Old Library Wood
Old Library Wood, Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom- Park
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Riverside Location
Enjoy the picturesque views of River Wensum from your room and take a leisurely stroll by the riverside.
Convenient Amenities
Relax in comfort with in-room entertainment and complimentary tea/coffee facilities for a cozy stay experience.
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Check-in from
02:30 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
13 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
River View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
Street View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
6 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
8 sqm
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The room was quaint and the bed, bedding and pillows were so comfortable, more so than the one I had stayed in at an expensive Airbnb in Somerset. The staff were lovely. The view of the river was incredible and seeing all the beautiful swans swimming about warmed my heart.
I can't think of anything.
It was clean,comfortable and a great location. Lovely views of the river and close to the train station.
Breakfast Spa Swimming pool
No plug socket by the bed to charge your phone
Location was outstanding. Two minute walk to station. Less then ten minutes to the cathedral. Staff could not have been more hospitable.
I would prefer a firmer mattress. Everything else fine.
Bathroom was very clean and there was enough space to place clothes/towels Located very close to the trainstation, right next to the river
The bed was a bit squeaky
Good location, convenient to train station.
Disgusting inside. Spiders in bathroom, decrepit condition of room. Noisy. Breakfast subpar.
The hotel is situated close to the city centre, near a river that runs through Norwich, pretty scenery with mature trees, grass areas, an ancient bridge and other crossing places giving access to both sides creating a pleasant place to stroll along. I had a lovely warm welcome on arrived from the duty manager. He was polite, friendly, engaging in interesting conversations whilst sorting out the necessary paperwork. The room was clean, well furnished with a really comfortable bed and a good supply of tea/coffee etc. A good choice for breakfast in a pleasant room. I would happily return and highly recommend it.
Nothing.
Very close to railway station and lots of pubs and restaurants
Little bit noisy as close to a main road but not too bad.
فقط الموقع
غير نظيف الغرفه ليست نظيفه وتوجد رائحة دورات مياة في الاسياب واغطيه الاسره متسخه وتوجد سدادات اذان من النزلاء السابقين في الفندق. مهترئ
Staff, location, atmosphere
Door locks a bit strange.
It is very close to Norwich Station.
The hotel is on a major arterial road. My room was on the ground floor and faced the road. It was very, very noisy. The wooden boards are also very creaky.
Comfy bed/pillows/bedding etc. Tower fan provided in the room. Decent shower with good water pressure. Friendly, informative and polite staff. Parking permit available. Affordable pricing. Nice clean fresh towels provided and waiting for us in the room on arrival.
Nothing stood out as something I did not like, the room may be slightly small for some but it was plentiful for my own needs. Some may not like the parking permit additional cost but seemed reasonable to me.
Lovely hotel and lovely staff
La ubicació era perfecta: molt a prop de l'estació i a només 10-12 minuts del centre. L'habitació era súper acollidora i comfortable. En James molt amable :-)
Good location close to train station and within walking distance to city centre and football ground
Could hear occasional foot traffic and bathroom noise from room above
The room and common areas were very clean and well maintained. Staff was kind and professional. Great value for money, if you’re looking for something simple but nice I would definitely recommend! Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion and towels were provided.
My room was on ground floor so there was a bit of noise from the street and people passing by in the hall.
A fabulous quaint hotel, central to everything, and right by a lovely canal.
All good b
It was local to the city centre and river.
Not a great view outside my window.
It was very comfortable and clean
Nothing
Nice decor in the rooms the actual shower was excellent and powerful. Nice pillows plug sockets were a good idea
Needed better glazing as we were on a men road. Mattress way too soft for my liking. Bathroom needed updating except the shower, see above. Everything a little cramped
The bed was very comfy with a fan supplied and the staff were lovely!
Location was great. Good value for money. Room spotlessly clean.
All good
Well located. Nice breakfast. Courteous staff.
Very noisy. It was circumstantial, but I had a very poor sleep.
Very close to the station and a short walk into the centre. Great location and value for money!!
The shower run cold a few times I used it but not a massive problem in this hot weather.
Comfortable, nice-looking room, comfortable with good facilities. Professional and polite staff. Particularly good offering for breakfast in my view, in terms of cereals. Location very near to the train station and the river are big bonuses, plus easy access to the city centre.
The breakfast was great and well tended. We had a change in itinerary that the management helped accomodate beyond expectations. Both night shift and dayshift were very helpful and always on duty. The location really couldnt be better, being on the river, i minute from train station and as their name implies in a nice central location
Clean and comfortable
Oltre le aspettative per gli standard inglesi
Good location. Good value for money.
