The Maids Head Hotel

4.0 star property

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Dining
Exterior
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Property entrance
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Tombland, Norwich, England, NR3 1LB
  • Place, Norwich Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwich Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwich Theatre Royal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Dog Room

  • Sleeps 2

Dog Friendly Executive Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Maids Head Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, free use of bicycles and concierge services.
The Maids Head Hotel offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Maids Head Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Norfolk Broads. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the central location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Tombland and Elm Hill
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 6 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly The Maids Head Hotel also features concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 24-hour room service. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Norwich hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
WinePress at Wensum – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • WinePress at Wensum

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1287
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 7.00 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Maids Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rosette menu was probably some of the best food ever tasted, the lamb was exceptional!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel for the price. Lovely facilities and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I stay often in Norwich and there are some really excellent hotel options. I stayed here because of the excellent reviews but it didn’t live up to the hype. The room was reasonable but a bit dated. But worse was the general grubbyness of the room. Net curtains where grey and stained and round the windows was positively dirty. I’ll stick to the other options in town. Disappointing…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
2 nights room with breakfast. Rooms very tired. Furniture very basic. Mirrors no sensibly located for make up & hairsyling. Lighting dim. Very good staff and a positive atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 2 nights lovely hotel, staff are very friendly. The cathedral is across the road and the castle is close by as well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in a fabulous hotel. Lovely room - clean and spacious. We didn't eat at the hotel so can't comment on breakfast or dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff, spotless and extremely comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room was spotless and comfortable. Hotel location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Room dated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large, warm bathroom. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room was very cold. We called reception and they said we'd need to wait 2 hours for it to warm up, which it didn't...and by then it was too late to ask someone to fix it. We also ordered room service and there were bits missing from our order. A member of staff also walked into the room before check out time while we were in the bathroom. The hotel is very nice but I found the experience to be somewhat lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean, comfortable and food good at breakfast. Really well situated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, room, breakfast, location all amazing. My go to hotel when I stay in Norwich and it never disappoints.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

We found the room very noisy We were offered to see another room but it was no different So we decided to stay put We tried to make a cup of tea but the kettle wbnnnnnk
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs kate e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room nice bathroom,very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel and room was immaculately clean. We had a drink in the bar in the evening and the young man serving was very helpful when choosing a wine to drink. I liked the fact we could easily walk to shops and restaurants near by. Overall we had a wonderful stay and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stag very friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025