The Maids Head Hotel, Norwich
About the Hotel
Rooms
The Maids Head Hotel has 84 rooms, each decorated to reflect the hotel's character. Rooms include tea and coffee facilities, Freeview television, and an in-room iPad guest services directory providing hotel information, room service details, and internet access. The Wensum suite features exposed beams, a large sitting area, tactile fabrics, and a bathroom with a roll-top bath and walk-in shower. The Rockland suite is a quintessentially British suite with bright and spacious decor and decadent furnishings. Some of available room types are Cozy Single Rooms, Luxurious Suites, Contemporary Double Rooms, and Family Rooms. Executive double rooms are more spacious than standard doubles and feature a king- or super-king-sized bed. The Shardlake junior suite has a king-sized bed that can convert into a twin bedded room.
Dining Options
The WinePress Restaurant, which has 2 AA Rosettes, uses seasonal produce from local producers. Guests can choose from an a la carte menu or a tasting menu with paired wines. Afternoon Tea is served in the lounges or WinePress Restaurant, featuring finger sandwiches, Chef's savories, cheese and fruit scones, and seasonal cake bites with Wilkinson's loose leaf tea or coffee. The Maids Head Bar is open from 10 AM to 11 PM daily, serving a Classics Menu. A 24-hour menu is available for hotel guests. Street Food Sundays take place in the courtyard. Norfolk Week Restaurant Week menu can be enjoyed alfresco in the Autumn-themed courtyard.
Leisure & Entertainment
Guests can hire Bobbin Bikes to explore the area. The Maids Head Bar offers a range of local beers. The hotel is investing in experiences such as vintage Bentley city tours. For beauty treatments, Enhance offers services ranging from facial cleanses to lash extensions in the onsite beauty rooms. The hotel car park, located on Pigg Lane (NR3 1RS), is covered by CCTV and security lit. Additionaly, guests can access a variety of treatments in the Salon, ranging from massages and facials to manicures and pedicures.
Location and Transportation
The Maids Head Hotel is in the heart of Norwich, 1 km from Norwich and 15 km from Norwich International Airport. The Car park is located on Pigg Lane, a cobbled side road off Palace Street, postcode NR3 1RS. Landmarks nearby include Elm Hill Contemporary Art (0.3 km), Norwich Arts Centre (0.5 km), and Norwich Cathedral (0.5 km).
Services
The Maids Head Hotel offers services including complimentary parking for WinePress Restaurant and event attendees. The Reception Desk delivers service to guests. The hotel offers versatile event spaces for meetings, conferences, and weddings. All hotel bedrooms have access to in-house iPads. The hotel is the Norfolk & Norwich Festival Accommodation Partner for 2025. The hotel provides the option of a cruise along the Wensum in the Tiffany Rose electric river boat.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Barber shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- iPad
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor