With a stay at The William IV in Norwich (Thorpe Hamlet), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Norfolk Broads and 8 minutes from University of East Anglia. .This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Woodrow Pilling Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from James Stuart Garden.
The William IV offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as karaoke, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this inn include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Karaoke
Family friendly
High chair
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoking not allowed
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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The William IV Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 60 reviews
10 - Excellent
15
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 60 reviews
8 - Good
26
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 60 reviews
6 - Okay
13
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 60 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Julian
Jan 25, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly host,nice warm clean room and a great breakfast.
The stay was ok, I thought the triple room was a double and a single but it's 3 singles - thats my fault for not paying attention. One to note is the pub doesn't do food, it doesn't say it does on Hotels.com but I made the mistake of looking on Google which shows pictures of menus and food so I assumed it did... The bas was busy and friendly enough (football night, showing on the tv's) Where it loses stars is I went down to breakfast at the time arranged when I checked in and the pub was locked and the lights off, knocked on the doors but nobody seemed to be about so as I was only there for 1 night I put the key back in the room and left for work...
Good pub doing food and large screens showing sports.
Rooms nice and warm and comfy bed
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Vanessa
Traveled with family
Nov 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Simple but effective
Very basic. We only needed a bed for the night. Did not notice it was in a pub. But the girl who attended us was nice and did a good breakfast in the morning.
I was put in a room with 3 single beds. I tried all 3 and they were all extremely uncomfortable. The room is very run down and dirty. The bathroom was cold as the heating didn't work and the shower does not have enough power to have a decent shower. All in all it was an awful experience
Great pub in a great place, 15 minute walk to the city centre, staff were amazing ! Room spotless, food awesome, we ate There morning and night , each meal was amazing !!
Ten out of ten
Graham
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
6/10 Okay
Raymond
Traveled with family
Aug 19, 2020
Overnight stay
For an overnight stay it was convenient for the town centre, but a steep walk not suitable for all. Generally clean and the inclusive breakfast was very good.
Clean and tidy room in a pub, was not disturbed by being in a pub. We went out early [before breakfast] one day and the landlady offered to do us a pack as we would miss breakfast. 15 min walk to the railway station down hill. Would use again.
Good sized room, with comfortable bed, and tea /coffee making facilities - Tassimo coffee maker! Friendly staff, without being over-bearing. Delicious breakfast and was allowed to addt a sausage and grilled tomato to Eggs Benedict. Staff went over and above on the Saturday night, by lending an iPhone charger, as I had left mine at home.
The room was spacious, well decorated, with good facilities and was good value for money. The breakfast was very generous with good quality sausages. The only slight downside was that the mattress wasn't the most comfortable that I've ever had in a hotel but for the price, I can't really complain.
Amazing stay again. Staff are so friendly and welcoming puts you at ease straight away. Breakfast is brilliant plenty of choice and large portions. Perfect location for exploring the City and only a 5min walk to train station
Room a good size will all amenities, very clean, shower enclosure leaked. Breakfast very good and served from early. Good walk from city center (15 mins), ok going in as down hill, whereas coming back up long steep hill. would stay again
ANDREW
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
6/10 Okay
Lorraine
Aug 16, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, but honestly not what I was expecting.
Breakfast very dissapointing.