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The Thomas Paine

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

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Building design
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated
Dinner served
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury plus room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dad's Army Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elveden Estate - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • High Lodge Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Lynford's Stag and Arboretum - 13 min drive - 15.8 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 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, Franklins Brasserie, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with 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
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like 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/closets, 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 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.
  • 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 center
  • 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

Property 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

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.

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

As of Mar 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Thomas Paine on Mar 17, 2025 start from CA $218.25, excluding 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– 11:00 PM for a fee of GBP 10.00.

What time is check-out at The Thomas Paine?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out 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 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.

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The Thomas Paine Reviews

Reviews

7.8

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

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Amazing food and comfortable beds
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy

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

Luis Filipe

Great room and excellent customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petet

Great little hotel. A real find
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Very nice building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

david

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

Will

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

8/10 Good

Mr Theo A

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

6/10 Okay

Ian

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

2/10 Terrible

George

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

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

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

4/10 Poor

Garry

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: 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

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

calum

Liked: Staff & service
Disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Richard P

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
After travelling 260 miles it was very disappointing to find that the entrance to car park was blocked off due to construction work. We had difficulty navigating the one way system and pedestrian walkways etc to find an alternative entrance at the rear of the hotel. Also the main reception door was locked so we had to carry our luggage round the exterior of the property to enter by a make shift front entrance where decorators were working. There was no breakfast available and no bar do to the refurbishments being carried out. Won't be returning to this hotel again as it was definitely not good value for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022