The Commons, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JA, United Kingdom
#5 of 17 hotels in Shaftesbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 443 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 27, 2024
Michael
United KingdomCoffee maker in the room didn't work properly
Location was unbeatable. Staff very helpful indeed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
John
United KingdomWifi slow. Milk not renewed in room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomNothing
It was in the centre of town. Boutique style and friendly staff. Plenty of comfy chair to relax in
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Christine
United KingdomClean. Tidy. Friendly staff. Modern.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Olivia
United KingdomNothing
Location was good and the interior decor really lovely. The rooms were comfortable with a great waterfall shower in bathroom and nice large bed that was super comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Ian
United KingdomBreakfast was a bit chaotic.
Lovely friendly welcome. I was given an exceptional room that was newly decorated and very high end. Excellent value for money.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Michael
United KingdomNothing
Spotless,friendly and just what I wanted
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Geoffrey
United KingdomParking was a bit of a pain but not impossible. Hotel built before the age of the car.
A traditional old hotel in the heart of Shaftesbury. Friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable room with a big comfortable bed - great nights sleep!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Elisabeth
United KingdomRather more like a pub with rooms than a hotel. Quirky but very nice. Hit a very busy time on Mother,s Day which was not great for us. Very crowded. Our table for dinner was not vacant and we were put on a table for 6 (2 of us) next to Pizza area. Other areas of dining room were much nicer,.
Good spacious bedroom with comfy beds and large bathroom. Nice dining room and evening meal.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Kate
United KingdomShower spilled over into bathroom
Lovely staff, nice atmosphere, great location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Beagley
United KingdomNothing it was fantastic
The room was amazing. The staff were very welcoming
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Clint
United Kingdomn/a
Just an all round nice place, busy bar area, nice décor , nice vibe
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Jane
United KingdomLovely room and facilities. Great food
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Julie
United KingdomNothing
Friendly staff and a fabulous room. Great tea/coffee facilities in the room and the shower was fabulous.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Melanie
United KingdomStaff weren’t always attentive. Hard to get attention in the dining room A little odd that no staff in the hotel overnight
Upgraded my room because they’d accidentally given my actual room to a walk-in
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Karen
United KingdomLarge well organised room and bathroom. Warm and very comfortable. Nice tea/coffee options.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Charlotte
FranceGreat food, very tasty pizza Roomy and very nicely decorated modern bedroom with walk in shower and lovely toiletries and coffee facilities Really friendly staff, efficient and super helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 7, 2024
Michael
United KingdomLighting switches in room seemed obscure!
Room excellent and shower superb. Lighting took a bit of working out. Food was excellent I had very little time to enjoy my surroundings due to domestic issues. Drink and bar staff excellent and very helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 1, 2024
Simone
United KingdomNothing negative to report
Room was gorgeous very comfortable and spacious
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Howard
United KingdomLarge rooms beautifully decorated and equipped. Bar and restaurant also good. Excellent location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Stephen
United KingdomNo dislikes
This hotel has a nice warm atmosphere , and the staff immediately made you feel welcomed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Simon
United Kingdomrooms are very dark
all good
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Tanya
United KingdomHaving to leave
This hotel is everything a hotel should be. In the heart of a community, hosting events for locals to attend on a weekly basis and offering top class accomodation that makes out of towners want to move. On Saturday morning there is also a pop up bakery selling breads and pastries from a baker in the next town. Our stay was superb. The room was beautiful, stacks of teabags rather than the stingey two most places offer, and there was fresh milk. Toiletries were luxury and smelt like heaven, and there were even toothbrushes in case you had forgotten your own. The bath in the room had a great view of the telly so I could lie in it and watch The Traitors on Friday night, I dont think I have ever been happier. Bed was incredibly comfortable and the hotel was very quiet overnight, so much so that we had an undisturbed night which is rare. Honestly, I cannot fault this hotel and we will definitely be back. Great location too if you want to visit the famous Gold Hill, literally a two minute walk away. Park in the Angel Street/Lane car park as the hotel doesnt have its own, and again that is less than ten minutes walk away and only a few pounds overnight. Staff were all lovely too
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 12, 2024
Long
United KingdomNothing
Cosy room
Stayed in January 2024
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