The Thomas Paine

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and Charles Burrell Museum, The Thomas Paine provides a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Franklins Brasserie, the on-site brasserie. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and conference space are available to all guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is £110
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

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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

Located in Thetford, The Thomas Paine is in the city centre and near a train station. Charles Burrell Museum and Dad's Army Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Go Ape Thetford and Brandon Country Park. Enjoy an event or a match at Snetterton Circuit, and consider making time for Lynford's Stag and Arboretum—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Thetford travel guide
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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 miles
  • Charles Burrell Museum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Thetford Priory
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dad's Army Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

  • 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. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Franklins Brasserie, the on-site brasserie. 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
    • An electric car charging station, wedding services and smoke-free property
    • Luggage storage, a reception hall and 3 meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries
    • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • On-request microwaves, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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 day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Thomas Paine?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Thomas Paine on 30 Oct 2026 start from £110, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 163 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly service. Room clean, well kept. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The kitchens were closed but the owner offered a room upgrade and bottle of fiz as recompense. Friendly staff and spotlessly clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, staff & cost.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and Very clean and Tidy. No food option was frustrating but overall the room was very spacious and in very good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and excellent customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hotel was okay.

Hotel was okay. Perfect for business trip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025