The Maids Head Hotel

Hotels
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Classic British Hotels
8.6 (5504 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.

Due to the age and structure of the building, some steps are present to access all areas.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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 5504 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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Jane • couple • gb
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Norris • extended_group • gb
9
All staff were delightful. Friendly, helpful and polite.
Pros:

Staff were outstanding. Helpful and kind but not pushy.

Cons:

Lighting in the room was not great, particularly for applying makeup in the evening before going out.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • solo_traveller • gb
7
Not the best experience of this fine old hotel.
Pros:

I needed a location close to the cathedral so this was ideal. The hotel was quiet at night and the bed was comfortable, Breakfast offered a good choice but was quite highly priced. Staff were friendly and attentive, especially reception staff.

Cons:

I will not accept room 222 again ( had it before and it is maybe the worst they have). It is very small for a double, has a view onto blank walls and roofs and ventilation extractors. If you open the wondows, you have a kitchen smells and the room is gloomy with a colony of pigeons right opposite the window. There are very many small flights of slippery wooden steps in this hotel in spite of having a lift so it is quite hard for a person with mobility issues to get around and the room number is hard to locate on leaving the lift.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Russell • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great place to stay if you're visiting Norwich
Pros:

Stayed in the junior suite, great space. Incredible room service, lovely clean area, friendly staff - comfortable bed. Perfect for a city stay

Cons:

Happy with everything.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The staff were so pleasant, positive , pro-active and professional.

Cons:

No lift to my floor Cathedral but staff assisted me with my luggage.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Central, historic hotel. The 'hidden' bar was a nice surprise.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Swanney • solo_traveller • gb
6
Average
Pros:

Breakfast very good location excellent

Cons:

Restaurant staff talking amongst themselves too much quality of food served could have been much better especially the prices of each coarse

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
G
gareth • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious
Staffs was helpful

Cons:

Car park not bigger enough and cars was parking on double yellow lines

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
C
Cat • couple • gb
9
Great hotel
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Clean and good location.
Bath in room!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The position of the hotel is brilliant.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Isabella • couple • gb
8
Good
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Couldn’t control temp from room

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • extended_group • tw
7
Pros:

菜色有限,水果太少

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
D
Debbie • couple • gb
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • couple • gb
10
Stunning. We will definitely stay here again
Pros:

Absolutely stunning hotel, fabulous location and we had an amazing view of the cathedral.
The town centre was just a ten minute walk from the hotel.
Staff were all so friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was spot on.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Mary • extended_group • gb
9
Lovely Norwich
Pros:

Located

Cons:

Expensive food

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Erica • family_with_children • gb
7
Very friendly staff, hotel is a great location.
Pros:

The staff were great, very friendly, we also really enjoyed the tour in the Bentley this really stood out. I liked that there were mirrors in the bedroom near plugs, it's amazing how many rooms don't get this right.

Cons:

I did not like our room, simply there was too much furniture in it, I could not walk around the bed as the table and chairs were right by it and looked out of place. There was also a sofa bed, that made it seem like a family room. I ended up having to move furniture around. We thought we were getting an exec room, the standard fell short in my view against others I have stayed in. The bathroom was good, it's was frustrating that there was no conditioner in the room (people with long hair need this)! there was also no body lotion, I mention this as the pictures show small bottles so I expected these things to be there and did not pack either. There was noise from Disco both nights, useful that reception gave us a heads up and it did not impact our sleep but one to factor when your booking if you are a light sleeper. It was a shame we were staying for my mum special birthday and we both felt a bit disappointed with the room.

In the bar, staff lacked experience on making drinks.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • nl
9
Geweldig!
Pros:

Prachtig sfeervol hotel!
Vriendelijk ontvangst, onze koffers werden zelfs naar onze kamer gebracht.
Fijne bedden, en je kunt zelfs uit 5 verschillende kussens kiezen. ( thanks Holly).
Een bonus dat je op vrijdag of zaterdag een rit in de Bentley van het hotel mag maken met een super aardige chauffeur die van alles over de stad vertelde.

Cons:

Helemaal niets!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
A good couple of nights, thank you
Pros:

Location
Staff
Cleanliness

Cons:

Room heating complicated to adjust

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee