Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Comfortable amenities
Cons:
High food prices
Parking instructions unclear

Categories

Cleanliness
9.24
The property was very clean and the rooms were well kept.
Service
9.71
Friendly, professional and attentive staff observed in multiple reviews.
Location
9.25
Excellent central location noted by several guests.
Room Quality
9.2
Lovely and well-furnished rooms with comfortable amenities.
Amenities
9.23
Nicely appointed rooms with desirable amenities like a Nespresso machine.
Value for Money
8.19
Food prices noted as high, though overall experience is deemed good.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Food quality was good but had some mixed reviews on breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.71
Overall very positive with guests eager to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:51

Property Description

Luxury Accommodation
Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort at The Grosvenor Arms. Individually decorated rooms with luxury beds, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines ensure a relaxing stay in the heart of Shaftesbury.

Fine Dining and Drinks
Indulge in culinary delights at the stylish restaurant offering daily breakfast and a modern dinner menu. Unwind at the bar with an open fireplace or savor wood-fired oven pizzas at the courtyard terrace.

Convenient Location
Situated just a stone's throw away from Shaftesbury Abbey, our hotel provides easy access to local restaurants and shops. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in luxury and convenience at The Grosvenjsonor Arms.

Important information:

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 accommodations 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 canceled outside of 28 days to avoid a cancellation charge. Full payment is required 14 days/28 days prior for the above bookings.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 410 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.24
Service: 9.71
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.23
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 9.71
J
Jonathan couple gb
10
Great location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Terry couple gb
9
The Grosvenor is Groovy
Pros:

Very well appointed hotel, right in the middle of the town. Old, historic and lovely food too. I had the " full Grosvenor " breakfast which was OK BUT the Pork dinner I had at night was exceptional- not cheap but you get what you pay for.

Cons:

The breakfast was only average and should've been hotter.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
J
Jayanne couple gb
9
Pros:

Perfect for our visit

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
J
JANE couple gb
10
Great town centre hotel
Pros:

Great property in the perfect location. Good breakfast served by friendly staff.

Cons:

Can't fault it

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
H
Henry couple gb
9
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Irina couple om
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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jane couple gb
8
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely, helpful staff, comfortable room.
Pros:

Great location, clean and comfortable room, friendly staff, nice restaurant.

Cons:

No overhead lighting in the room and very little natural light, rather gloomy as a result.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
A
Alison couple gb
10
Fabulous stay - luxurious and great value!
Pros:

Brilliant location
Amazing room - comfortable, clean and spacious
Professional, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Nathalie couple gb
5
Pluses and minuses
Pros:

Great location for walking to cultural sites and cafes. Nice big bedroom. Good meal.

Cons:

Our room was right beside a very noisy generator which went on most of the night. Also, the alternative to a rain head shower was only a handheld - not adequate for that price

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
A
Amanda couple gb
10
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Lorraine extended_group gb
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
A
Andy couple gb
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
B
Beth couple gb
10
Beautiful hotel with lovely food and even lovelier staff
Pros:

Gorgeous hotel. The room was large and felt very luxurious. We ate there on the first evening and the food was great and very good value. The welcome from staff was brilliant - very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
8
Short but good
Pros:

Always nice to visit and stay in the centre of Shaftesbury. Very high standard hotel.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
J
Jane solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast was very average

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Steve extended_group gb
9
Smashing hotel.
Pros:

Food, facilities and staff were all exceptional, very impressed with this boutique hotel. Special mention to Josh who really looked after our party of 4, super hospitality.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Samantha couple gb
3
Run for staff not customers
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Xmas eve the bar closed at 10, my relatives were staying specially so family could meet and enjoy the evening. We were less than politely rushed out. Breakfast Xmas day was flat! No festive atmosphere at all. All in all it felt like staff weren’t wanting to be there. We appreciate it was Xmas but either close or make guests welcome.

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
K
Kerry solo_traveller gb
9
Will return
Pros:

I travel every week - and this maid my travelling more of a pleasure!

Cons:

Small thing - but put handrail in shower to enable easier exit and reduce risk of slipping.

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
7
Very pleasant
Pros:

Convenient for our circumstances
Pleasantly busy
Excellent food

2026-01-15 via Nuitee