Royal Chase Roundabout, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DB, United Kingdom
#16 of 17 hotels in Shaftesbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 767 hotel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.7
Location
8.1
Facilities
7.3
Staff
8.4
Value for money
6.8
Free WiFi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 22, 2024
Jonathan
United Kingdombetter evening menu.
Room comforrtable, bed could have been made up tidier, for better presentation. Breakfast was good. Evening meal only can say it was adequate, limited menu, basic food as long as you had chips.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Annie
United KingdomNo finishing touches, no flair and seemed very basic - like a Travelodge. Quite impersonal. First impression was the smell of chips frying and the man at the front entrance standing on the step without his shirt on. People were friendly, those we saw. Restaurant staff at breakfast were nice but breakfast was poor. Very basic offerings for 'continental breakfast' . Pool was full of kids jumping in and clearly used by non residents which made the sauna crowded. Sauna looked like an afterthought and the whole place seemed quite dated.
Room was ok, quiet mostly and able to open the window which was great. Comfy bed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Matthew
United KingdomDrinks at the bar were overpriced.
Room was good, nice to have access to the pool.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Mark
FranceNothing not to like. I think the fact that there is no lift is a negative.
Very comfortable room. Groundfloor room appreciated. Would stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Paul
United KingdomSome of the interior looking tired.
Carvery Sunday lunch and breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Jeremy
United KingdomBit dated, staff friendly but bar very intermittent coverage. Bar very quiet during week especially. Food stops at 8.20 pm and very average pub food.
Location great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Lisa
United KingdomThe room was hot. The whole hotel at night was boiling and there wasn't any thermostat control in the room. We tried calling the reception at 1am as it was that bad but no one picked up. We had to open the window and then could hear noise from outside. Also, the parking was an issue. There was plenty of room but no marked bays so we struggled to park upon return to the hotel owing to how the cars had self-spaced.
The pool was useful and it was quiet. Also, the check in process was easy and the staff were friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Jaynnie
United KingdomThe constant hum of the ducting outside Room 15 window and the door somewhere that kept banging open and shut last thing and first thing. Not a great sleep.
Lovely staff, great facilities, and dog friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Jershelyn
United KingdomTelevision poor signal almost to none.
Staff accommodated our request for a room with a bath rather than shower. Television signal was so poor. TV is essential with kids to keep them occupied even after a being out. Swimming pool was good fun for the kids.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Philip
United KingdomSee above.
Stayed here 8-9 March. Great car parking nice friendly checking in and very nice huge room all though it was very old fashioned looking in decor but thankfully very clean. Bed was massive and extremely comfortable with lovely pillows. Bathroom nice and clean too. Then straight down to the bar for a drink….. well just don’t bother! For me it was a instant about turn and went across the road to the half moon I think it was because the bar in the hotel is appalling looking all so miserably dingy. Not a single comfy chair in sight either. I honestly couldn’t believe what I was seeing! Thought for a moment I’d walked into a 1960’s working mens club. After seeing the bar there was no way I was going to eat supper there so walked into town for food. You never know what your going to get when booking a Best Western I find. The one in Chippenham is outstanding in every respect but this one really is just very nearly okay. I would actually recommend this hotel but only for sleep comfort and nothing else.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Susan
United KingdomThe bedroom doors slam shut loudly, which is disturbing late at night and in the early hours when guests are returning late and leaving early for work. It wasn't the fault of the guests, as it is very hard to close the door without it slamming loudly.
All as expected, and a friendly receptionist upon arrival. My room was warm and there were plenty of power sockets and the shower was good.,
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Mel
United KingdomJust very tired and dated, needs a major refurbishment in all areas. Beauitful building could be so much more attractive.
Staff and breakfast although the presentation was odd, fruit in portioned plastic pots in a fridge etc.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Wendy
United KingdomBed wasn’t comfortable!
Perfect location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Julie
United KingdomLack of parking
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Seg27
United KingdomDespite asking for quiet room I was woken at 5.15 by staff moving/ emptying glass bottle container. No lifts Lack of safety features ie the shower was over the bath and there were no grab handles and the bath had no anti slip features, nor was a bath mat supplied
Location was convenient, old fashioned hotel with bedroom window that opened! Room was a good size.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Susan
United KingdomGreat location, decent, traditional rooms.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 9, 2024
David
United Kingdomparking is becoming a problem there but like most places now. The hotel could do with a lift.
Ideal for us it was near our friends, have stayed here before so i knew what to expect.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Mark
United KingdomN/A
Big room, very clean.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 25, 2024
James
United KingdomXould of been cheaper lol
That's the only think let's it down booking never comes with a breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Perri
United KingdomThe pool was closed which was main reason I booked the hotel so that was disappointing as could have booked an air b & b and was not told prior to me arriving...
Comfortable bed
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 4, 2024
David
United KingdomChair in bedroom needed recovering. Dining room chairs a little rickety and creaking
Pleasant room. furniture a little worse for wear. Bathroom very impressive
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Kenneth
United Kingdomnothing really
Excellent service
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Jo
United KingdomBath/Shower in room , shower did not switch over. Bedroom too hot during the night. Decor on tired side. Under the impression I was booking a garden room to give easy access for dog to grounds when it was in main hotel first floor.
Plenty of parking spaces. Pet friendly accomodation with grassed area for walking dogs
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Peter
United Kingdomshower over bath, very high step for us oldies with no grab rails!
location, staff, facilities
Stayed in December 2023
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