About this property
This Georgian building is in Shaftesbury town centre. It is now a stylish hotel with free Wi-Fi and large rooms with luxury beds, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines. The Grosvenor Arms maintains original features combined with modern décor. Its individually decorated rooms have an en suite bathroom, some with separate showers and roll-top baths. There is a bar with open fireplace, as well as a courtyard terrace. The Grosvenor Arms' stylish restaurant serves breakfast every day. A modern menu is also available for dinner service from Monday to Saturday. Guests will also enjoy alfresco dining or enjoy pizza cooked by the wood-burning oven. Located just 2 minutes' walk from Shaftesbury Abbey, the hotel is a short stroll from many restaurants and shops.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Andy
United Arab Emirates
“Great staff very friendly and helpful. Very stylish hotel breakfast was very good. Location in town perfect for exploring” - Martin
United Kingdom
“We didn’t have breakfast or dinner so can’t comment. Room well equipped and location in town was excellent.” - Alison
United Kingdom
“charming property of historic interest and beautifully upgraded to make a modern hotel. Lovely spaces to sit, eat, drink, chat were very appreciated, especially the indoor courtyard in the open air. Staff were ever ready to accommodate requests. ...” - Diana
United Kingdom
“I was blown away by the Grosvenor Arms. The staff were all friendly and super-helpful. My room was huge, very nicely decorated (simple, elegant, modern), and the shower in the bathroom was really great: easy to operate, lots of room and really...” - Roderic
United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel with friendly staff and amazing food.” - Melissa
United Kingdom
“We stayed in the suite which was incredible. The bathroom was enormous. Staff were super helpful. Food was amazing.” - Edward
Canada
“The dining room and food were both very good, and the room was good. The staff were really helpful.” - Charlie
United Kingdom
“Staff were great, all very helpful and informative. Food was fantastic Thanks” - Ian
United Kingdom
“A lovely period building in the centre of town, renovated in a sensitive and innovative way” - Lewis
United Kingdom
“Beautiful property, super friendly staff. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Shaftesbury. Thank you to the hotel for the upgrade. The room was fantastic.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineEuropean
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Grosvenor Arms
Most popular facilities
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.
Guests are required to present the credit card with which they secured the booking at check-in.
Guests should specify whether they prefer a twin bed configuration in the Special Requests box at the time of booking. Please note, this request is subject to availability.
Please note that only the large rooms can accommodate an extra bed. Any type of extra bed or cot is subject to request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Kindly note some accommodation is located on the second floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.
Group bookings of 3-5 rooms have a cancellation policy of 14 days. This rule is also applied to individual bookings of 5 nights or more. Group bookings of 6+ rooms must be cancelled outside of 28 days to avoid a cancellation charge. Full payment is required 14 days/28 days prior for the above bookings.