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The Maids Head Hotel

4.0 star property

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Reception
Meeting facility
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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Tombland, Norwich, England, NR3 1LB
  • Norwich Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Norwich Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Carrow Road
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Dog Friendly Executive Double

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Executive Dog Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive King Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Maids Head Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Elm Hill
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service and conference space.
The Maids Head Hotel offers 84 accommodations with iPads and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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.

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
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a 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 bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from Elm Hill and Tombland
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Maids Head Hotel also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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.

Languages

English

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)

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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • WinePress at Wensum

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference space
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • IPad
  • Plasma TV with 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

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 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.

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

Maids Head
Maids Head Hotel
Maids Head Hotel Norwich
Maids Head Norwich
Maids Hotel
The Maids Head Hotel Hotel
The Maids Head Hotel Norwich
The Maids Head Hotel Hotel Norwich

The Maids Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1008 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Sadly charmless

Harumph. It wasn’t exactly our first choice but circumstances led to us staying here and it lived down to expectations. Proudly bills itself as the UK’s oldest hotel and that’s exactly the vibe you’ll get as you approach from the hideous 70s extension at the rear car park. Bills itself as dog friendly and that’s just the vibe you’ll get as you’re cheerily told breakfast options are the street or your room. Rooms are refurbished, which is good. The view straight out onto the drain pipe, wall and corridor from which other guests have a direct and unobstructed view straight into your room was less so (and that’s several categories up from the standard room too). I wouldn’t again, no matter what the circumstances.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

The

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in several hotels in Norwich over the last couple of years. For us the Maids Head Hotel was the best - comfortable bed, great shower and central location - we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Norwich

I visit Norwich, my old college town, annually, and always stay at The Maid’s Head. Authentic, period building. Great location for cathedral and downtown. Fascinating layout and unique rooms. Convenient parking. Always love my stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Travelled with group
I loved the view of the cathedral from our room and the customer service of the staff on front desk reception and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, and wonderful thoughtful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant

Nicely, recently decorated, clean, own parking, v centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

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

8/10 Good

Bethan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely weekend

Breakfast was lovely, staff super helpful and very friendly. Only downside was the pillows couldn’t get comfy at all
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely, but getting tired.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

City Break

Great hotel, location and brilliant staff! Room upgraded on arrival which was great, plenty of parking behind the hotel. Room amenities very good including the iPad to send messages to reception/order food. Breakfast was one of the best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay including a Shardlake's Norwich tour and in the evening a lovely meal. Enjoyed our room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Old but well maintained hotel. Friendly staff, great location for walking to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miss K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. They even had a softer pillow ready for me on arrival (second time I've stayed)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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