The Crown Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1965 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 1965 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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DelphineVN solo_traveller fr
9
Excellent hôtel
Pros:

Chambre Deluxe pour 4 : en fait deux chambres mitoyennes et une SDB, parfait pour une famille. Très confortable, propre et décoration absolument british ! On a adoré ! En plus cette chambre là (pas toutes) est climatisée. Parking privé sur place et petite ville charmante. Le petit-déjeuner est parfait, bref je conseille vivement !

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Timothy couple gb
7
A dated hotel but preferable to a modern concrete box.
Pros:

Old property with plenty of room. Good with dogs. Hi

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Matthew extended_group gb
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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ryan couple gb
10
breakfast with brilliant room number six is what I was in absolutely fantastic room
Pros:

breakfast with brilliant room number six is what I was in absolutely fantastic room

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Anne couple gb
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
8
would book again
Pros:

staff are good. good selection of beer.

Cons:

room was boiling hot

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Luke solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Hotel was lovely and the staff were amazing. Lots of parking and location was great.

Cons:

Room was really hot with only a small fan and no aircon. It was so hot that sleep was impossible unfortunately.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Deano solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Stopped off here whilst on motorcycle tour for one night July 26. Nice hotel in a beautiful little town with fantastic walks along the river. Restaurants, bars and takeaways are plentiful with two large supermarkets within walking distance. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Large carpark if required.5 stars

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Marius solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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madelaine couple gb
8
Great place and central inblandford forum
Pros:

Great spot lovely outdoor space friendly staff. Good value for money. Comfortable beds.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Susanna extended_group ch
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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richard solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Geoffrey couple gb
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-04 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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Stephen solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple je
8
2026-07-01 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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Holly couple gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee