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The Thomas Paine

3.5 star property

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated
Dinner served
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated
Building design

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
$138
$115 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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33 White Hart Street, Thomas Paine Hotel, Thetford, England, IP24 1AA
  • Place, Charles Burrell Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dad's Army Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury plus room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Luxury plus room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Thetford

With a stay at The Thomas Paine, you'll be centrally located in Thetford, steps from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and within a 5-minute walk of Charles Burrell Museum. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Dad's Army Museum and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Go Ape Thetford.

What's nearby

  • In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Charles Burrell Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Thetford Priory - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dad's Army Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Thetford Station - 5 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sainsbury's Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tall Orders - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Thomas Paine

Hotel with free parking, steps from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
The Thomas Paine offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a communal living room and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Franklins Brasserie, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Thetford? This hotel has 40 square feet (4 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Franklins Brasserie - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Onsite venue #2 - cocktail bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Franklins Brasserie

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 40 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Friday - Sunday (3:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The restaurant is open from noon to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 5 PM on Sunday.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Historical Thomas Paine Hotel Thetford
Historical Thomas Paine Thetford
Historical Thomas Paine Thetf
The Thomas Paine Hotel
The Thomas Paine Thetford
Historical Thomas Paine Hotel
The Thomas Paine Hotel Thetford