Premier Inn Norwich Nelson City Centre

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.4 (27 reviews)
Prince of Wales Road,Norwich,Norfolk , Norwich , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Accommodating staff
Good facilities and breakfast
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unsafe location
Room issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.21
Room smelled badly and surroundings were terrible.
Service
9.99
Friendly and accommodating staff that helped after a bad experience.
Location
6.22
Surroundings described as stinky and unsafe.
Room Quality
7.17
Room had issues with AC and smelled badly.
Amenities
9.69
Facilities and breakfast were good.
Value for Money
9.15
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.58
Overall mixed experience due to cleanliness and service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:13

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of culture and nightlife at Premier Inn Hotel Norwich Nelson City Centre, nestled beside the charming River Wensum in the heart of Norwich.

Ideal Location
Explore the historic city with ease, from cheering on Norwich City Football Club to immersing yourself in the stunning architecture of the Cathedral. Shopping enthusiasts will love the nearby Castle Mall and Intu Chapelfield.

Comfort and Relaxation
Retreat to your spacious room featuring a huge, comfy bed that guarantees a restful night, making it the perfect haven after a day of exploration.

Delicious Dining
Savor delectable meals in our on-site restaurant, where a variety of culinary delights await to satisfy your palate.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable stay—book your room at Premier Inn today!

Important information:

120 spaces, 5 disabled bays. We offer an exclusive guest parking discount of £10 per night. Simply find a space and pay less to park. This car park is managed by Horizon Parking. Coach parking is available upon request and at an addtional cost. Please note that this hotel does not have any parking for HGVs. 3 hours free parking is available for Table Table customers.
From A47(JA146) at the lights turn left towards Norwich City Centre. After the next lights turn right, stay in lane for ring road and take the second exit on the roundabout. Turn right at the next set of traffic lights. Continue on A147 until the railway station is on your right. At the traffic lights take the left turn over the bridge (Prince of Wales Road). Take the first exit on left onto Mountergate. The hotel car park is on the first exit on the left.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 27 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.21
Service: 9.99
Location: 6.22
Room Quality: 7.17
Amenities: 9.69
Value for Money: 9.15
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.58
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David
8
Pros:

Quiet and clean

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
T
Tracy
8
Pros:

This Premier Inn is a fantastic deal and the location to the stadium, which is why we visited was ideal. The room rate makes this hotel an absolute no-brainer; the breakfast price for a decent meal is a great deal. The staff were friendly and very helpful. I would visit again, for sure. That said, the whole property could use a good clean. The curtains and walls in our room could use a scrub. The carpets in the restaurant need cleaning. I

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
T
Tim
4
Pros:

Terrible surroundings. Stinky and unsafe. Especially the pedestrian entrance past a decrepit garage. Room smelled badly. AC either too hot or too cold. Window could not be opened.

2025-12-10 via Nuitee
H
helensS4121HF Solo travel
4
Not too good
Pros:

Damp patch on the ceiling,shower leaked from above attachment. Door lock needs attention.Alarm went off and no one around to help .
Im not use to staying in a place with no connection to reception
For a solo £108

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
3
302terryx NONE
2
a lovely stay but need some attention out side
Pros:

parking was a bit expensive the front of hotel needed a good clean the room with a super view was spoilt with stain on carpet

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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nikkiwH5581JJ Business
8
Comfy hotel, lovely staff
Pros:

Very comfy hotel, lovely reception team. Very quiet. Restaurant was disappointing with pasta dish being more of a child's portion and sauce was a basic tomato. My salad was covered in red pepper even though asked for salad without.

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
B
bsjsjsy Couples
10
Good breakfast
Pros:

Good selection of breakfast choice and good vibes
Staff is friendly and happy to help
Highly recommended for hotel stayers and walk-ins

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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carlmX3863YV Solo travel
10
Good experience
Pros:

Staff friendly and helpful. Unlimited breakfast meal deal very good for setting you up for the day. WiFi is speedy. I enjoyed my stay.

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
L
L5702SSvickis Business
10
Fantastic customer service from Suzanna!
Pros:

Brilliant customer service from Suzanna, Wendy and Rob. I would specifically like to mention Suzanna who went above and beyond for me. I am so grateful and would definitely recommend staying in this Premier Inn next time you are in Norwich.

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
J
johngU1725CR Business
6
NO SLEEP
Pros:

Location was fine, atmosphere, food, the room, the bed, the facilities & the staff were all great. The big thing that affected my score was the kitchen extraction system. I stayed in room 119 which overlooked the back of the kitchen area & the extractor. It was very noisy all night & even with the double glazed window closed over, the noise just couldn’t be drowned out so unfortunately I didn’t sleep, ALL NIGHT. A real shame because apart from that, everything else was good.

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
S
suegA8769UJ Friends getaway
10
Lovely stuy
Pros:

Lovely stay here after visiting some friends. Lovely atmosphere and all staff are warm and welcoming and seem very happy to help.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
D
doodah1977 Friends getaway Sutton, Greater London, England
8
Good price
Pros:

Very nice hotel, the couple in front of me were having trouble with their credit card at check in so I used the self check in machine which was easy enough. Nice bar but don’t be fooled by ‘happy hour’ prices, if there’s four of you, it’s cheaper to buy four pints.
Rooms were nice with comfy beds and decent bathrooms.
I feel that the breakfast let them down, it wasn’t particularly great.

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
8
881izzyj Friends getaway
10
Lovely staff
Pros:

Thank you so much to Benjy and Debbie on the desk Saturday night. They were so friendly and accommodating. We had just come from a terrible hotel over the road but the guys on reception helped us book a last minute room.

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
S
Skyedog2212 Family
2
If I could give no stars I would
Pros:

If I could give no stars I would. We booked 2 rooms months ago. Arrived here to find one room on the ground floor and one on the first....hello, there's a reason we booked 2 rooms. We are together!...so, I asked for an additional key for our room...but, they had run out of keys. A hotel that had run our of keys....really!. Even when we checked in, they gave us the emergency key....and the room was so dated, not refurbished for years. I didn't realise Premier Inn still had rooms that had not been refurbished in donkeys years. No sockets by the bed for charging phones etc, really dated furniture. Just horrid. Can't wait to check out in the morning and never come back!!

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor
G
GiraffeJu Couples
10
Welcoming from the start
Pros:

Spacious room and really comfy bed! We had such a lovely experience during our recent stay, all thanks to Pete. He honestly couldn’t do enough for me and my partner. From the moment we arrived, he was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. After a really difficult day, his warmth and helpfulness completely lifted my spirits. It’s rare to meet someone who goes above and beyond with such ease, but Pete truly did. Premier Inn are very lucky to have him!

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor
S
Suemummy Business Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
10
Always welcoming
Pros:

This is currently my favourite hotel in the area. Lovely and peaceful with all you need.
Prem plus room have the addition of air con. Plenty of parking and newly opened restaurant close by (not part of the hotel chain)
The hotel is always clean and so comfortable with all you need if away on business but the main thing about this place is the staff.
They are always so friendly and welcoming with Fridah always remembering me and making my stay that little bit special and nothing is too much trouble. She’s amazing.
The whole team here needs to be recognised for the amazing service they deliver. I will be back very soon.

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor
C
callummN4014GC Business
10
Home away from home
Pros:

I’ve been staying in Newquay sea front on an off for around 6 months now and had nothing but great experiences, danni and Rachel always being as welcoming and accommodating as they are always makes my stay a pleasure, the both go above and beyond to make sure I have the best stay

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
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P5425DAjenniferh Couples
10
Friendly Staff and Great Location
Pros:

We have just arrived to a superb warm welcome from Rachel and Danni. Our room is very comfortable and location is perfect for a short walk into the centre of town with some beautiful views.

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
M
Mobile56414091006 Business
10
Awesome
Pros:

Excellent reception and service. Made so welcome from start to finish of my evening.
Emily and Beth are absolute stars!!

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
8
874danew Business
10
Excellent service from Danni and Rachel
Pros:

I have just stayed and the customer service by Danni and Rachel was first class, from checking me in to serving, they are personable and very friendly. I’ll definitely be coming back and will stay here just for the service that I’ve received.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor