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The Thomas Paine

Property class: 3.5
Hotel with restaurant, near Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

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In the heart of Thetford, The Thomas Paine Hotel offers a unique blend of history and charm. Enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant, relax on the sun-kissed terrace or connect with friends over drinks at the bar. With high-speed WiFi, luggage storage and laundry facilities available.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY793
CNY952 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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7.4 out of 10
Good
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
33 White Hart Street, Thomas Paine Hotel, Thetford, England, IP24 1AA

What's nearby

  • In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Charles Burrell Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thetford Priory - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dad's Army Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 35 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 55 min drive
  • Thetford Station - 5 min walk
  • Harling Road Station - 15 min drive
  • Brandon Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sainsbury's Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cinnamon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saffron - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Thomas Paine

You'll be in a fantastic location at The Thomas Paine, just a 5-minute walk from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and Charles Burrell Museum. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Dad's Army Museum and Brandon Country Park are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (40 square feet)

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Franklins Brasserie - Onsite brasserie.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Thomas Paine offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Thomas Paine does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Thomas Paine?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Thomas Paine?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Thomas Paine?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The Thomas Paine and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life (1-min walk) and Charles Burrell Museum (3-min walk), along with Dad's Army Museum (6-min walk) and Go Ape Thetford (5.5 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near The Thomas Paine?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Franklins Brasserie.

What's the area around The Thomas Paine like?

The Thomas Paine is in the heart of Thetford, a short 5-minute walk from Thetford Station and 6 minutes' walk from Dad's Army Museum.

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Reviews

The Thomas Paine Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Bathroom
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Great Staff and Very clean and Tidy. No food option was frustrating but overall the room was very spacious and in very good condition.
Elliot, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location, staff & cost.
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent friendly service. Room clean, well kept. Recommended.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing food and comfortable beds
Patrick, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel

Had a lovely stay here great location very friendly staff will definitely be back
Roy, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The kitchens were closed but the owner offered a room upgrade and bottle of fiz as recompense. Friendly staff and spotlessly clean room.
David, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great room and excellent customer service
Luis Filipe, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel was okay.

Hotel was okay. Perfect for business trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel. A real find
Petet, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice building.
Pauline, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful stay

Great friendly welcome by Gez and his team - Very friendly, professional service and attention. Room fantastic, drinks great, Goat curry - the best!!! Will be back just for the food and drinks available and attentive staff/friends
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Owner and staff welcoming and attentive. Absolutely lovely room with everything you need in the bathroom. Good choice of menu at reasonable prices and cooked to perfection. Highly recommended.
Carol, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed overnight while going to a gig in Thetford forest. The owner and his wife and staff were perfect hosts, very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our meal and drinks. Atmosphere relaved and freiedly. Would definately stay again and happy to reconmend.
david, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

After returning to the area after 16 years, we chose this hotel for the personal touch over other chain options. The hotel's staff was amazing and accomodating. They provided great service and every meal was delicious. The Thomas Paine Museum was of special interest and full of information for this history buff. We cant wait to book our next trip.
Will, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel in Darkness

The hotel is not staffed from Monday to Thursday so no restaurant or breakfast and reception. We are met by a lovely young lady who checked us in and left. There are a number of good restaurants within easy walking distance. Strange coming into a hotel in darkness, but certainly not off putting. We will stay there again.
Mr Theo A, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Doors are locked after 9pm, and unfortunately due to rod delays I didn’t arrive until 10pm, at which point I was charged for late check in (a first in my experience), and the receptionist left shortly after
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The staff here were super friendly but my goodness, the noisy from midnight until 2 in the morning from the washing machines was terrible, an awful Sunday night
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

First night no hot water they rang the day after to apologise but nothimg offered in way of reimbursment. Secomd night water was warm at best. Both nights the shower pressure was terrible, barely wets you. The bed is not comfortable in the slightest
Andrea, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Poor show

Was shown to my room by receptionist room was not made up receptionist made up room served behind the bar prepared and served a light evening meal god knows what they would do without her was far to expensive for service provided and very low water pressure for shower a full refund would not be out of order very disappointing
Denis, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Dreadful

The hotel should not have been open Undergoing refurbishment No hot food at all
George, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The room needs decorating, the pillows need replacing and the windows need replacing, preferably with double glazing to reduce the noise from the busy road outside.
Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Comfortable stay once the heating kicked in. The hotel was booked in the premise that on Hotels.com showed that it had access to gym facilities. Upon arrival, it was explained this was not the case. We were greeted kindly and checked in without any issues - booking was already paid for online. Breakfast - a box breakfast was offered but was also advised we could go to breakfast at a different hotel. The hotel is unmanned from around 8pm until…well I left at 8.50am and the front doors were still locked. Would have been great to sort out invoicing issues In person. Overall, my stay was ok
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

All staff were very friendly and helpful. Great communication Rooms were very nice, airy, quality furniture and decor throughout. No air con but fans provided in rooms. Plenty of drawers and wardrobe space. Bathroom spacious with nice shower. No problems parking. Ate one night, both meals nice and i particularly recommend the punjab rajma curry which was delightful. Great location, a quick walk into centre. Minor critiques ..Music and talking outside my room a little loud until 2am but it was a Saturday night so not entirely unexpected and I’m a light sleeper. Other room slept like a baby. Couldn’t find a key card drop off box when reception was closed at checkout. Don’t know why hotels always use such tiny cups in the bedrooms.. I need a mug in the morning! I will happily stay again when next in Thetford.
Donna, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

the property whilst old and historic was in desperate need of a coat of paint windows were filthy the bathroom was dangerous the shower drain cover was broken and a wood screw was used to replace the original one it stuck out and was very sharp as i found out when i stood on it, the room had no airflow / air conditioning the main road was noisy as was the car / house alarm that went off outside our window every 5 minutes from 5am onwards! not great!
geoffrey, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

dont

the site is currently a building site. They are doing the place up..no bar or restsurant. entrance round the back. Dont think nyone on site at night . NO mention of any of this on hotels .com showr no pressure due to building works assume
Garry, 2-night trip