The Crown Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1810 reviews)
West St , Blandford Forum , gb

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 1810 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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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
B
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
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
7
Good value high quality hotel
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nil

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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M7169ZOgaryr Family
10
Jewel in the Crown
Pros:

There was a warm welcome from the start when we booked in. The hotel gives a feeling of days gone by. The dining rooms are lovely and a great space for dinner and breakfast.

Our room was a family room, on entering there was a hall, directly in front was a lovely bathroom retro style, left was a large double room and off to the right a nice single room. The room was spotless and the beds comfy, there was tea making facilities and a tv in both rooms, which pleased our 8 year old daughter.

We stayed for 3 nights ( would have loved to have stayed more) and had dinner at the hotel every night, Sunday roast was great and subsequent meals also delicious and there were deals that made it all great value too. Breakfast was amazing, you can enjoy the buffet and order your cooked breakfast too, don’t think we bothered eating lunches after such a substantial breakfast.

All the staff we met were friendly and ensured we had a pleasant stay.

We loved our stay at the Crown Hotel and definitely recommend it. If we wonder down that way again we will be staying there.

2026-02-20 via Tripadvisor
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lennethm2026 Friends getaway
4
Catering for the hordes.
Pros:

It used to be a nice hotel but quality seems to have been replaced with quantity. It probably makes more money than it used to when it was a classy hotel but customers and staff are more down market than it used to be. Staff left because of lowering of standards. As one said to me it’s no longer silver service.

2026-02-13 via Tripadvisor
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
7
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
8
Pros:

Dinner was very good
Good parking
Lift

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
9
Really good
Pros:

A great town centre hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
J
Jackson couple gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful rooms, comfy beds, welcoming staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Resort66255729603 Solo travel Blandford Forum, Dorset, England
10
Dinner treat at the Crown.
Pros:

Dinner was amazing and very reasonable, I dined after 5pm as it was cheaper and wanted to check it out. There was a 10% service charge, but the young lady Rachel that served me was very attentive. Everything was fresh and very well presented.

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
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Michaela couple gb
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee