The Maids Head Hotel

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Lift

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-panelled Maids Head Bar offers real ales and quality beers. Guests can also make use of the onsite beauty salon, Best Beauty. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 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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Guests who stayed here loved

Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely room, great breakfast and welcoming and efficient staff”
Mccourt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff are very friendly and helpful and the location is perfect.”
Rigney
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very central hotel next to the Cathedral. Oldest recorded hotel in England. Lovely period features in the hotel but still modern. We are Vegan and have a lovely breakfast with lots of Vegan options.”
Sean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a very pleasant relaxing 3 night stay over the New year being very comfortable as it was on our first visit a few years ago and we will be returning again for sure as the location is also just right with about everything we needed within...”
Sprout
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is the best, in the middle of the city. The room was very clean, plus we had a lovely bathroom including a bath.”
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel has so much character, the staff were really helpful and friendly especially the bar and restaurant staff happy to chat and answer questions. The hotel is in the centre of Norwich so easy to walk and explore, our room was amazing and the...”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The whole experience was first rate - from the bar to the breakfast, comfort to cleanliness, and super staff to a superb location”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel with lovely clean rooms. The decore throughout is Beautiful with very comfortable seating areas. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Location is perfect for shops, bars and restaurants.”
Austin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Extremely convenient for the cathedral and other sights. Good parking and close to many bars and restaurants. The history of the building was amazing and breakfast was lovely and well presented.”
Murphy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great City Centre location with parking on site, convenient for historic sites and shopping centre”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
WinePress Restuarant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Maids Head Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 years
Cot 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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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 supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.