The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns
Inn in Breckland District
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this inn
Inn in Thetford with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Breckland District
Available Rooms
Double Room
Beds not specified • 108 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Single Room
Beds not specified • 108 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room
Beds not specified • 108 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Room (for 3)
Beds not specified • 108 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room (Feature)
Beds not specified • 108 ft²
Sleeps 2
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££££
Reviews
4.0
Great historic hotel. Nice bar too. Lovely river and beautiful little Thetford is nearby. A must for Dads Army fans.
4.0
Great historic hotel. Nice bar too. Lovely river and beautiful little Thetford is nearby. A must for Dads Army fans.
10.0
Liked the fact it was individual
3.0
OK place to stay - friendly and helpful service - steeped in 'Dads Army' memorabilia.
Probably in need of a lick of paint here and there.
3.0
OK place to stay - friendly and helpful service - steeped in 'Dads Army' memorabilia.
Probably in need of a lick of paint here and there.
5.0
Nice friendly welcome and helpful staff, good food Great Breakfast.
5.0
Nice friendly welcome and helpful staff, good food Great Breakfast.
3.0
Check in was a good experience. The lady was very friendly and helpful. The only detail she got wrong is that we’d booked two single rooms and she was under the impression we’d booked a single and a double. She looked again and corrected herself. She gave us the keys and one of the rooms was a double….. we paid for breakfast up front when booking. At checkout, the lady (a different one to the previous) tried to charge breakfast for one of the rooms - the double we were given. I explained that we’d already paid up front for breakfast and that I would show her the email as proof. She didn’t want to see the email and told us not to worry about it. I can only gather from this that the lady who checked us in, still gave us a wrong room, despite me telling her we’d booked two singles, hence why we were asked to pay breakfast for one of them. Anyway, the lady took the keys and we were gone. Two hours later, I received a phone call from the lady asking where the room keys were. All very odd. I reminded her that she took them from us at check out. She said she’d have another look for them. We never heard anything back.
As for my room, there was dry urine on the back of the toilet, the soap dispenser was completely empty, the bathroom door did not close, as the door was too big for the frame (clearly moved or warped over the years), the mattress was lumpy and windows drafty.
Breakfast, however was lovely - couldn’t fault it.
3.0
Check in was a good experience. The lady was very friendly and helpful. The only detail she got wrong is that we’d booked two single rooms and she was under the impression we’d booked a single and a double. She looked again and corrected herself. She gave us the keys and one of the rooms was a double….. we paid for breakfast up front when booking. At checkout, the lady (a different one to the previous) tried to charge breakfast for one of the rooms - the double we were given. I explained that we’d already paid up front for breakfast and that I would show her the email as proof. She didn’t want to see the email and told us not to worry about it. I can only gather from this that the lady who checked us in, still gave us a wrong room, despite me telling her we’d booked two singles, hence why we were asked to pay breakfast for one of them. Anyway, the lady took the keys and we were gone. Two hours later, I received a phone call from the lady asking where the room keys were. All very odd. I reminded her that she took them from us at check out. She said she’d have another look for them. We never heard anything back.
As for my room, there was dry urine on the back of the toilet, the soap dispenser was completely empty, the bathroom door did not close, as the door was too big for the frame (clearly moved or warped over the years), the mattress was lumpy and windows drafty.
Breakfast, however was lovely - couldn’t fault it.
2.0
The room was very tired probably fitted out in the 70s. The shower did not function properly so asked the onsite manager what could be done. She moved us into another room which was better but still in need of a make over. Asked the new manager there was a problem with the cleanliness of the room and she promised this would be done. It wasn't. Waited 45mins for our food to arrive in the evening and was told they had a party of 20 in no apology. This is our second Green King holiday we have had this year and both hotels were the same. Very very tired and the management does not seem to care. We shall not use them again
2.0
The room was very tired probably fitted out in the 70s. The shower did not function properly so asked the onsite manager what could be done. She moved us into another room which was better but still in need of a make over. Asked the new manager there was a problem with the cleanliness of the room and she promised this would be done. It wasn't. Waited 45mins for our food to arrive in the evening and was told they had a party of 20 in no apology. This is our second Green King holiday we have had this year and both hotels were the same. Very very tired and the management does not seem to care. We shall not use them again
6.0
I have no comment it was a pleasant stay, no complaints.
6.0
I have no comment it was a pleasant stay, no complaints.
8.0
Like the front garden and free car parking. Property in need of renovation and brought up to modern standards such as new carpets, air-conditioning and high speed free WiFi.
8.0
Like the front garden and free car parking. Property in need of renovation and brought up to modern standards such as new carpets, air-conditioning and high speed free WiFi.
10.0
Link to Dad’s Army was a bonus. A hotel with lots of character.
8.0
Property is dated but comfortable
8.0
Property is dated but comfortable
10.0
I agree with several other reviewers: service at The Bell is excellent, the food (we had) was very good and our room was comfortable . However, it's a shame that Greene King do not seem to be attending to items of wear and tear in the building. Overall though we were very happy with our stay, and felt it was good value for money.
10.0
I agree with several other reviewers: service at The Bell is excellent, the food (we had) was very good and our room was comfortable . However, it's a shame that Greene King do not seem to be attending to items of wear and tear in the building. Overall though we were very happy with our stay, and felt it was good value for money.
5.0
Was very friendly staff nothing to much
Would stay again
5.0
Was very friendly staff nothing to much
Would stay again
8.0
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. The room was clean and comfortable.
8.0
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. The room was clean and comfortable.
4.0
Very comfortable stay
4.0
Very comfortable stay
8.0
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.
8.0
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.
3.0
Staff were excellent, breakfast very good.
Sadly paintwork and furniture vary dated.
Generally everywhere was well cleaned and bed linen was very good.
3.0
Staff were excellent, breakfast very good.
Sadly paintwork and furniture vary dated.
Generally everywhere was well cleaned and bed linen was very good.
8.0
Good. Clean.
8.0
Good. Clean.
10.0
The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. Although I am a lone woman, I didn’t feel at all uncomfortable either staying at The Bell, or walking around Thetford in general.
I thoroughly recommend The Bell, and will be staying there again. I had previously stayed at the Travelodge in Thetford.
10.0
The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. Although I am a lone woman, I didn’t feel at all uncomfortable either staying at The Bell, or walking around Thetford in general.
I thoroughly recommend The Bell, and will be staying there again. I had previously stayed at the Travelodge in Thetford.
1.0
Very tired and dated rooms
No hot water in the morning, so cold shower, unacceptable
Won’t be back
1.0
Very tired and dated rooms
No hot water in the morning, so cold shower, unacceptable
Won’t be back
10.0
Beautiful old building but needs some TLC.
10.0
Beautiful old building but needs some TLC.
4.0
Desperately in need of update and renovation
4.0
Desperately in need of update and renovation
FAQs
How much does this inn cost compared to others in Breckland District?
The average price for a rental in Breckland District is £86 per night. This rental is £18 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this inn?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this inn?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, tv, and garden.
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