The Junction Hotel

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Marston's Inns
7.7 (698 reviews)
Great Western Road , Dorchester , gb
+44 1305 755000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Bar
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Tasty breakfast
Friendly staff
Cons:
Room quality needs improvement
Some noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.91
Mixed sentiments noted about cleanliness; overall clean but mentioned issues.
Service
7.88
Friendly and hospitable staff consistently mentioned.
Location
8.42
Great central location mentioned positively by several guests.
Room Quality
7.37
Rooms described as basic and needing updates, but overall comfortable.
Amenities
7.4
Basic amenities available; some guests felt they needed improvement.
Value for Money
7.86
Great value mentioned by multiple guests for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Breakfasts were highlighted positively across several reviews.
Overall Experience
7.38
Overall decent experience with some praises and issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:46

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction offers easy access for travelers. The ground floor rooms provide disabled access, catering to all guests' needs.

Comfortable Rooms
The stylishly furnished rooms at The Junction come equipped with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, and complimentary bottled water. The en suite bathrooms and cozy beds ensure a comfortable stay for all guests.

Delicious Dining
Guests can indulge in a wide selection of classic pub food at the inn. From sandwiches and salads to hearty main courses, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss the chance to savor British beef and Marston’s Ale pie during your stay.

Experience convenience, comfort, and great dining at The Junction. Book now for a memorable stay in historic Dorchester.

Important information:

If you require check-in outside the standard times, please contact property using the details on your Booking Confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 698 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.91
Service: 7.88
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 7.37
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 7.38
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent service ,we only stayed for 1 night each time! 👍🏼
Pros:

Not our first time at the junction! always friendly and nice people there including all the staff! Always found it comfortable and great shower ! room 2 better than last time we stayed

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great staff. Lovely breakfast. Room had high ceiling so stayed cool in the heatwave.

Cons:

Car parking space was limited. Shower seemed to have a mind of its own so farcas flow rate and temperature were concerned.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
5
Loved Dorchester. But the accommodation was run down
Pros:

We didn’t stay for breakfast as we had a long day of traveling and wanted to set off early.

Location. It was in the middle of everything we wanted to do
The bar was nice

Cons:

Our room was run down. The outside door was rotten. There were cobwebs round the ceiling. And because the rooms were outside in a little courtyard/ parking area all the dirt / stones were dragged in as you entered. We were very careful to take our shoes off. But it didn’t help. There was no guaranteed parking for the guests that were staying. Even though there was enough parking for the rooms, anyone drinking in the pub could use the parking so had to pay to park overnight at a separate car park and walk with our luggage to and from the pub.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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CHRIS • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jane • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Lovely staff great breakfast

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Fab location

Cons:

Very basic accommodation wasn’t worth the money

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Annabel • couple • gb
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Couldn’t hear a sound from the pub

Cons:

Not much

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great value for money
Pros:

The room was clean, the bed was comfortable.. There was plenty of tea and coffee etc. The shower was great, large and powerful. There was complimentary shower get and soap.

Cons:

The windows could do with a clean. The mattress was a bit too soft and creaky. The shower door could do with a deep clean.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Tilsed • couple • gb
8
Comfortable stay
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful, the location was brilliant for us and the bed was very comfortable, bonus having the kettle, cups and coffee in the room, there wasn't any tea bags though unfortunately.

Cons:

The room wasn't entirely clean although we do have high standards of cleanliness, the windows were quite thin and the noise outside did keep me awake for quite awhile but everything else was good, thank you

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Mintaka1 • solo_traveller • kz
9
Pros:

High ceilings in rooms, nice and clean, very big room and accessible from outside as they are in a little courtyard. Breakfast looked good but I forgot to eat it. It's at a pub, the pub is nice.

Cons:

I forgot breakfast

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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jane • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

Staff friendly. Location perfect.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
7
It was alright.
Pros:

Breakfast was fine, facilities at The Junction hotel was ok, parking not too bad, so so.

Cons:

Road traffic noise, lack of favourite t.v. channels.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • gb
9
Junction Hotel
Pros:

Room quite basic but fine.
Staff very helpful and friendly
Good breakfast
Great location

Cons:

Minor thing, would have been good if the room had had a fridge

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
Overall satisfactory
Pros:

Excellent food and location

Cons:

Low pressure with shower,

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Ingengero • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Le stanze sono in una struttura a parte, ma collegate al pub che fa da reception. Nonostante fosse un sabato con i pub pieno di avventori locali, è stato possibile parcheggiare anche la sera grazie alla presenza di un addetto che gestiva la convivenza tra locals e ospiti.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
7
Decent stay despite building problems
Pros:

Good BnB at reasonable price and in a convenient location close to he train station

Cons:

My room had a leak on the ceiling, and smelled quite damp. Fortunately staff were able to provide a dehumidifier that counteracted the dampness, and offered compensation for the inconvenience, which was much appreciated

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Lamont • couple • gb
9
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee