Beeches Hotel & Victorian Gardens, Norwich
2-6 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3DB
A few minutes’ walk from the centre of Norwich, the hotel and gardens are well situated for exploring the fine city, with the comfort of country house accommoda... more
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8/10 Overall rating
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| 8/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 9/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 8/10 | Performance of staff |
| 8/10 | Overall experience |
| 9/10 | Overall value for money |
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Steven ( Mature couple)
from Manningtree , GB on October 31, 2008
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on November 10, 2008
"very good" (107359645)
friendly helpfull staff, pleasant surroundings
the bathroom drainage requires attention, the internet router does not work in all rooms. The hotel to full paymeny before my stay was complete
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Justin ( Young couple)
from Tuddenham st. martin , GB on November 3, 2008
"Location perfectly suited for this particular visit but the little things that were not right made this hotel difficult to consider again or recommend." (107776066)
Lady at front desk very helpful and polite. Location of hotel excellent. Room and it's facilities good Price v. good.
Kitchen/waiting staff lost our order so breakfast took 40mins to arrive. Tea and coffee making facilities on arrival had not been restocked and not all the crockery was clean Shampoo sachets and soap from previous guests still present in bath/shower
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from London , GB on November 2, 2008
"Very pleasant and helpful. Need more seating and more staff at breakfast. I'd stay again but " (107408112)
Very pleasant small room, well decorated, absolutely clean. Tea,coffee etc. welcome. Delightful and hepful staff
BREAKFAST! Buffet out of milk, juice, by 8am. As a vegetarian requested cheese not interleaved with ham.Told no cheese available.Cold croissant.Guests toasting the bread meant all the slices had been handled by a variety of guests.
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Julie ( Same sex couple)
from Cleethorpes , GB on October 27, 2008
"Excellent value for money and very enjoyable stay." (107819001)
Cannot praise our stay enough. Excellent all round and definitely come again. Good value for money, clean, friendly helpful staff.
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Mr t m ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Worthing , GB on October 14, 2008
"Pleasant for an overnight stay" (107969658)
well postioned for the town and main roads
Expensive for a single room with the added insult of having to pay extra for breakfast.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on October 10, 2008
"A brilliant location, however, the hotel needs an upgrade. Good bathroom facilities are paramount, paticularly for guests who have travelled long distances." (107874729)
Staff polite and quite helpful. Breakfast staff very good. Hotel location ideal for Norwich.
Bathrooms require updating. Shower curtains are dated, bath panels cracked. Shower poor. Room carpets shabby. Booked a 3am departure call. It did not happen. Long wait in the evening for room key at reception.
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Paul ( Solo business traveller)
from Leicester , GB on October 6, 2008
"Refreshing for business trip - actually enjoyed rather than endured - will definitely use again on business and/or leisure trips to Norwich" (107915479)
Quiet a unique hotel in set up, very quiet and in lovely grounds given the proximity to city centre. Good parking! Staff very efficient and also extremely friendly and curtious at all times, very professional whilst informal as well.
Only complaint was that breakfast was very poor, given that there were only 5 guest at the time. Food was just above cold and not of the best quality. Service was excellent, again efficient and friendly
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Jeremy ( Solo business traveller)
from London , GB on September 29, 2008
"In general, very satisfied." (107274321)
Great welcome from reception staff. Other staff very friendly.
Noticeable cobweb on wall of room. Smell of room not neutral upon entry- smelt like peptobismal.
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Bert ( Mature couple)
from Wormerveer , NL on September 21, 2008
"positive" (107151642)
price - location - staff - Victorian garden
closing open window
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Beverley ( Mature couple)
from Deal , GB on September 17, 2008
The only thing I would say is the cooked breakfast was not that good, the sausage looked like it had been well overcooked and the menu stated fresh fruit but it was tinned
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Anonymous ( Same sex couple)
on August 6, 2008
"Enjoyable stay only let down by the lack of ventilation and fans during the hot weather. Would be happy to return in cooler conditions though." (97230685)
Friendly Staff and clean hotel with easy access to shops and local attractions.
Poor ventilation of hall leading to room and the en-suite bathroom.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on September 16, 2008
"Very good" (107147844)
The Victorian Garden! Most other things, apart from
condition of grout, sealant, shower head and shower hose in bathroom - visible mould (plus one broken tile)
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 4, 2008
"Good but will avoid hotel bar & Club 91 next time." (107107633)
Room comfort & cleanliness. Value for money.
Hotel Bar - expensive. Club 91 - choice of drinks on menu was quite extensive but actual drinks in stock poor plus prices expensive.
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on September 15, 2008
"For access to town etc very good. For a few days break it was ok!" (107263570)
Staff very helpful, hotel and rooms very clean, access to town etc very good.
Had to return full english breakfast poorly done not very good value for money.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 7, 2008
"not the standard expected of a 3 star hotel" (97145263)
reasonable breakfast
very limited 24 hour service of staff; missed cleaning room twice; very small room; no towel rails; slippy shower; very noisy.
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Christopher ( Other)
from Treharris , GB on September 6, 2008
"it served its purpose well" (107280748)
clean and good location
none realey cud of dun with a bigger TV
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Monica ( Young couple)
from Reigate , GB on September 5, 2008
Hundreds of cigarette ends outside our building's entrance. A rather unpleasant find behind the mattress - someone's (used) handkerchief. uurgh!
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 1, 2008
well placed for the town. Decent size car park. Clean rooms. Good breakfast although it is extra.
Some rooms are noisy as they overlook the main road.
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on September 1, 2008
"Overall we felt as though we were staying in a rented apartment and not a hotel. Would not return to the same lodge. Visited the Beeches Hotel and thought the gardens beautiful and facilities much better although other guests (friends) staying there thought the rooms quite old and grotty. " (108059596)
We stayed at the Beeches Lodge. Very spacious, clean room. Near to centre. Friendly and obliging porter.
No phone in room, (no hairdryer/ iron in room) Latter received on request. No bar on premises (quite strange for a 'Hotel'). No bottle opener available in hotel. Outside area very dirty. Back entrance dirty and in need of weeding. Room not ready until 4.30pm.
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Michael ( Group of adult friends)
from Chorley , GB on August 29, 2008
"We enjoyed our stay" (108091235)
Everyone was pleasant. We all enjoyed the breakfasts.Our window view was lovely. And overall we found it to be value for money. Amy loved meetind the dog too.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 25, 2008
"Good value, clean and comfortable hotel" (107169953)
Clean rooms, well fitted out but simple lines. Gardens a bonus.
Breakfast a bit expensive
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on August 20, 2008
"It was a good place to stay, good deal over the internet, good location in centre of Norwich but other hotels had more 'atmosphere' as friends staying at local hotel 'The Georgian', which had a late night bar." (108067995)
It was a cheap deal on the internet, very good value for money. Room was perfectly adequate for our needs.
No wireless internet in room. No late night bar service for guests when we arrived back from wedding.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 17, 2008
"Despite the negatives the location is ideal for Norwich. " (107196100)
Clean good value, good waitress service.
Room serviced very late on one occasion. Shower curtain and bath needs updating. Booking in a disaster having booked on line should have made it simple. long wait for room. Toasting machines not adequate.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 10, 2008
friendly staff
breakfast: continental is more than jam and Cheddar
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Sandra ( Family with young children)
from Brentwood essex , GB on August 8, 2008
"We had a very good two evenings stay, we felt that we had picked the ideal hotel for our three day break. The gardens are a "must" to see." (97217684)
Staff very helpfull and friendly.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on August 1, 2008
"Excellent" (107118977)
I thought this hotel was outstanding value for money and have already recommended it to family and friends. The setting was beautiful, the location was ideal being so close to the city centre and the buildings and rooms were full of character.
None other than we didn't stay long enough and didn't have time to look around the beautiful gardens
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on July 30, 2008
"lovely setting" (97085775)
lovely setting enjoyed the plantation gardens
some rooms not ready on time, ours was though
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Gillian ( Young couple)
from Warrington , GB on July 29, 2008
"Will ask for a room facing into courtyard next time." (97826147)
Lovely setting - very close to town centre with good parking
Room was extremely hot as it was facing into the sun all day and there was no fans to cool it down . It was also very noisy as it faced directly onto the main street. Lots of drunken people walking past at early hours of morning.
