The Thomas Paine

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

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You'll be in a fantastic location at The Thomas Paine, only a five-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.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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 £97
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

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A neatly made bed with floral-patterned pillows and a wooden headboard.

Luxury Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with a quilted headboard, two bedside tables, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Luxury plus room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and floral wallpaper.

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, ornate wall decorations, and a chandelier.

Junior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine – Museum in Thetford - 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 - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dad's Army Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 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 Cinnamon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Busy Bees - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Railway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Thomas Paine

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at The Thomas Paine, only a five-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

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Friday - Sunday (3:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM 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.

Required at check-in

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

Pets

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

Internet

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

Parking

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

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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • 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

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Franklins Brasserie – On-site brasserie. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 100.00 per accommodation, per week

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 checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 24 August to 8 October:
  • Dining venue
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Pets

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

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
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-authorise 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 car 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 on-site 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 3 minutes' walk from Charles Burrell 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

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms very clean and comfortable and personell very, very nice. The bar tender and the young blond guy in service have been extremely nice and made us felt at home.
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8/10 Very good

Property was a bit strange from outside has it did not open until 3pm when the bar opened it was closed again early so no food in restaurant available. Once closed the only people in the building were guests no staff. Although it didn't look great outside the rooms were very nice and well equipped. Overall good stay for one night and plenty of places to eat.
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6/10 Good

Room was clean with a modern bathroom and comfortable. We didn't spend time in the hotel bar or restaurant but did have a drink outside where there were some tables for diners. Service was fine, but when we got up to leave the next morning the reception and bar area were all locked up (8:30am). In the end I had to call the hotel to find out how to check out and was told to just leave the key in the room and go. This wasn't really an issue for us, but it would have been better to be told of these arrangements in advance. We were only passing through Thetford and stayed on the way to an event the next day and it was fine for that, but Thetford itself was very disappointing to walk around. Not much there, no real restaurants and just run down pubs and cheap shops. Having previously stayed at Bury St Edmonds, the two feel worlds apart... As a place for a one night stop over it was perfectly fine but better towns are close by...
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent friendly service. Room clean, well kept. Recommended.
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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.
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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
Verified review

4/10 Fair

I did arrive at 9.15pm but had messaged ahead to say I would be late. No staff were on site the number I called brought a very helpful young chap from his home to let me in. The bar was closed so no refreshments. When I awoke next morning the hotel was pretty much locked no staff on site and no breakfast as I exited at 8.45. The hotel itself is nice and the chap that came to let me in was very pleasant but a hotel with no staff on site is poor in my book.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was nice and cozy, it had the best bed I have ever slept on in a hotel! The tea and coffee were very much appreciated as well. The staff were lovely, they couldn’t do enough for you, I will definitely stay again if I visit Thetford.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, staff & cost.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing food and comfortable beds
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6/10 Good

nobody on arrival only a 14 year old who could not serve at the bar. It is need of some updating. It was O.K for a short visit.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great room and excellent customer service
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8/10 Very good

Hotel was okay.

Hotel was okay. Perfect for business trip
Verified review

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
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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.
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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.
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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.
Verified review

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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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6/10 Good

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.
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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