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The Maids Head Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect blend of comfort and exploration at this Norwich hotel, with kids' meals at the on-site restaurant and easy access to historic Elm Hill

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The Maids Head Hotel in Norwich offers the WinePress at Wensum restaurant on-site. Families love the kids' meals, and everyone enjoys in-room WiFi. Its prime location near Norwich Cathedral is perfect, with bike rentals available to explore Elm Hill and Tombland areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AED 496
AED 595 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Room options

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Dog Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Dog Friendly Executive Double | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Dog Friendly Executive Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive King Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Norwich City Center, a neighborhood in Norwich, The Maids Head Hotel is near the airport and near a train station. Norwich Castle and Norwich Theatre Royal are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Tombland and Elm Hill. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Carrow Road Stadium. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Norwich travel guide
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Tombland, Norwich, England, NR3 1LB

What's nearby

  • Norwich Cathedral showing heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral
    Norwich Cathedral
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Norwich Castle showing night scenes and heritage architecture
    Norwich Castle
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Elm Hill
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Market Place
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Norwich Theatre Royal
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • BrewDog Norwich
    3 min walk
  • The Ribs of Beef
    2 min walk
  • The Glass House
    1 min walk
  • The Wig and Pen
    3 min walk
  • Aroma
    3 min walk

About this property

The Maids Head Hotel

Upscale historic hotel near Norwich Cathedral
Located close to Elm Hill and Tombland, The Maids Head Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and 6 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 84 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in ECOsmart, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7 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 cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.00 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

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

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Maids Head Hotel Norwich
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Maids Head Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Maids Head Hotel?

As of 13 February 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Maids Head Hotel on 1 March 2026 start from $162.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Maids Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Maids Head Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Maids Head Hotel located?

Located in Norwich City Center, this historic hotel is steps from Tombland, Elm Hill, and Norwich Cathedral. The Forum and Norwich Castle are also within 15 minutes. Norwich Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Maids Head Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice and clean and the staff helpful and friendly . I would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Summar

Great and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, lovely Christmassy vibes in the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Great stay, comfortable and clean, friendly polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, helpful staff, excellent room heating on a very cold january night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, full of history in an excellent location next to the cathedral with parking. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was well appointed and the bed comfortable! Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean, comfortable and food good at breakfast. Really well situated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs kate e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room nice bathroom,very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bar was fully stocked, Staff all very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lovely staff, lovely room, comfortable bed, bowl and bed provided for dog
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel always a joy to stay there when visiting family. Staff always excellent service always excellent. Amazing Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying at the Maids Head, it's convenient to the city and the staff are always friendly and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was welcoming-at the front desk, restaurant and bar. The room was clean and very comfortable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely hotel, every room unique but gorgeous. Friendly staff, perfect location for historical Norwich, great shopping minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for seeing the sights of Norwich
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stag very friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly helpful staff in a beautiful hotel. Wensum junior suite was lovely. Great location for exploring/walking Norwich historical areas including the Castle, Cathedral and Elm Hill. Large car park behind the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel and room was immaculately clean. We had a drink in the bar in the evening and the young man serving was very helpful when choosing a wine to drink. I liked the fact we could easily walk to shops and restaurants near by. Overall we had a wonderful stay and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and polite, room clean. Coupme of things wernt happy with, no a proper kingsize bed two singles put together so ridge down the middle, wifi cutting in and out. Caution if you want an executive room with a sofa in it as not all have these and you have to tell them tou want this before you go.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a unique and historic hotel. We enjoyed a nice quiet room with a comfortable bed and excellent bathroom/shower. The staff was very accommodating and quite friendly. We loved their wonderful breakfast. Centrally located and great parking in a very congested part of Norwich. Highly recommended and supposedly the oldest hotel in the UK.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice friendly staff,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location, easy to walk into the city or to the station. There are some great dining options around the hotel. We stayed in the Surlingham suite which was gorgeous. The view in the morning of the cathedral was fantastic. The staff could not have been more helpful, everything we asked for they accommodated. We'd definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, convenient, and as opposed to giant corporate chains has character and charm. Would return. Located in a city that deserves more attention than it gets. Great history and location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TPI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have no pets. Great to have pubs, restaurants and tourist destinations nearby. We did not want to drive anywhere so the hotel location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel

My husband brought us here for my birthday and we stayed for one night. All the staff were very friendly and efficient. Our twin room was clean and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. We had an evening meal here and the meals were exceptionally good. Breakfast was very good too. We would definitely book to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025