Rooms facing the river can be noisy due to traffic late at night.
Nähe zum Bahnhof, sicherer Stellplatz für mein Fahrrad.
Ich musste 5 £ "Bearbeitungsgebühr" zahlen, weil ich die geforderte Kaution ("damage deposit") in bar statt sls Kreditkarte hinterlegt habe. Auf meinen Einwand, dass ich diese Regelung bei Vertragsabschluss (Zahlung per Paypal) nicht kennen konnte, hat der Manager wiederholt auf die nach Vertragsabschluss zugesandte Mail verwiesen, in der die Bearbeitungsgebühr aber auch nicht erwähnt war. Nie wieder!
The bed was so comfy and the room felt posh. Beautiful first impression of Norwich
One of the lamps were not working and not many options on the tv
Gentleman working the desk the night I stayed was very nice. Friendly and helpful.. bed was comfortable, ok for just a one night last minute booking
Room needs refreshing, brightening up a bit... A lick of paint wouldn't go amiss in both rooms, (sleeping/ eating area and bathroom) LP
The location was great, it was very near the station and shops
Our room was on the ground floor which was great for us as an older couple but it was very close to traffic lights which was very busy
Nothing
We had to share the bathroom and its not an hotel its a bb nothing more there was a crack from the roof down the wall
Gentilezza dello staff, la posizione, lo charme un po’ retro del building
La comunicazione sul sito di Booking riguardo alla situazione della stanza che abbiamo scelto (con un’unica finestra.. in bagno). Dalle info fornite al momento della prenotazione non era sufficientemente chiaro. In Italia probabilmente una stanza così non rispetterebbe i requisiti minimi per l’abitabilità. La stanza al nostro arrivo era inoltre molto calda ( nel sottotetto e senza circolazione d’ aria)
I liked how clean it was and that there was a fan and an open window as it was warm.
Tis is not the hotels fault, but as with all hotels, it was noisy with people banging their doors and going to the toilet.
My room was comfortable and attractive, with a river view, an oscillating fan, its own sink, hooks, a dresser, plenty of pillows, and a padded headboard to make it comfy to sit up in bed. The entire hotel was sparkling clean. The bathroom was cleaned throughout the day; each time, they made a little point with the end of the toilet paper! I was assisted by four employees during my stay, all of them friendly and helpful. They were happy to store my luggage in a secure closet on both my arrival and departure days for no extra charge. This place is a great value for the money.
The river follows the the main road, so the river view rooms have road noise. On a Friday night, the traffic ended around midnight, but people passed by speaking--even yelling-- throughout the wee hours. Even with ear plugs, I was awakened several times. The rear-facing rooms and weeknights might be better.
Professionalism of the staff
My room was a bit like a sauna
Excellent value , clean and helpful staff
Nothing
Everything
L’emplacement est idéal par rapport à la gare. Bon petit déjeuner. Personnel très à l’écoute.
Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff.
Breakfast finished a wee bit early for me.
Ubicacion
Too much noise from the street
Proximity to the Station and City Very friendly and accommodating staff Clean & secure/safe
Proximity to the Station Proximity to the city Clean Friendly and accommodating
Location great for me, stones throw from the railway station. Easy check-in. Friendly staff. A short walk to the town centre. No time for breakfast
Nothing comes to mind
Convenient overnight stay for us being close to rail station where we arrived. Very clean, nice decor, comfy bed & friendly hosts. Excellent value for short stay.
Small room but fine for short stay.
Das kleine Hotel war gut gelegen und wirkte insgesamt gepflegt. Das Zimmer war abgewohnt, vor allem das Bad, aber man versuchte mit liebevollen Details das beste daraus zu machen. Ein Ventilator hat mir super gegen die Hitzewelle geholfen Überraschend besonders für England war das Frühstück mit frischen Früchten, sehr liebevoll gemacht mit Möglichkeit zur Zusatzorder für Croissants oder Pies. Parken für ca 10 € pro Tag war auch ok, leider pro Kalender Tag.
Der Teppich war schon etwas über der Zeit. Und die Fenster? Naja, die Engländer haben es nicht so mit dichten Fenstern. Allerdings hätte man die Spinnwebe entfernen können.
الموقع
بدون اصانصير + غرفة ضقة جداً
Chelsie the very helpful member of staff. The Continental breakfast was good.They were able to look after luggage before and after checkout
Small cramped room on busy road , described on Booking.com as a superior room overlooking the river. There is a river across 4 lanes of traffic. Bathroom was dirty and smelled damp. Peeling paint on walls.
Very close to train station
Due to weather hot in rooms but they did have fans
The room was quite small, but comfortable, with a comfortable bed. I had a view of the river from the window. Tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel is very handy for the railway station. The staff were very helpful.
Nothing really. I had a shared bathroom, but that wasn't a problem, as there was never a queue to use it during my stay.
Very close to the train station. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. I would recommend!
Comfy beds. Well located for transport networks. Optional parking. Clean and extremely comfortable. Friendly staff. Perfect for our stay! Thank you
Parking charges are £8 per calendar day, not 24 hours. Windows in the bathroom didn't open which was a shame.
Staff were exceptional and hotel is in a fantastic location. Four cushty plump pillows and a nice snuggly bed. Room locks from the inside and you feel safe. Room was quiet and didn't hear much from the road.
Bit of a well ridden old pony. Needs double checking when cleaning, I had to clean someone else's blood off the wall. Bathroom needs a total refit.
Wonderful room with a view of the river. So close to the train station. Very comfortable. Lovely staff.
.The bathroom had some areas that need maintenance
Great location not far from venue friendlly staff clean and comfortable
Nice old-fashioned guest house Near the river
Nothing
The rooms were very comfortable had everything we needed.
Great view across the canal - ground floor room with ensuite. Close to Norwich train station.
Breakfast was not worth the £10 price tag. Plus parking is on a first come first served basis. Hotel gets noisy early morning as it is next to quite a busy road.
Breakfast was good and nice that we were asked if we wanted anything that they could get
The room was on the ground floor so we couldn’t open the windows and even with the fan it got a bit stuffy
Location is great to where we want to go. It’s right next to the train station
The stairs to the attic where our room is, is steep and a bit dangerous if you are physically challenged
Good value for money, room very clean and have everything you need, Shower products are also provided and for our trip location was perfect, close to train station and right by the river for our canoe hire, favourite pub Red Lion is literally 5 mins walk by the river.
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My 2 colleagues and I always like to stay in this hotel when we work away from home. The staff are wonderful, friendly and welcoming. This visit we stayed in the room with 3 single beds. As it is at the top of the property we asked about the temperature of the room as the weather has been particularly hot. The lady at reception told us she was worried about that so went out a bought an air conditioner. She came upstairs to show us how to work it and offered us extra ice packs in case it wasn't cool enough. It worked a treat. Customer service is second to none. Parking is nearby so no need to go out and find it. Close to the city. Clean and lovely shower. Comfy beds and lovely decor.
There is nothing I don't like about this property
The room was clean, functional. Had a TV and tea and coffee facilities. The bathroom was small but perfectly usable. The staff were very accommodating and responding to any requests promptly. They were happy to arrange an early check in for us. The location was perfect for access to the railway station and the town centre.
We were woken up a few times by people moving around late at night or coming back to their rooms. Some guests didn't seen to be considerate of others.
Very easy check in very clean rooms and right opposite the river and easy reach of the city.. everything you would expect
Everything was great
Friendly owner on site, great breakfast with lovely fresh fruit.
Nothing really
booked very last minute as arrived in Norwich late and it served me well. The room was clean and comfortable. And value for money was good
Emma and James were friendly/helpful and made our stay fantastic ,us 3 girls had the attic room with 3 VERY comfortable single beds. Emma had gone to the trouble of decorating the room with balloons for our birthday stay. The continental breakfast was AMAZING!! trust me you wont get that for £10 in Norwich City. The location is perfect if you are exploring the city and literally 7mins from the train station. Would definitely highly recommend a stay.
even though there is bottles of water to purchase at reception, it would have been nice to have 1 small bottle each in the room on arrival.
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Areas to consider
Cleanliness
7.16/10Some guests mentioned cleanliness issues with shared bathrooms and stained upholstery.
Service
9.13/10Frequent mentions of friendly and helpful staff across multiple reviews.
Location
8.67/10Excellent location for walking into and around Norwich, easily accessible.
Room Quality
7.62/10Mixed sentiment; some rooms were comfortable, but others had issues such as noise and lack of windows.
Amenities
8.45/10Standard amenities provided, although some guests noted lack of certain facilities.
Value for Money
8.61/10Many found it to be good value, particularly for solo travelers.
Food and Beverage
8.16/10Breakfast received positive remarks, though some guests desired more variety.
Overall Experience
8.63/10Generally good experiences, with some reservations regarding specific details.