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The Thomas Paine

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated
Building design

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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33 White Hart Street, Thomas Paine Hotel, Thetford, England, IP24 1AA
  • Place, Charles Burrell Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dad's Army Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury plus room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Luxury plus room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Thomas Paine

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, wedding services and a communal living room are on-site.
The Thomas Paine offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and portable fans. Microwaves, fridges and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at The Thomas Paine, you're just a quick walk from In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms, conference space and laundry facilities
  • Steps from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and Charles Burrell Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 40 square feet (4 square metres) and includes conference space. The Thomas Paine also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Thetford hotel is smoke free.

Franklins Brasserie – On-site brasserie.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Franklins Brasserie

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 40 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Friday - Sunday (3:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The restaurant is open from noon to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 5 PM on Sunday.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per day
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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 not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Friday - Sunday: 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Historical Thomas Paine Hotel Thetford
Historical Thomas Paine Thetford
Historical Thomas Paine Thetf
The Thomas Paine Hotel
The Thomas Paine Thetford
Historical Thomas Paine Hotel
The Thomas Paine Hotel Thetford

The Thomas Paine Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 155 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, staff & cost.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly service. Room clean, well kept. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricki

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

An odd experience

Stayed 3 nights for business. The single staff member on site was very accommodating when we needed to alter the booking date. Unfortunately the rest of the experience was sub par. No hot water for 2/3 days, and the shallow shower tray would overflow onto the floor after 3 minutes so you had to be fast. Arrived back one afternoon to the whole hotel locked up and no one in at all, one of the room keys stopped working so we were stuck in limbo in the hotel stairwell until someone could be reached, 4 phone calls later and a young lad arrived (who was very helpful and professional). Room was not made up one day, and the towels were not changed in the whole 3 days. The restaurant was closed the whole time, this was announced to us via email a couple of days before arrival, and after the booking was made, no breakfast option either so had to eat at the premier inn up the road. The ‘pool’ and ‘gym’ advertised is actually a voucher for the local leisure centre. Will not be returning to this hotel. Building is very nice and traditional, but parking limited. Be wary of glowing reviews for this hotel from new accounts only having made one review ever - fishy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sotero

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property whilst old and historic was in desperate need of a coat of paint windows were filthy the bathroom was dangerous the shower drain cover was broken and a wood screw was used to replace the original one it stuck out and was very sharp as i found out when i stood on it, the room had no airflow / air conditioning the main road was noisy as was the car / house alarm that went off outside our window every 5 minutes from 5am onwards! not great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very friendly and helpful. Great communication Rooms were very nice, airy, quality furniture and decor throughout. No air con but fans provided in rooms. Plenty of drawers and wardrobe space. Bathroom spacious with nice shower. No problems parking. Ate one night, both meals nice and i particularly recommend the punjab rajma curry which was delightful. Great location, a quick walk into centre. Minor critiques ..Music and talking outside my room a little loud until 2am but it was a Saturday night so not entirely unexpected and I’m a light sleeper. Other room slept like a baby. Couldn’t find a key card drop off box when reception was closed at checkout. Don’t know why hotels always use such tiny cups in the bedrooms.. I need a mug in the morning! I will happily stay again when next in Thetford.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

6/10 Okay

Graham John

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Doors are locked after 9pm, and unfortunately due to rod delays I didn’t arrive until 10pm, at which point I was charged for late check in (a first in my experience), and the receptionist left shortly after
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The kitchens were closed but the owner offered a room upgrade and bottle of fiz as recompense. Friendly staff and spotlessly clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First night no hot water they rang the day after to apologise but nothimg offered in way of reimbursment. Secomd night water was warm at best. Both nights the shower pressure was terrible, barely wets you. The bed is not comfortable in the slightest
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Denis

Business traveller

Poor show

Was shown to my room by receptionist room was not made up receptionist made up room served behind the bar prepared and served a light evening meal god knows what they would do without her was far to expensive for service provided and very low water pressure for shower a full refund would not be out of order very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

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

6/10 Okay

Barry

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Comfortable stay once the heating kicked in. The hotel was booked in the premise that on Hotels.com showed that it had access to gym facilities. Upon arrival, it was explained this was not the case. We were greeted kindly and checked in without any issues - booking was already paid for online. Breakfast - a box breakfast was offered but was also advised we could go to breakfast at a different hotel. The hotel is unmanned from around 8pm until…well I left at 8.50am and the front doors were still locked. Would have been great to sort out invoicing issues In person. Overall, my stay was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After returning to the area after 16 years, we chose this hotel for the personal touch over other chain options. The hotel's staff was amazing and accomodating. They provided great service and every meal was delicious. The Thomas Paine Museum was of special interest and full of information for this history buff. We cant wait to book our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room needs decorating, the pillows need replacing and the windows need replacing, preferably with double glazing to reduce the noise from the busy road outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. A real find
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

A wonderful stay

Great friendly welcome by Gez and his team - Very friendly, professional service and attention. Room fantastic, drinks great, Goat curry - the best!!! Will be back just for the food and drinks available and attentive staff/friends
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023