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The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property
Travelers gather for meals at the inviting restaurant or meet up with friends at the bar, where the atmosphere makes everyone feel comfortable and at ease.

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The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns sits near the train station with a welcoming bar and restaurant serving meals throughout the day. Guests enjoy the garden space and benefit from free WiFi in their rooms. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful hotel staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is €69
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (for 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Thetford, The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns is 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 Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre. Lynford's Stag and Arboretum and Larkwood Trout Fishery are also worth visiting.
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King Street, Thetford, England, IP24 2AZ

What's nearby

  • Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charles Burrell Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dad's Army Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thetford Priory - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Thetford Station - 8 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tall Orders - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Croxton Fish Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

Inn near a train station
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, 3 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns on 31 Jan 2026 start from €69.25, 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 Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns located?

Situated in Thetford, this inn is steps away from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life, Charles Burrell Museum and In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine Museum. Dad's Army Museum and Thetford Priory are also within 10 minutes. Thetford Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 511 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic building right in the centre of town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpfull especially the ladies serving in the restaurant at breakfast time. The only minus point is the poor state of the fittings in the bathroom, both the toilet and the bath are in need of urgent replacement.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and welcoming and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN W

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Return trip (one night stay)

Stayed here about a month ago - it is an OK place to stay - you know what to expect from GK. Friendly efficient service - comfortable with no real issues. Good breakfast - evening food was wholesome and typical of all GK menus. Have stayed twice before and would stay again - I have found it reliable and so one thing less to worry about when planning a trip away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly staff Good food comfortable beds. Hotel needs some updating and a lick of paint . Goood overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Svetlana

Liked: Staff & service
Easy not very expensive stay, we enjoyed food options, and had our dinners at the hotel. Convenient location for going to Thetford forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok hotel . Bar and food was fine. Rooms could do with an update and a re- decoration as they are a bit tired. But they were clean. Room was boiling as it was a warm weekend. No aircon, and with the window open street was quite noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing and all staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly welcome and helpful staff, good food Great Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles Olivier

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bar food was good but property run down in need of refurblishment
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convienient town centre location.

In a convenient location in middle of Thetford. The staff were friendly. Reasonably value for money. Bathroom was dissappointing - water flow for shower poor, towel rail on with no control to turn it off in the middle of summer.Temp control for shower hard to control. General decor clean but a little scruffy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

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

Amazing service.

Just want we needed staff were fantastic and really went the extra mile to accommodate our early arrival and had the room ready for us. Room was nice and big and comfortable. It is a little dated but generally expected. Breakfast was good also. But staff really made the stay were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older pub type hotel that is well maintained. Friendly staff. Excellent food and a good pub feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Was very friendly staff nothing to much Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Staff were great It's in a good location In need of upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities
Perfect for what I wanted. Clean, good sized room, welcoming and efficient check in too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jwamer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointing hotel

Everything in this hotel was terrible. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was ok nothing special for £25 for two people. £105 for one night in a very uncomfortable bed is a joke. The toilet in the common area was clogged with poo We do not recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Nice place

Great historic hotel. Nice bar too. Lovely river and beautiful little Thetford is nearby. A must for Dads Army fans.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tiernan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I was staying whilst on a business trip. My room was in the main building and was not flat. The room had a slope in it which made me feel very dizzy. The furniture was dated and the bed was uncomfortable. The bar was a very pleasant experience and I enjoyed the food and beer garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Francoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely friendly and helpful staff, amazing food. Great building, though some of the property was tired and could do with a refurb, though it was all very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel. Staff were lovely. Food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Awesome

It was awesome! The food was great! We stayed in Room 29 (the haunted room) but no spirits were playing except for hiding the TV remote control which we found under the bed on the old fireplace step!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024