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The Thomas Paine

3.5 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated
Dinner served
Superior Double Room
Building design

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

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33 White Hart Street, Thomas Paine Hotel, Thetford, England, IP24 1AA
  • Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dad's Army Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Elveden Estate
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

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

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Luxury plus room

Luxury plus room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

  • Charles Burrell Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dad's Army Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elveden Estate - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • High Lodge Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Croxton Fish Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Norfolk Terrier - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chase - ‬8 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, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, 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). To-go breakfasts are available daily from 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
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.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 4:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Franklins Brasserie - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Thomas Paine Hotel - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Franklins Brasserie
  • Thomas Paine Hotel

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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

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

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 per person
  • 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

The Thomas Paine Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 147 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Denis

Business traveller

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. A real find
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

calum

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

George

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Dreadful

The hotel should not have been open Undergoing refurbishment No hot food at all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy

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

Lovely Hotel

Had a lovely stay here great location very friendly staff will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mr Theo A

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Richard P

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Garry

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

Lovely room, building work hopefully finished soon

I was upgraded to the Thomas Paine room and it was amazing. A very special room, with sitting area, writing desk, high ceilings and just gorgeous. The shower was not as powerful or user friendly as I would have liked, but I could cope. There was confusion over breakfast - it has to be booked in advance online, and is only a box breakfast. There is currently a lot of building work going on in the public areas, but this is hoped to be finished soon and the final result looks as though it is going to be amazing. The owner was very friendly and proud of his hotel, rightly so. I would definitely go back, especially once the building work is finished.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing food and comfortable beds
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not what I expected

There was a lot of building work being carried out, and the bar and reception was closed. The shower had very low water pressure, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022