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The Maids Head Hotel

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A spacious, well-lit dining area with high ceilings and chandeliers, featuring a variety of seating arrangements and a central decorative plant.
An attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with multiple pillows, a round ottoman, a vintage bathtub, and a small table with a lamp.
A Wine Press fine dining establishment with a classic car displayed outside.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and hanging flowers.
A lobby with a brick wall, tiled floor, and a wooden door.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$145 nightly
The current price is $174 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Explore the area

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Tombland, Norwich, England, NR3 1LB
  • Place, Norwich Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwich Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwich Theatre Royal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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An attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with multiple pillows, a round ottoman, a vintage bathtub, and a small table with a lamp.

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, a chair with a cushion, a lamp on a side table, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with a pillow, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a pet bed with bowls.

Dog Friendly Executive Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a window with blinds, a mirror, and a green pendant light.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Norwich

With a stay at The Maids Head Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Norwich, steps from Tombland and Elm Hill. .This historic hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Norwich Cathedral and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Norwich Castle.

What's nearby

  • Tombland - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Norwich Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Magdalen Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Norwich Castle - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Norwich Theatre Royal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Norwich Station - 11 min walk
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wrights - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ribs of Beef - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪St. Andrews Brewhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Louis Marchesi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Courtyard Café - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Maids Head Hotel

The Maids Head Hotel offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 84 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a banquet hall and bike storage.
Grab a bite to eat at WinePress at Wensum, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
WinePress at Wensum - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • WinePress at Wensum

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 6 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1287
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff and hotel. Great history and we took advantage of the free tour or the city in a beautiful 1952 Bentley
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly. The breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, great location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, perfect location, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, excellent air conditioning in our room which was well used during the hot weather.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and staff all really lovely. We hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a wonderful stay and we couldn't fault anything. Would recommend to anyone. We had the surlington junior suite and it was a very high standard, loved the bathroom with roll top bath. Staff very helpful and breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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great location and EV charging option
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Always a lovely place to visit. Staff are so nice and helpful. A small gym or exercise room would be nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Norwich, great parking out the back, centrally located. Good selection for breakfast. Bedroom nicely appointed with nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with character situated in the centre of Norwich, a stones throw from the cathedral, Elm Hill and numerous restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. A bonus is electric car chargers in the car park (£10 overnight plus £5 for charging - good value).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, nice staff, super close to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The history and location of the property which couldn’t be beaten. Everything was first class and I have no adverse comments.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Even though the hotel was full on a summer weekend, the staff were very pleasant and helpful. The car parking was very good. Very nice complimentary Bentley experience. A great base for a very enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel in the charming heart of the city. The suite was lovely, the breakfast amazing, and the whole vibe in general was just spot on. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very impressed by the service, great location with parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A very good location close to the cathedral and town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position, with cathedral, shops, bars and restaurants nearby. The ride around in the vintage Bentley was excellent. The room was very comfortable, with excellent air con for the very hot weather. Restaurant comfortable with good choice. Staff friendly and helpful, we will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect. Staff exceptionally helpful. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel in a central location. Lovely room (large bathroom!) and great breakfast choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room nice staff great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a really lovely hotel in a great location, nice breakfast and nice decor and well maintained rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved the ambience of restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026