The Maids Head Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8.6 (5225 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 5225 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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Lisa extended_group gb
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Gerard couple gb
4
Very disappointing
Pros:

Location good, very close to the cathedral. Car parking (£10 charge).

Cons:

The double room was really small, with a small double bed. We can't remember ever having such a small double room. When we checked out the hotel confirmed that the double rooms varied considerably in size; the hotel was not full so we find it extraordinary that we were allocated the smallest. The bathroom window had been repaired with black tape.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
7
Brief but enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Excellent location. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Small bar area for such a large hotel. Bar closes at 10:30 pm.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Coleen couple gb
10
Lovely and relaxing
Pros:

The hotel was a traditional old building with wonky floors and low beams. It was decorated to a modern style and the fixture and fittings in our room were modern but in keeping with the style. It was clean, tidy and welcoming and having a car park was a bonus .

Cons:

There was nothing that we didn’t like.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Katherine solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
8
Overall enjoyed our stay and would single out the reception staff for efficiency and friendliness.
Pros:

Hotel is well situated to explore the city. We had an executive room which was a good size but remember that this is a very old building so lots of stairs! Breakfast was good.

Cons:

The restaurant felt like it needed a good clean. Again it is an old building but there were some obvious areas that looked grubby with thick dust on ledges and exposed pipes. Plastic flowers and greenery need to be refreshed from time to time.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Robin solo_traveller gb
8
Interesting hotel, centrally located in Norwich with car parking
Pros:

Interesting place with much history. Located centrally very close to the cathedral. Generally very peaceful despite the central location.Cou

Cons:

I couldn't distinguish which was shampoo and which shower gel, but a great shower otherwise. There are frequent changes in levels because of the number of buildings that have been joined together over the centuries so, the room I was in would not have worked for a disabled person.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Tony solo_traveller gb
7
Unlikely to book again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cold room and difficult controls

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Karen couple au
6
Pros:

Location. Free Bentley tour of town. Size of room.

Cons:

Room smelt of smoke from previous guest. Staff had tried to cover smell and left window open to air room. Room was located very far from reception, ok for us but not suitable for elderly guests.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Pat solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Klaudia couple gb
5
Wouldn't stay again
Pros:

Location is great. Staff was very friendly

Cons:

Outdated rooms. Dirty carpets. Old windows that don't close. Odd smell in the room , like a rotten tomato smell.
Not worth the money we paid.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
8
Great central location, comfy room and lovely breakfast.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast options

Cons:

A waterpipe which was boxed in through my room from the room above was noisy - particularly when the guest above decided to have a bath at 3am!

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Dean couple gb
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Jean couple ie
8
The staff were friendly and the room was very comfortable.
Pros:

Breakfast was a bit chaotic as the self service area did not allow for an orderly flow. The toast maker was in an awkward place and the whole area was too small for the number of guests and staff.

Cons:

All the steps to the reception and the lift. It was not an accessible building.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple de
10
Würden gerne bald wieder kommen.
Pros:

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in the Maids Head.
Wir hatten das Glück ein Zimmer Upgrade zu bekommen und zwar in einem Suite die wunderschön war.
Wir haben auch zu Abend im Restaurant gegessen.. auch sehr zu empfehlen.
Parkplatz war auch super, schön groß!

Cons:

Es gab nichts.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Peck solo_traveller ca
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Faye solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Bon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
8
Having lived in Norwich for over 60 years it was only once we left the area that we decided to use the MH hotel on a sho
Pros:

Great location with parking,Breakfast was £18 but although a high price tag the products used were of a very high standard so excellent.
Free upgrade to a suite room

Cons:

Nothing top class accommodation

2026-06-06 via Nuitee