The Maids Head Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8.6 (5104 reviews)
Tombland , Norwich , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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 5104 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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Michael couple gb
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Juliette solo_traveller fr
9
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
8
Good quality hotel and room / facilities
Pros:

Prefect location close to the event I was attending

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple gb
9
Lovely hotel in a good location
Pros:

Perfect location in the city centre

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple gb
9
Peaceful stay in comfortable surroundings
Pros:

Lovely quiet room as requested, good breakfast, welcoming and helpful staff

Cons:

The cheap muffin with the eggs royale breakfast dish let it down.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Teresa couple gb
9
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
8
Relaxing
Pros:

The decor and location.
Meal was yummy. breakfast was good too
We were offered an upgrade free of charge

Cons:

Being charged extra for the use of the car park. When already paid nearly £200 for one night. This could be included -
Service in the restaurant was a little all over the place - no one was really in charge

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
9
Perfect bolt hole in the heart of the old city
Pros:

Fantastic location in a lovely, well-maintained, ancient hotel. Very comfortable executive double room (402) had a great view of the cathedral and peregrine falcon flying around the spire.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Exceptionally good Sunday roast.

Cons:

Was a shame the complimentary Bentley ride wasn’t available on the weekend we stayed (because of a wedding) - maybe next time!

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Hayley couple gb
4
The staff were helpful but nothing could be done about it
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Window was broken therefore couldn’t close it so difficult to sleep as too much noise

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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KARL couple gb
7
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Heath couple gb
9
Excellent stay in a lovely central location.
Pros:

Location was excellent. Staff were very friendly. Room was spacious and clean.

Cons:

Our room faced onto the Main Street and you could hear a lot of noise from people outside. It was a Saturday night so probably a bit louder than normal.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Firoz solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great location in town centre. Friendly and helpful staff. Great food. Rooms very nice.

Cons:

Only consideration is no lifts and plenty of stairs...

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
10
The Maid’s Head is the perfect place to stay to enjoy the delights of Norwich city.
Pros:

The hotel is very stylish and furnishings lovely and very spacious and comfortable. Everything is a beautiful mixture of traditional and high-quality modern; lovely wooden bannisters that you want to stroke. We loved the location, which could not have been better for city centre sightseeing. The staff were charming and helpful. The hotel car park behind the hotel is a huge bonus.

Cons:

The bed was a bit soft for those used to a considerably firmer mattress.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
8
A good choice for a short stay in Norwich
Pros:

Dry central and well appointed

Cons:

Internal signage not clear

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Christopher Peter couple ca
8
Very happy with our choice of hotel
Pros:

Hotel and staff were very good. Bed was very comfortable and shower excellent.
Breakfast was excellent. A very well run hotel.
Location was exceptional for seeing Norwich and walkable from the railway station.

Cons:

Room was a little tighter than ideal.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Mary solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect historical but modernised hotel in lovely historic city centre
Pros:

The room was a very good size, was beautifully decorated (not too mediaeval themed), warm, comfortable bed and armchairs, and scrupulously cleaned (thanks Agnes and Clare). The building is nicely quirky, lots of little staircases, small lounges, perfectly located across from the cathedral and easy walk to Castle and Market area and river etc and I’m over 80 with some joint problems! Very good breakfast.

Cons:

Being less agile I found carrying my case up and stairs to my room difficult. I also have hearing problems and didn’t catch what the receptionist said at checkin about how to find my room but I think he said ask someone in the restaurant if I needed help. I couldn’t find the restaurant but another guest kindly helped. The checkout receptionist was very helpful.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple gb
10
Really lovely with lots of unexpected highlights
Pros:

The location, the friendliness, the Bentley tour! Ooh also great food.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
9
2026-05-09 via Nuitee