The Crown Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (2005 reviews)
West St , Blandford Forum , GB

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Free
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2005 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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Carolyn • couple • gb
9
Charming old coaching inn in central location.
Pros:

Location and parking was excellent. Staff were friendly and food was good. Great bar. Room was comfortable though view was of brick walls. Nice walk in shower with lots of hot water. The building is attractive.

Cons:

A minor point but the toilet paper was the thinnest known to humanity! This is a false economy as people just use more but if it was to avoid clogging the drains in an old building then ok.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
9
Excellent stay comfortable hotel and lovely staff
Pros:

Room very comfortable yet retained a sense of the history of the hotel

Cons:

Wi-Fi on second floor

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent.
Pros:

Beautiful building with great staff and lovely food.
Very spacious room with excellent amenities.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely historic hotel
Pros:

Lovely historic building, beautiful rooms, very comfy bed!

Cons:

They were a bit short staffed but everyone we met did their best.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Keay • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Nichols • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great town centre option
Pros:

The mattress, pillows, bedding & towels were of high quality. Whoever sourced them chose well!
Reception was friendly & professional.
There was a kettle & lots of hot drink options, complimentary water, & biscuits.
The inn has oodles of English period charm (wooden wall panels, wrought iron beds, high ceilings, sash windows etc).
Plenty of free on-site parking, good food & beverage options, and a nice outdoor area for sun-downer drinks.

Cons:

The shower drain/trap was clogged. I took care of it myself which was a pretty gross job.
Being picky: The windows were a bit stiff (but a desk fan was provided). Along with some minor scuffs & scrapes to carpet & walls (one step beyond general housekeeping) I'm deducting a mark.
That said, I'd happily stay here again for business or pleasure.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Luca • family_with_children • ae
9
very nice boutique hotel
Pros:

all great

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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ANN • couple • gb
8
Enjoyed wedding evening party
Pros:

Drinks good reasonable price

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • de
7
Etwas in die Jahre gekommenes, historisches Hotel
Pros:

Es ist cozy, aber sehr alt. Historisch ist ja schön, aber es könnte gut renoviert werden.

Cons:

Sanitäre Anlagen veraltet. Klimaanlage lief wie verrückt und konnte nicht ausgestellt werden. Fenster darf man nicht öffnen.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Erin • couple • gb
10
Excellent!
Pros:

Clean, lovely staff, very friendly and helpful.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Thelma • extended_group • es
9
Pros:

The food was excellent, both breakfast and dinner. The staff were all helpful, friendly and efficient.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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stella • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Miranda • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good food and accommodation. ⁴

Cons:

Noisy revellers under window

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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H • couple • gb
8
Overall great stay, room was great as looking into town centre and most beautiful thing to have the sun shining early mo
Pros:

Great location, staff very nice and good breakfast.

Cons:

Walls between rooms are not soundproof at all. You could hear next room people every word speaking etc. And the worst, all night long hearing next room people snoring! Awful!

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • gb
9
Welcoming staff and an excellent location.
Pros:

The room was very clean and comfy.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • se
10
Pros:

Very very nice.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Corrine • couple • gb
9
Staff were absolutely charming , although one of the waitresses at breakfast was not as fantastic as her colleagues!!
Pros:

Large beautiful room and lovely interior

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee