I've stayed at Annesley House on several occasions on business trips to Norwich. In this regard the hotel is ideal being easily accessible to the City centre yet retaining some character. I'd recommend it to anyone on this basis. There is a very good breakfast.

Stayed for two nights on business. The things I liked were:
1) The food is EXCELLENT, totally unexpected but 1st class.
2) Free WiFi, almost no other hotels I've been in have this.
3) Friendly, professional staff.
4) Bed was very comfortable.

Things I didn't like:
1) Room decor was a bit dated and didnt have very good in room TV.
2) Shower was not a power shower, was like being dribbled on.

Overall will be staying here again as I usually stay at Park Farm and although they have a gym, I dont get mobile phone reception and the food is nowhere near as nice.

We stayed in the building which was separate from the reception. The rooms were lovely, although slightly dated, it was clean and "shabby chic" as we call it! when we checked in reception we were greeted with a friendly welcome. The gardens are beautiful! we spent most of the afternoon in them, as the weather was stunning. the locaton is good and only a short taxi drive to "riverside" or "tombland" which are both great for bars and restaurants. all in all was a great stay

When planning a business trip to Norwich, you'd think there'd be a wide range of choice for accomodation?

Not really surprisingly!

I'll keep looking, most the villages, towns and cities I visit have one or two 'gems' hidden.......as for Norwich....need to keep looking I'm afraid.

Location is ok, a short walk from the tacky end of town.....you walk past poundland, co-op dept store and other cheap stores. Access to the road walking from town or train station is via a dodgy looking underpass network. Not for the faint hearted at night...though being a South Londoner born & bread....I don't scare easy!

Hotel reception was less then warm.....young lady at the desk, seemed allergic to smiling & polite conversation.....I quickly gave up as she thrusted the registration card at me to complete.

My room was apparently...''upstairs''. That was the extent of my directions. When I found the room it was like being transported back to the 80's. Vinyl wall freezes, dado rails, frilly net curtains, vinyl wallpaper in the tiny bathroom....peeling in places.

Room was facing onto the busy & noisey Newmarket Road.....with an old sash window that didn't close the whole way, so cold & noisey in Dec!!
Bed was actually quite soft & comfy however....which was a plus.

Everything just felt plastic or nylon. Upon checking out, a different lady (more mature...possibly management?) was equally monotone and methodical.

At £75 per night.....just not value for money, sorry.