hotel and I hope to stay there again.
Pros:

Its location was excellent! Clean and lovely hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast too.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Suzanne extended_group gb
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel. Beautifully presented and exceptional location. Thank you for our stay.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
5
Mixed. Some excellent, some good, but some very bad. Beware if you stay there that you should check your room’s proximit
Pros:

Very clean and tidy. Well maintained. However the shower wasn’t powerful enough, and took an age to rinse myself down.

Cons:

Our room was located above a ‘Spoons’ and the noise outside was awful and we couldn’t get to sleep until the early hours. We did complain but all we were offered was a discount voucher if we booked another stay. As if we would go back…. Another issue is that we had to pay £10 to park on the hotel car park, but if we’d only booked a meal we wouldn’t have to pay! We had breakfast - isn’t that a meal?

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Diane couple gb
10
Comfortable hotel, friendly staff, perfect location.
Pros:

Very comfortable rooms. Lovely breakfast. Friendly staff. A highlight was a tour of the city in a wonderful vintage Bentley - Nick the driver was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Collette solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Excellent location. A warm welcome at check-in. Attentive staff in the restaurant and bar. Comfortable room.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Adrianne couple gb
10
2026-04-10 via Nuitee