The Thomas Paine

Hotels
7.6
/10
Pleasant
135 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Will

10.0
/ 10
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.

Keith

10.0
/ 10
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

david

10.0
/ 10
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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33 White Hart Street, Thomas Paine Hotel, Breckland District, Thetford, Norfolk, England, IP24 1AA

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33 White Hart Street, Thomas Paine Hotel, Breckland District, Thetford, Norfolk, England, IP24 1AA
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General


Near In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine Museum

Location


With a stay at The Thomas Paine, you'll be centrally located in Thetford, steps from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and 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.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Charles Burrell Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Dad's Army Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Thetford Priory - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Breckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Elveden Estate - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Go Ape Thetford - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
High Lodge Visitor Centre - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Peddars Way - 9.6 km / 5.9 mi
Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre - 10.4 km / 6.4 mi
Knettishall Heath Country Park - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Brandon Country Park - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Brandon Leisure Centre - 11 km / 6.8 mi
Grimes Graves - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Cambridge (CBG) - 48.9 km / 30.4 mi
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 55.3 km / 34.4 mi

Renovations


The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Facilities


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 and a banquet hall.

Business Facilities


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.

Dining


Enjoy a meal at Franklins Brasserie, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Rooms


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.

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General

  • Banquet
  • Reception hall
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Accessibilty

  • Accessible parking
  • Disabled access friendly
  • Accessible path of travel

Hotel Services

  • Wedding service
  • Luggage storage

Business Facilities

  • Business facilities
  • Conference rooms

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Thomas Paine

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:30 - 21:00
Check-out:
Before 10:30

Pets

Service Animals Allowed

Additional Policy

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.

Professional property host/manager, No rollaway/extra beds available, No elevators
  • 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.

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:30 - 21:00 - to 10:30
Available rooms at The Thomas Paine
8
Another facilities in The Thomas Paine
Banquet, Reception hall, Terrace, Accessible parking, Disabled access friendly

Frequently asked question in The Thomas Paine

What are available facilities at The Thomas Paine?
There are top facilites at The Thomas Paine such as Restaurant, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What Time is Check In & Check Out at The Thomas Paine?
Check-in time at The Thomas Paine is staring from 15:30 - 21:00 while the latest check-out time is at before Before 10:30. If you need a hotel early check-in or late check-out, you can submit a special request during your booking. Important: Special requests for flexible check-in or check-out times are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If having an early check-in or late check-out is important for your travel plans, please review the cancellation policy before confirming your reservation.
What is The Star Hotel Classification of The Thomas Paine?
The Thomas Paine is officially classified as a 3.5-star hotel. This star hotel classification indicates the standard of facilities and services provided to guests.
How many rooms are available at The Thomas Paine?
The Thomas Paine has 8 rooms in total.
What do past guests say about The Thomas Paine?
The Thomas Paine is well-known for its Cleanliness, Service and Facilites, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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7.6
Pleasant
From 135 reviews
Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Martin
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

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Great location, staff & cost.
David
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent friendly service. Room clean, well kept. Recommended.
Ricki
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Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Stayed 3 nights for business. The single staff member on site was very accommodating when we needed to alter the booking date. Unfortunately the rest of the experience was sub par. No hot water for 2/3 days, and the shallow shower tray would overflow onto the floor after 3 minutes so you had to be fast. Arrived back one afternoon to the whole hotel locked up and no one in at all, one of the room keys stopped working so we were stuck in limbo in the hotel stairwell until someone could be reached, 4 phone calls later and a young lad arrived (who was very helpful and professional). Room was not made up one day, and the towels were not changed in the whole 3 days. The restaurant was closed the whole time, this was announced to us via email a couple of days before arrival, and after the booking was made, no breakfast option either so had to eat at the premier inn up the road. The ‘pool’ and ‘gym’ advertised is actually a voucher for the local leisure centre. Will not be returning to this hotel. Building is very nice and traditional, but parking limited. Be wary of glowing reviews for this hotel from new accounts only having made one review ever - fishy.
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geoffrey
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
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Donna
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Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Amy
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

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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
David
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The kitchens were closed but the owner offered a room upgrade and bottle of fiz as recompense. Friendly staff and spotlessly clean room.
Andrea
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Denis
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Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Alex
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Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

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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
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Will
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Nicholas
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Petet
10.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great little hotel. A real find
Keith
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Pauline
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Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice building.
david
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Ian
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 157 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Carol
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 158 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
George
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Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 168 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel should not have been open Undergoing refurbishment No hot food at all
Roy
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 171 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Had a lovely stay here great location very friendly staff will definitely be back
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7.6
Pleasant
From 135 reviews
Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Traveler Reviews The Thomas Paine

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Top reviews
Martin
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location, staff & cost.
David
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent friendly service. Room clean, well kept. Recommended.
Ricki
icon-Business
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Stayed 3 nights for business. The single staff member on site was very accommodating when we needed to alter the booking date. Unfortunately the rest of the experience was sub par. No hot water for 2/3 days, and the shallow shower tray would overflow onto the floor after 3 minutes so you had to be fast. Arrived back one afternoon to the whole hotel locked up and no one in at all, one of the room keys stopped working so we were stuck in limbo in the hotel stairwell until someone could be reached, 4 phone calls later and a young lad arrived (who was very helpful and professional). Room was not made up one day, and the towels were not changed in the whole 3 days. The restaurant was closed the whole time, this was announced to us via email a couple of days before arrival, and after the booking was made, no breakfast option either so had to eat at the premier inn up the road. The ‘pool’ and ‘gym’ advertised is actually a voucher for the local leisure centre. Will not be returning to this hotel. Building is very nice and traditional, but parking limited. Be wary of glowing reviews for this hotel from new accounts only having made one review ever - fishy.
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geoffrey
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Read More
Donna
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Amy
icon-Business
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
David
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The kitchens were closed but the owner offered a room upgrade and bottle of fiz as recompense. Friendly staff and spotlessly clean room.
Andrea
icon-Business
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Denis
icon-Business
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Alex
icon-Business
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Read More
Will
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Nicholas
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Petet
10.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great little hotel. A real find
Keith
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Pauline
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice building.
david
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Ian
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 157 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Carol
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 158 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
George
icon-Business
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 168 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel should not have been open Undergoing refurbishment No hot food at all
Roy
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 171 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Had a lovely stay here great location very friendly staff will definitely be back
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