The Crown Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1949 reviews)
West St , Blandford Forum , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good staff services
Central location
Cons:
Occasional cold room
Noise from bar areas

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
Several reviews mentioned specifically cold room conditions and noise indicating some cleanliness issues.
Service
9.2
Many reviews highlighted the exceptional service provided by the staff.
Location
9.04
Consistently praised for its central location in town.
Room Quality
8.59
General comfort mentioned, but some rooms were noted as cold.
Amenities
8.72
Accolades for the spaciousness of rooms and available facilities.
Value for Money
8.18
Criticism over perceived high costs and disappointing breakfast affects value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.53
Food quality received mixed reviews but highlights for Christmas dinner and some dishes.
Overall Experience
8.9
A balance of positive and negative sentiments leads to a generally satisfactory overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:59

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Elegance
Discover Crown Hotel, a historic inn dating back to the 1300s, offering a blend of old-world charm and modern luxury.

Gourmet Dining and Stylish Bar
Indulge in a culinary experience at our gastro-style restaurant, or unwind with a drink at our upmarket bar, both designed to cater to your taste buds and ambiance desires.

Versatile Accommodations and Event Spaces
Experience comfort in our en suite rooms furnished with unique pieces, and take advantage of our meeting rooms and a 200-seater function suite for your events.

Ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and luxurious amenities of Crown Hotel? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in Blandford Forum.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £10 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

8.7
Based on 1949 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.18
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
8
Good stay
Pros:

Great location , beautiful gardens, good parking

Cons:

Very creaky/squeaky bed . Looked nice but not so practical but overall was a great stay

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Carol solo_traveller gb
9
Recent stay at The Crown.
Pros:

Love the hotel itself and the staff there. Always so accommodating this is our second stay there in the last year. Beds are so comfortable, love the doorstop animal that appears in all of the rooms. Walk in shower is exceptional proper rainfall one, and decent size towels instead of them being the size of a postage stamp.

Cons:

Can't honestly think of any dislikes..

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple je
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Holly couple gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Alexandre couple gb
6
Pros:

The pub garden with the sun was lovely, staff friendly and it was clean.

Cons:

It was too hot, we had multiple fans in our room and it was still too hot. On the top floors of the hotel, they need aircon.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Incredible little find, marvalous georgian style hotel, lovely food, and a great relaxed pub and garden to chill and watch the world go by. Definately worth a revisit.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Donald solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Large on site car park, good breakfast.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Bob couple gb
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Passport08282407268 Family Bath, Somerset, England
10
Excellent customer service 👏
Pros:

Thank you for a lovely visit at the crown. Your team members are so friendly and helpful, especially Martina and Jess who made our day even more special. We were very happy with the recommended food and drinks afterwards. Definitely we will be come back

2026-06-23 via Tripadvisor
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Jacqueline couple gb
10
Relaxing, comfortable, friendly hotel. Would securely stay there again.
Pros:

Perfect location. Beautiful old hotel with all the mod cons.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Manfred couple de
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Joy couple nz
7
Pleasant stay but a little disappointing.
Pros:

Loved location, looked charming, cute town. Nice spacious room on 2nd floor.

Cons:

Our room was very very hot. It did have a fan but we struggled with the heat.
We also didn’t think room was as clean as we would have liked. Linen etc was good but the bathroom floors and shower were not clean, dusty skirting boards etc.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller je
8
Great stay
Pros:

Friendly and conveniently placed. Plenty of parking.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Campbell solo_traveller gb
8
Stayed for work so will likely have to stay again 👍
Pros:

Food service was good

Cons:

Room was comfortable but WiFi wouldn't connect and it is a poor 5G reception area - not the hotels fault

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Christine family_with_children gb
4
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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149kimberleyu Friends getaway
10
Lunch with my friends
Pros:

Me and my colleagues met up for Lunch which we tend to do At the crow in Blandford as it half way for everyone when we where all settled the waitress Christina Took are order as one of my friends had a nut allergy Christina was very helpful and couldn’t do enough for us We all had a fabulous lunch thank you Christina and the team❤️

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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Alison solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The attention to detail was exceptional, I couldn't help but relax and refresh myself as too did my partner and my little dog who was made to feel equally welcome. The crown hotel is now my little utopia and i look forward to staying there again.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee