Holiday Inn Express Norwich

Following a recent refurbishment, the rooms at Holiday Inn Express Norwich are set up for an easy stay after 18 holes. Each one includes an en-suite shower room, a 32-inch LED TV with Freeview, blackout curtains, a choice of soft or firm pillows and tea and coffee facilities. It's clean, practical and exactly what most golf groups want when they're out early and back late.

Parking is free, which is a big plus when you've got clubs, trolleys and kit to unload. Breakfast is included and served early, so an 8am tee time doesn't have to mean skipping a proper start to the day. If you need it, ground-floor smoking rooms are available, and the whole place has a relaxed, easy-going feel that suits golf groups who just want a comfortable bed and a cold pint at the end of the day.

The Great Room is the hotel's main hub, combining the lounge and restaurant in one open-plan space. It's an easy spot to gather the group for a drink, catch a match on one of four large HD TVs and swap stories from the round. The bar is licensed and open 24 hours, well stocked, and in summer the heated patio is ideal for sitting outside with a beer and talking through the day's birdies and disasters. Coffee makers, ice and vending machines are all on hand, and the lounge sofas are comfortable enough that you'll actually want to use them rather than hiding in your room.

For those who like to keep moving off the course, the hotel has partnered with David Lloyd next door. Guests can use the gym and leisure facilities for a small daily fee, which is a handy add-on if you fancy a swim or a sauna before heading into Norwich for dinner.