32 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UP, United Kingdom
#5 of 10 hotels in Dorchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 810 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 22, 2024
Christopher
United KingdomI received too many spam upgrade invitations which were of no value to me.
All the staff we met were really friendly and happy to help
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Catherine
United KingdomBedroom doors that bang shut.
I had the best sleep ever! Beautifully clean; exceptionally comfortable (especially the bedding); well maintained and tasteful decor. The room had everything that I required: it was well equipped with lovely soap; body lotion; hair dryer; kettle and a well-stocked refreshments tray etc. staff were very welcoming and friendly. Communal areas were inviting and there was even a library. I was staying for work and the hotel was much welcomed at the end of the day. I have already re-booked for another two visits.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Paloma
United KingdomVery clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Emily
United KingdomNothing
Room was immaculate and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Martin
United KingdomNice friendly staff. Good comfy bed with step in bath and overhead shower with instant hot water and good excellent water flow. There is a bar in the hotel and plenty of seating in the communal areas. No evening meal but there is a Thai restaurant - the Kao San - next door and an Italian - Al Molo - five minutes down the hill which were both excellent. There is also at least one Indian restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, a couple of pubs and a Wetherspoons - all within five minutes of the hotel. The Roman Town House is ten minutes away. The Museum (which also has some Roman mosaics) is five minutes away. The Museum has a café but would recommend The Horse With The Red Umbrella (nearly opposite) for lunch or cake etc. The car park is accessed via Prince's Street behind the hotel but is small and a bit tight but okay if you have a normal sized car. The breakfasts were excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
John
United KingdomCar Park, not enough spaces, difficult to manoeuvre
The efficiency and helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Christine
United KingdomStaff were so friendly and helpful. Rooms comfortable, spacious and clean . Location excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Jason
United KingdomAmazing breakfast and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Perfect few days away
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
T
United KingdomI had to change my room originally given to me because it was so noisy facing the main road.
Staff i the breakfast room were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Andy
United KingdomNothing, our stay was perfect, I think one of the other quests had an issue with their room but the staff were very professional in the way they handled it.
Excellent location, it was very comfortable and quiet and the staff were very helpful. The breakfast was lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Merle
United KingdomStaff were without exception pleasant and friendly, and so very helpful. I felt very looked after. Breakfast was superb! As well as the well-stocked buffet to begin the meal, the variety of cooked food was impressive; I chose a different dish every day, and each one was beautifully cooked. On leaving I commented on this to the staff on Reception, and was told that they had been given an award for their breakfasts. So well deserved. The location is very central and suited my purposes extremely well, especially as I was travelling by bus.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Michael
GermanyNothing to say.
The property was amazing, the place was beautiful and the rooms outstanding! The staff were absolutely wonderful: friendly, caring and helpful - would recommend to all!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Patricia
United KingdomThere wasn't anything I would change.
Although parking spaces at the rear are limited, we had not problems finding a space. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious with air conditioning - we didn't need it. The bed was very comfortable which is relatively rare for a hotel room. The location was perfect. We will definitely return.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Kwiatkowski
United KingdomThere was nothing to complain about
Very clean, close to everything, wonderful staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Liz
United KingdomLimited parking space and we had to pay to park outside of the hotel space. Shower pressure was not good. The room was too warm despite not turning on the heating. We can also hear squeaky sound from the room above us when they walk.
The bed was perfect and comfortable. Bathroom were clean and all toilettries were given as complimentary. Good amount of coffee, milk and instant hot chocolate was provided. Exceptional room size with a sofa and TV. Close to shops and plenty food selection nearby within walking distance.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Isobel
United KingdomWasn’t there for another night!
Cleanliness, breakfast & just a fabulous welcome.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Neil
United KingdomNothing
Lovely warm welcome and friendly service throughout. Town centre location just a minute walk to restaurants and museums.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Clarke
AustraliaNo lift.
Cosy property in the heart of Dorchester. Well maintained.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Roger
United KingdomTraffic a bit noisy occasionally.
Room was a good temperature. Water nice and hot. Bed comfy. Nice old building. Staff very friendly. Good breakfast. Checking-out time very reasonable. Good central location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Muneeb
United KingdomSqueaky floors(perhaps the age of building) and beds
Location, cleanliness
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Ngan
United Kingdomlike the breakfast. friendly and good service of the staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Georgina
United KingdomQuite creaky floorboards but of course it’s an old building!
It’s been stylishly redecorated Staff friendly and helpful especially at breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Gillian
United KingdomConvenient parking Very warm welcome at reception and no problem changing to a more accessible room for my husband with mobility problems Jade and Lisa went out of their ways to make our stay comfortable and supplying all our needs Very friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Jr
United KingdomThe bed, booked a double but got 2 singles pushed together and could feel the join……good mattress topper required
Location location location
Stayed in March 2024
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