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

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Classic British Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

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

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Norwich

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ipek
    Turkey Turkey
    Perfect staff Perfect Location Perfect Cleaning Perfect beds
  • Markus
    Austria Austria
    Staff allowed me to have early breakfast due to early departure, including hot drinks service. Complementary water also provided with room.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    food very good. little bar great fun. staff excellent.location perfect for walking in all directions.
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the fact that I left my bag at reception as was too early to check in and when I returned to check in found my bag had already been taken to my room. Room was large and really comfortable with a nice bathroom.
  • Barbara
    United States of America United States of America
    Ralph at Front desk was exceptional.Helped me with luggage, answered my questions, always pleasant.
  • Lianne
    Canada Canada
    A beautiful spot next to Norwich Cathedral. The restaurant, bar, and courtyard all excellent spots to enjoy within this hotel. Well done and thank you!
  • Donna
    Ireland Ireland
    We liked the warm welcome at reception. Breakfast buffet was lovely. Room was very comfortable. Beautiful mural on the bathroom wall of Norwich. Aircon was excellent.
  • Helen
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is perfect for sightseeing, especially at the cathedral and Elm Hill. Everyone on the staff was very professional and pleasant. And they were always willing to assist me with calling cabs, etc.
  • Isabella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I always stay at the Maids Head when I visit my daughter who lives in Norwich. The staff are always helpful and friendly, the rooms are always lovely and clean. I love it there!
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were terrific and helpful. Room was great. Very close to Norwich Cathedral.

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, 8.6

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPad
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £8 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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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.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

FAQs about The Maids Head Hotel

  • Guests staying at The Maids Head Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • The Maids Head Hotel is 2,150 feet from the center of Norwich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Maids Head Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double
  • The Maids Head Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Themed dinners
  • The Maids Head Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • WinePress Restuarant
  • Check-in at The Maids Head Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Maids Head Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.