Opened 1848.

William Tidman announced June 1854, that he had entered the Establishment and had furnished it throughout in the most modern style
He sought the patronage of Tourists, Families and the Public, who visited the delightful Watering-place, at moderate charges. Private Lodgings supplied with Wines and Spirits of a superior character. Draught and bottled Ales and Stout also provided.
The "Queen" Coach departed every day, Monday to Saturday, at 7:45am in order to meet the up trains to London, from Norwich. The coach returned from the Royal Hotel, Norwich, every afternoon at 4:30pm.

Offered To Let, with Immediate Possession, September 1857. Apply to the Proprietor Mr. John Preston or the Tenant, Mr. William Tidman.

Offered for sale by auction May 1861, then in occupation of Mr. Walker at an annual rent of £90 per annum, two adjoining houses also included.

To be Sold by Auction, October 1866, owing to the lease of Mr. Walker expiring in January 1867.

John Walker, formerly of the Belle View Hotel, licensed victualler, auctioneer, smack owner and dealer in fish and then manager of the Ship and Billet Tavern, Old Woolwich Road, Greenwich, Kent, applied to the Court of Bankruptcy 8th April 1869 - since his failure in business had been caused by badness of trade, want of capital and business profits being insufficient to meet expenditure. His deficiency in funds was said to be £1,206 19s 9d. His expenditure was stated at £200 per annum.


Purchased by Henry Soame Jarvis in 1873.

An extension was built between the BELLE VUE and the HOTEL De PARIS and a single licence was issued 23rd September 1895 for the combined properties.
The whole was then to be known as the HOTEL De PARIS.