The Maids Head Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8.6 (5443 reviews)
Tombland , Norwich , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 5443 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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Simone couple ch
10
Pros:

A very historic hotel near the cathedral - a sight in itself, given the history of the property. Comfortable rooms, we were on the first floor with a window to the car park - not a view, but we were here for the city anyways. Breakfast buffet has quite a lot of options, and best of all, they have made to order dishes like Eggs Benedict.

Cons:

Well, we do have to mention two things, that were pretty annoying: the towel heater in the bathroom is obviously tied to warm water, and cannot be turned off according to reception which we called about that issue - the bathroom is pretty hot and after a shower you feel like in the Amazon jungle.
Second, the bathroom door has a pretty forceful door closer and it is impossible to keep the door open. Why on Earth does a hotel install such a thing? To roast you slowly in the bathroom? We had to invent something to tie the door to the heater to breathe in there... In future we will have a wedge in our luggage for such cases...

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
G
Gary solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect hotel
Pros:

Luxury hotel and attentive staff, right in the heart of Norwich

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The location was perfect, staff friendly and helpful, bed comfortable. Parking till 3pm after departure was really useful.

Cons:

I don't think I've ever stayed in a hotel with the right lighting and mirror in just the right place to do your make-up. It was also a bit quiet.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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isabelle solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff were friendly and the room was perfect for us for one night.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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rebecca couple gb
7
great location . front bedroom overlooking tombland very noisy at night
Pros:

location
bentley tour was a great suprise and we throughly enjoyed it .
upgraded for our anniversary again another lovely surprise and very much appreciated

Cons:

the noise of the air conditioning units
then once we switched them off the noise from the pub over the road and the traffic was constant .

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Phil couple gb
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Santiago solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

El estilo y la sitiacion

Cons:

No dispones de A/A y el calor dentro de la habitación 30° era insoportable, el wifi dependiendo de la hab era nulo

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Dopa11 solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

The location is just fabulous, in the heart of the major sights . The room was spacious and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely a place to stay again

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location. Breakfast. Staff

Cons:

No AC. Bath in bedroom (why?). Opening windows difficult.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Tina couple gb
8
Great place to stay when visiting the city!
Pros:

Love the location, friendly staff, lovely property.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Louden solo_traveller au
8
Great loxation anx character
Pros:

Antiquity, spacious, good facilities

Cons:

Meals were expensive and not flexible in tgat we had to have two courses to have the meal we wanted.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
4
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Dawn solo_traveller gb
10
The perfect hotel in Norwich
Pros:

It is the best hotel in Norwich
The staff are lovely and very helpful

Cons:

There isn’t anything

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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thomas solo_traveller gb
10
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Philip solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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pete solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
E
Emily couple gb
7
Pros:

Convenient and comfortable

Cons:

Bathroom needs proper clean and re grouting black in shower. Also bar soap is not hygienic

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Diane solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

All of our stay

Cons:

The fact that there was an extra £10 charge for the Car Park at the back of the Hotel.Booking.com.did not informed me of this when.booking this Hotel

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Crystelle couple gb
10
Another lovely trip to The Maid’s Head
Pros:

The staff are always so welcoming. Comfy bed. Great breakfast. Excellent location for exploring the city

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-11 via Nuitee