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Russell ( Mature couple)
from Felixstowe , GB on July 23, 2008
"NOT UP TO 3 STAR SERVICE OR ACCOMADATION, WILL BE WRITING TO AA ABOUT THAT." (97099977)
NO TOWEL RAIL IN BATHROOM. BREAKFAST SERVICE VERY SHODDY.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 23, 2008
"Have stayed in this hotel for years and watched it decline from being a pleasant, family-run business to a more impersonal commercial concern which now seems to concentrate on catering for outside functions. Would probably stay here again because of its location." (97839559)
Good position and quiet at rear. Good parking facilities, enabling one to walk into the city. Pleasant rooms. Very good reception staff.
No evening meal and very limited room service. Breakfast service poor - had to keep asking for things. Breakfast accommodation inadequate when large number staying. Room service took a long time. Cafe 91 (owned by hotel) very limited menu and food not particularly good.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on July 22, 2008
"ok" (97696528)
Closing of the restaurant/not enough staff during breakfast.
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Mark ( Mature couple)
from Haywards heath , GB on July 21, 2008
The cleanliness of the room and the friendliness of the staff.
The plumbing made terrible noises which was annoying given the price of the rooms.
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Susan ( Group of adult friends)
from Braintree , GB on July 21, 2008
"Excellent, would certainly stay again" (97248290)
Pleasant staff, clean rooms, brilliant location
Awful cooked english breakfast
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on July 21, 2008
"Over priced for the quality of room and facilities provided will not recommend to a friend or stay myself again" (108013472)
Gardens and convenient location
Terrible reception on television, no remote control, bed too small and uncomfortable
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 13, 2008
"Fantastic bargain and yet still received very good service including being able to leave our car in the car park the next day. Will recommend to friends" (108098250)
Good location, friendly staff, clean room.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on July 12, 2008
"Value for money and would happily stay again." (108027253)
The hotel has good parking arrangements and the room was clean. The hotel provides Wifi.
The walls are a bit to thin as you can hear noises in rooms below and to the side. There is no restaurant in the hotel for evening dinner, although the owner does own restaurants nearby.
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William ( Mature couple)
from Lee-on-the-solent , GB on July 10, 2008
"We would definately come again, perhaps a change of room would solve the armchairs and television problems.We would have prefered a breakfast included and a differential charge for "Full English"" (108033677)
We were very pleased with our stay. The staff made us welcome and were helpful and polite. The room was quiet and although a little "Tired and dated", clean and tidy.
Although we did not require dinner or lunch it was hassle to go to the restaurant in the city. When we lived nearby we had visited the restaurant when it was situated in the main Hotel. Our television had a poor picture ( Tennis finals from Wimbledon!!)We would have welcomed two comfortable chairs in our room.
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Anonymous ( Same sex couple)
on July 8, 2008
"I was in considerable distress during this stay as my mother was terminally ill in the local hospital. The comfort and seclusion of the room, and the kindness, courtesy and assistance rendered by the hotel staff and their colleagues in the associated restaurant, Adlard's, did much to render this horrendously difficult time more bearable. I am most grateful to them." (108060900)
Despite being on a main road into Norwich this was a quiet hotel. The grounds are beautiful and the assistance offered by staff could not be faulted.
Seemed unfair that Continental and full English breakfast were charged at the same rate; also the kettle would only plug in at a floor-level socket in the room. A socket at the same level as the tea-tray would be safer, especially for those less agile.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 24, 2008
"had a great time would stay there agian" (108039386)
friendly and helpful staff
shower could do with being a bit bigger
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Glori ( Solo business traveller)
from Houston , US on June 17, 2008
The entire staff was exceedingly friendly, professional, and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable, and had all the amenities I needed.
My only regret is that I had but one night to spend in your lovely establishment.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 5, 2008
"Great value, very clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff, would recommend. Will certanly use again if we visit Norwich." (97464700)
Great value, very clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff, would recommend.
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P ( Group of adult friends)
from St ives cambs , GB on May 28, 2008
"The hotel did what we asked of it - a comfortable, convenient overnight stay for access to city. Staff were friendly and helpful. We did not eat breakfast so unable to comment. Very comfrotable bed, clean bedding." (97184685)
Great postion, close to town. Lovely garden close by. Very comfortable bed.
En-suite a bit dated, no remote control available for TV.Only one tea bag in room!
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Bridget hart ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Northampton , US on May 28, 2008
"Having spent time in Norwich before, I can easily say that the proximity of this hotel to the city is one of its most promising features. In addition, the staff was great, whether I was checking in at 2 am, asking train schedules, or interrupting the cleaning lady mid-clean, everyone I met was helpful and accommodating." (97406884)
The grounds, including the gardens, were lovely, and the three buildings I saw were well kept and maintained. Access to Norwich city centre was had via an easy stroll, but if unable to walk, there was a bus stop footsteps away.
I felt that paying 7.50 pounds for a continental breakfast was not appropriate. The same price for a hot cooked breakfast was fine, but for a small selection of fruit salad, croissants, pastries and yogurt, 7.50 pounds was too much money.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on May 28, 2008
"Overall our stay was good - we were staying for wedding. Slight niggles such as top up on tea in room not done and had to ask; one of the bar staff was a bit moody and at times we felt an inconvenience. Invoice needed checking and it would be better to supply Invoice before taking the payment as payment had to be reimbursed for extra breakfasts. Paper ordered for Sunday and not delivered to room by the time we vacated at 11.00 a.m. Overall these were slight niggles and wouldn't put us off staying as location very good to Norwich centre." (97496661)
The Beeches was well placed to the main shopping centre and surrounding areas. The gardens were pleasant and overall no complaints
Room was adequate for a stop-over and it was good not to have to vacate the hotel until midday although by staff putting linen outside rooms prior to departure it felt as though we were being rushed - better to be sure keys have been handed in and room vacated would be more appropriate.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 25, 2008
"An above par hotel with pleasant staff and nice surroundings. It has an annexe which I did not experience but rooms in the main block were fine." (97206225)
A comfortable hotel that's well placed for the city.
Nothing springs to mind.
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Michael ( Mature couple)
from Sheringham norfolk , GB on May 22, 2008
"The location of the Beeches Hotel is simply beautiful and the views from our window of the side of the cathedral and the many trees were breathtaking. The hotel itself is elegant yet extremely friendly with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Our accommodation was very well appointed and the furnishings and furniture to an extremely high standard. Although we stayed just one night after a night out in Norwich (we live in North Norfolk) we felt thoroughly indulged and we would not hesitate to thoroughly recommend the hotel. The Victorian Gardens looked lovely although unfortunately we did not have the time to go around them - we will look forward to seeing them on our next visit, which we hope will be quite soon." (97155224)
We liked the whole ambience of the hotel and its quiet and peaceful location
There was nothing to dislike at all
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Stephen ( Young couple)
from Norwich , GB on April 30, 2008
friendly staff, clean facilities
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Eric ( Mature couple)
from Evesham , GB on April 30, 2008
"The dining arrangements for evenings, there is no dining in the hotel but they have a nice resturant five minutes walk away, or their own courtesy transport, no problem but it would be nice to know. There are some nice Victorian Town Gardens in the grounds open to visitors." (97933444)
Very pleasant area and handy for the town
We requested sheets and blankets as we cannot 'get along' with a duvet. These were not supplied/available. did not query this at Reception.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on April 24, 2008
"I must say that the staff went out of their way to arrange that our two rooms were together on the ground floor which although we hadn't asked for, it was much appreciated as my elderly mother has a bad knee and though she can do stairs it is much easier if she doesn't have to. They were very pleasant and helpful." (97736729)
Very comfortable, tea tray, tv etc
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"Great Hotel in a excellent location, only a short walk to the City Centre. Staff very helpfull & friendly. Nice Looking hotel & enough car parking. Room & Bathroom clean but, carpet in room & whole bathroom in need of a deep clean or refurbishment. Still an great hotel & we really enjoyed our stay. Recommended." (107807077)
Staff very friendly. Excellent Location. Great Value For Money.
Bathroom needed a deep clean or refurbishment.
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