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The Maids Head Hotel

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7
  • Free Wifi
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
  • Elevator

This independent and well-appointed AA 4 star hotel is located in the Cathedral Quarter in Norwich and offers chargeable parking to all guests. The property includes an AA Rosette Restaurant, complemented by a Casual Dining menu, with free WiFi throughout. Set in a 13th-century building, the rooms each feature a private modern bathroom. Rooms also have satellite TV, tea and coffee facilities and a hairdryer. Some still retain charming period features. WinePress@Wensum serves simply prepared food in stylish surroundings. The restaurant serves 40 wines by the glass, and the oak-paneled Maids Head Bar offers real ales and quality beers. Guests can also make use of the onsite beauty salon, Enhance. The Maids Head Hotel is centrally located in the Tombland area of Norwich. The Norfolk Broads can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive, and the coast at Cromer is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Classic British Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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See what guests loved the most:

Deborah
United States United States
“We loved the historic character of the hotel. It was within walkable distances to various areas that we visited.”
Rafaela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, clean room, friendly staff. They claim to be the oldest operating hotel in the UK dating back to 1090! Across from the hotel we had a lovely coffee at The Blue Bear. The Norwich Cathedral was a stone throw away and the Norwich...”
Siân
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our rooms were upgraded on arrival so we were very happy with the facilities. Breakfast was great, particularly the selection of pastries! The staff were all lovely.”
Spiegel
United States United States
“We enjoyed the room very much. Very unique. Large writing desk. Helpful staff. Great bar and restaurant. Good location. Great shops and restaurants nearby. A charming hotel! Tess and Michael”
Nigel
United States United States
“The locatin at the heart of Norwich is suerb, and the room was beutifully appointed. Having dedicated parking was also a godsend.”
Palmet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfy bed, clean, good size room. Nice bathroom with good quality towels and cleansing products. Good breakfast. Quiet”
Stephane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing stay! Staff super friendly. The hotel is beautiful very well located and the breakfast is delicious”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“great room, great staff and great breakfast. location was good too”
Markmarshall
United States United States
“Super friendly and helpful staff, cannot beat the location”
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The character of the buildings and the lounges were very comfortable”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
WinePress Restuarant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Maids Head Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Maids Head Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about The Maids Head Hotel