Welcome to Maids Head Hotel
The award winning Maids Head Hotel is known to be the oldest hotel in the UK, dating back over 800 years. Perfectly located in the centre of Norwich with its own large car park, this independent, AA 4 Star Silver Hotel, boasts charm and an abundance of character. Walk through its doors and embrace the welcoming splendour of a traditional and historical hotel which today boasts contemporary elegance.
In February, 2022, the Maids Head proudly won Large Independent Hotel in the East of England Tourism Awards and Highly Commended in the Taste of East of England Award. The 2 AA Rosette, WinePress Restaurant, Food and Beverage team, are committed to sourcing locally grown produce and to using local suppliers for both food and drink. Menus reflect the seasons and will delight your taste buds with mouth-watering dishes.
Over the past seven years, the Maids Head Hotel has embarked on a multi-million pound investment with guests at the heart of every decision made. The Hotel is investing in providing guests with unique experiences, whether a spin around the City in a vintage Bentley, to hiring one of the Bobbin Bikes to explore the surrounding area, or to enjoying a fine dining experience in our WinePress Restaurant.
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Our guests are at the heart of everything we do and the focus of our future. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service, fantastic food, exemplary rooms and attention to detail in all aspects of our hotel that will make you want to return again and again.
These are just a few of our most recent reviews on Tripadvisor. Visit our page on Tripadvisor to find out more.
Visit TripadvisorThe WinePress Restaurant
The WinePress Restaurant proudly has proudly retained it’s 2 AA rosette since April 2016.
As well as the a la carte menu, we offer a pre-bookable 5 course tasting menu. Each dish is paired with a complementary wine from our extensive list to offer a delightful dining experience.
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Festive Afternoon Tea at the Maids Head Hotel
29th November 2023Festive Afternoon Tea at the Maids Head Hotel has always been a popular time of the year. Bursting with seasonal flavours, it can be enjoyed from the comfort of the armchairs in the lounge, as well as in the historic WinePress Restaurant. Served daily, afternoon tea can be booked between 2.00 and 4.00pm.Read more »
Enhance Beauty

Ellie Wilson, from Enhance, will be offering a range of beauty treatments in the Hotel’s delightful beauty rooms very soon. More details to follow shortly.