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The Griffin Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Attleborough with free breakfast and bars

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The Griffin Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast to start the day right. Travelers gather at the daily manager's reception for evening socializing, and can relax with drinks at either of the two bars or enjoy coffee and tea in the lobby.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Garden View | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Garden View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Garden View | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Garden View (Four Poster) | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View (Four Poster)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Church St., Attleborough, England, NR17 2AH

What's nearby

  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Banham Zoo - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Norfolk Tank Museum - 14 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 17 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • University of East Anglia - 17 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Attleborough Station - 7 min walk
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tyrrell's Bar and Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffeesmiths - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪goldstar cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Griffin Hotel

Property highlights
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and 2 bars at The Griffin Hotel. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Griffin Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Griffin Hotel Attleborough
Griffin Attleborough
The Griffin Hotel Hotel
The Griffin Hotel Attleborough
The Griffin Hotel Hotel Attleborough

Frequently asked questions

Is The Griffin Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Griffin Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Griffin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Griffin Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Griffin Hotel located?

Situated in Attleborough, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from The Spa at Aldercarr Hall and within 6 mi (10 km) of Snetterton Race Circuit and Mid-Norfolk Railway - Wymondham Abbey Station. Wymondham Abbey and Melsop Farm Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Attleborough Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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The Griffin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 104 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GELSON

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

All Excellent!

I gave this hotel an excellent review already!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lyndee

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

Lovely Old English pub/Hotel

A very old worldly old English local pub with very friendly staff and perfect for what I wanted
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

Clean, comfortable, nice breakfast. Place could do with a bit of a facelift.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very interesting ancient inn. The town is spoilt by the fast roads going through the centre and the limited options for eating out other than in the hotel. The church is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

Quirky & Friendly

Great find, easy parking on the road outside. Food amazing, good fresh home cooked albeit the restaurant is open for limited hours. Friendly hosts, will definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's age (histroric); excellent value
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

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

Run down hotel

Really run down and not worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Quirky

Lovely little ‘quirky’ hotel. The owners were delightful and very helpful. Food was delicious. I did find the stairs to the room quite a challenge due to osteoarthritis, but mobile people wouldn’t find this an issue. The room was adequate and serviced daily. The was a tv - the fact that I could only get one channel at a set volume added to the overall experience. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room were replenished daily. Bathroom was small and could do with a touch of paint, but did what it needed to do. I could have done with a chair in the room, but there probably wasn’t enough space for one. Overall I enjoyed my stay and the little eccentricities of the place added to its charm.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Our room had several cracks in the walls and ceiling. The shower had very little power and the mattress was old and uncomfortable. Underneath the bed was very dusty. The breakfast was ok although no fresh fruit. But the staff were friendly and it wasn’t expensive. Given a choice we wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

nick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast but otherwise disappointing. Had it been a £65 a night offer I would have considered it fair but £95 should produce a better offer. The room was tired and there were possible safety issues with electrical cables routed around and over the (very hot) radiator.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A bit tired, very limited parking. Food was acceptable breakfast very poor. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvonne

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

Terrible place

I booked this hotel on the premise it was rated as being excellent. It is not. It’s one of the worst hotels I’ve stayed in for service. We booked in and given a key to a room. We had to disturb the bar staff to ask where the room is and make our way to find it. The room was basic but clean. The mattress was full of jutting out springs (!) the furniture must have come from a junk shop as it was old, tatty and mismatched. No towel rails & had to ask for a hair dryer. Very thin walls. Breakfast advertised between 7 & 9 am. Waited in vain for 15 minutes from 7.00 but no staff in sight. There was no one around. Car park is a narrow alley with 4 spaces, filled with vans. No room for residents.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's an old pub so expect quirks, but that said, lovely one night stay, breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An old English local pub/hotel. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Nice evening meals. Suited my needs of 'a bed for the night'. The room was clean with TV, kettle, tea, coffee and milk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Staff were helpful and friendly, evening meals we had were good and reasonable priced. Room was clean but beds mattress were lumpy … could feel the springs almost pocking through. The shower was poor with only a trickle of water. Am afraid the breakfast didn’t live up to the evening meal, there wasn’t even a breakfast menu, no cereals or fruit juice etc , no toast and sausages were like cardboard,egg was under cooked , but at least it wasn’t over priced .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff,really helpful with where to park.The food was delicious 😋. Really gracious host,nothing too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

HAYDN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed at the Griffin many times and will continue to choose this venue above any others in the area. Its just a pub with rooms upstairs. It has a good restaurant, and thats exactly what I am looking for. Onsite parking is tight but I've never had any issue parking outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Leonard

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

Old coach house in need of refreshing in the bars

450 yr old coach house in the middle of town. The staff helpful. Free parking, breakfast included. Rooms were good and clean with comfortable beds. The main bar and dining area needs a full revamp , carpet would benefit from being removed and the old wood flooring brought back to life, the odour of old stale smoke from an era of open fires still hangs in the air. It’s time for fresh blood to take the reins and the owner gentleman to think about enjoying his latter years and not trying to continue working to the end. I have empathy for his willpower but sometimes you need to consider calling time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

N/a

Very friendly staff in an old pub / hotel setting. Room very clean and comfortable with a great breakfast in the morning. Great location for Snetterton race track that I was visiting
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a 470 year old inn; so the floors are a bit wonky and there is no lift but the bedroom is otherwise good 3 star standard and the staff are courteous and helpful, the restaurant serves good Englsh cuisine at reasonable prices and the bar atmosphere is that of a village pub. and it couldn't be closer to the centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Areived late but key was ready for collection straight away. A grwat cooked breakfast in the morning. Clean, friendly, simple. Can't complain!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

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

The Griffin has character

Room clean and comfy with plenty of space. Be aware the floor in room not level but not a problem for us once we realised. Stairs to room a bit wobbly so you need to take care. Old building but clean. Breakfast was delicious with local butchers sausage and bacon. Parking a bit of a problem so we had to park in public car park for 3 Hours ( Free) until space available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

martyn

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

Hotel

Great hotel Great host Lovely food Definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

A traditional English Inn

A lovely English Inn. It's an old building looking out on the town and church. The bed was comfortable and room was warm. The staff very friendly. Breakfast was great. Richard is a character. Will come again when visiting family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly & Welcoming. Good Food. Basic Room but fine for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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