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The Thomas Paine

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated
In the heart of Thetford, The Thomas Paine Hotel offers a unique blend of history and charm. Enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant, relax on the sun-kissed terrace or connect with friends over drinks at the bar. With high-speed WiFi, luggage storage and laundry facilities available.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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
$131 nightly
The total price is $157
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, 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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Luxury Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury plus room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Luxury plus room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Charles Burrell Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dad's Army Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elveden Estate - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • High Lodge Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 9.3 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 Red Lion (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Croxton Fish Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sainsbury's Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sports Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Thomas Paine

Located near a train station, The Thomas Paine is a great choice for a stay in Thetford. The cocktail bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Franklins Brasserie, which serves dinner.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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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
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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.
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Required at check-in

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

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

Internet

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

Parking

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

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Free use of nearby fitness center

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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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

  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Franklins Brasserie - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Thomas Paine Hotel - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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 check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 28 2025 to September 26 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Pets

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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-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.

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 to 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 vehicle 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?

The Thomas Paine has access to a nearby indoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near The Thomas Paine?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Franklins Brasserie. The dining venue will be unavailable from August 28 2025 to September 26 2025 (dates subject to change).

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 6 minutes' walk from Dad's Army Museum.

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The Thomas Paine Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Bathroom
Shower
Lobby
Food
History

Reviews

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.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing food and comfortable beds
Patrick, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel

Had a lovely stay here great location very friendly staff will definitely be back
Roy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great room and excellent customer service
Luis Filipe, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel was okay.

Hotel was okay. Perfect for business trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel. A real find
Petet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice building.
Pauline, 1-night trip

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
Keith, 1-night trip

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
Amy, 1-night trip

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
Andrea, 2-night trip

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.
david, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Poor show

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
Denis, 1-night trip

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.
Will, 4-night trip

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
Alex, 1-night trip

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
Ian, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dreadful

The hotel should not have been open Undergoing refurbishment No hot food at all
George, 1-night trip

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.
Nicholas, 1-night trip

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
Garry, 2-night trip

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.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Gillian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sharon, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sotero, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dave, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Harry, 1-night trip