The Crown Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1840 reviews)
West St , Blandford Forum , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.

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 1840 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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Arnie • couple • gb
3
Smelly room, poor breakfast
Pros:

Good location in a nice town. Easy car parking on site. Free Wi-Fi. Evening staff were friendly.

Cons:

Avoid Room 21. Paid for the best room, described by the hotel as "Indulgence".. It wasn't indulgence. Very strong bad smell in the room. Bedroom windows were open and we left them open all the time we were there, even overnight, but the smell did not go away. A member of staff told us they don't like that room because it always smells.

Disappointing breakfast. 3 variants of Egg Benedict on the breakfast menu, but unable to do poached eggs. Apparently, the kitchen had ran out of vinegar. They couldn't work out how to buy some from a local shop and we were told that the cook refused to do poached eggs without any vinegar. How difficult could it be for someone in the kitchen to realise they were running out? Or after they realised, to go and buy some? So, I had fried egg, and my wife had what were probably the worst discoloured scrambled eggs we have ever seen. So bad that she could not finish. Very poor.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • extended_group • co
10
Excellent hotel. Friendly.
Pros:

It was a beautiful hotel with lovely rooms. The personnel was very friendly and helpful

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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RACHEL • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect Spot To Relax and Recharge!
Pros:

The family room was incredible for our family of four. We had a wonderful stay and got a great night sleep. The town is very cute with numerous shops and cafes. We enjoyed grabbing our morning run on the trailway, which was very well marked and maintained.

The restaurant and pub were both also wonderful. We grabbed a few beers before dinner and really enjoyed our time hanging out there. We booked a table for dinner with our hotel reservation, and were not disappointed. The children’s menu was a welcome touch. The food was very nice and the service was even better!

Breakfast in the restaurant was a perfect start to the day. There was lots of variety and everyone in our family was happy! My wife ordered the Eggs Benedict and my son ordered pancakes. This was in addition to the croissants, cereals and yogurts readily available.

This hotel was truly the perfect spot of us to rest and recharge!

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Tamo • couple • ch
8
Pros:

Lo stile d arredamento antico

Cons:

La stanza era un po’ fredda poco riscaldata

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • extended_group • de
9
Pros:

Sehr schönes, antikes Haus mit Originalaustattung. Sehr bequeme Betten. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Myhill • couple • gb
8
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Ann • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent cant wait to go back
Pros:

Visited the town on numerous occasions as family live there but this was the first time I stayed atvthe crown. Stafc were excellent very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Could have had comfier chairs in the room, but that is being pivky

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • couple • gp
8
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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william • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very comfortable and convenient for what I wanted
Pros:

Central and parking available and very convenient

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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samandjoshg • Friends getaway
6
Dinner
Pros:

Visited for dinner with friends. Food was delicious, however slightly on the pricier side for the portion size.
Service was ok, could have been more attentive clearing plates etc.
A 10% service charge was added to the bill but asked for this to be removed as we felt the service wasn’t as good as it could’ve been given prices of the meal.

2026-03-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
👍👍👍
Pros:

Was great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Mr Hough • solo_traveller • gb
9
I'd definitely recommend staying here
Pros:

The staff were polite and helpful.
The hotel and my room and en suite bathroom were clean and tidy.
The bed was very comfortable.
There was a freeview flat screen TV which seemed to be fairly new.
At breakfast there was a good selection of fruit, yoghurt, cereals, continental and cooked breakfast.
I can recommend the cooked breakfast.
There is a bus shelter right next to the hotel.

Cons:

Na

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Götz • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Frühstück sehr gut, man konnte aus einer Menükarte auswählen zusätzlich zum Buffet

Cons:

Nichts

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
9
We were happy with our stay
Pros:

Very comfortable

Cons:

Poor WiFi

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
8
So nearly a top score.
Pros:

Staff were fantastic throughout our visit.Excellent location and free car parking. Accessible room huge and well equipped with a wet room. Air conditioning and lots of cupboard and drawer space. Great locally brewed beer.

Cons:

Room walls quite thin, woke up several times thinking somebody was in the room. Lounge bar has a antiquated fussy theme and not particularly comfortable chairs being very low and saggy. Food definitely over priced and be aware of unclear service charges. Both dinner and breakfast items were unavailable early on in service. Excellent local restaurants are available within walking distance.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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davidroberts2025 • Couples
10
An excellent meal at the Crown !!!!
Pros:

Booked a table earlier in the day for two , table was very well situated Staff were very pleasant and helpful and the meal waa exceptional and very enjoyable,

2026-03-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Andrew • couple • gb
5
Uncomfortable noisy room - wouldn't stay again
Pros:

Good central location, OK pub food, but had to send back one meal as dish had gone completely cold by time it was brought to table. Room decor very nice and period.

Cons:

Room very noisy and bed not very comfortable. You could hear every word of conversation on phone from person in adjoining room, and bed frame and mattress meant every movement of partner rocked / shook the bed. For this reason alone would not stay again.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee