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The Thomas Paine
3.5 star property

Comfortable hotel, walk to Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

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The Thomas Paine

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Front of property – evening/night
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Banquet hall
Luxury plus room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Overview of The Thomas Paine

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
33 White Hart Street, Thomas Paine Hotel, Thetford, England, IP24 1AA
  • Popular LocationCharles Burrell Museum3 min walk
  • Popular LocationDad's Army Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationHigh Lodge Visitor Centre12 min drive
  • AirportNorwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)55 min drive
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Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury plus room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury plus room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Thetford

Located in Thetford, The Thomas Paine is in the city centre and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brandon Country Park and Lynford's Stag and Arboretum, while Charles Burrell Museum and Dad's Army Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Snetterton Race Circuit.
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What's nearby

  • Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life - 1 min walk
  • Charles Burrell Museum - 3 min walk
  • Dad's Army Museum - 6 min walk
  • Elveden Estate - 6 min drive
  • High Lodge Visitor Centre - 12 min drive

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
  • Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
  • The Norfolk Terrier - 15 min walk
  • Chase - 8 min walk

About this property

The Thomas Paine

Hotel near Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Located close to Charles Burrell Museum and Dad's Army Museum, The Thomas Paine provides a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Thomas Paine, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • A reception hall, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Thomas Paine include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, on-request microwaves and electric kettles

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 for a fee: GBP 7.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Thomas Paine

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 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
  • 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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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: from approximately GBP 7.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • 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

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
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Thomas Paine pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Thomas Paine?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Thomas Paine?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a fee of GBP 10.00.

What time is check-out at The Thomas Paine?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Thomas Paine located?

Located in the heart of Thetford, this hotel is steps away from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and Charles Burrell Museum. Dad's Army Museum and Go Ape Thetford are also within 6 mi (10 km). Thetford Station is 5 minutes by foot.

The Thomas Paine Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 133 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:30 PM
Check-Out Time
10:30 AM
Star Rating
3.5