The Crown Hotel

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

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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WARREN solo_traveller au
9
Great spot to stay.
Pros:

Everything was very good. I had a great meal in the garden, the beer was cold and the staff were very good. My room was very clean and well presented. The building is quite old but well maintained. It was a very good experience all round.

Cons:

Haha. The lift was very slow.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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KEVIN JOHN couple gb
9
An excellent place to stay: would definitely come back.
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming and friendly.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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GRAHAM extended_group gg
10
Cons:

Quite pricey to say breakfast was not included.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Gem.W6 solo_traveller gb
9
Beautiful hotel with fabulous staff
Pros:

Extremely welcome and friendly staff. Beautiful room with great bathroom. Very clean. Despite being an older property there was also air con. Great restaurant and bar.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
K
Ken solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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asis extended_group es
10
Fabuloso hotel estilo inglés, a poca distancia de Salisbury
Pros:

Hotel excepcional cerca de Salisbury, situado en el encantador pueblo de Blandford. Hotel de clásico sabor inglés, confortables salones de madera, un excelente bar-pub con una gran terraza exterior que se disfruta enormemente con buen tiempo. Habitación familiar fantástica, para 4 personas, amplia, y con un excelente cuarto de baño completo. Parking gratuito en las propias instalaciones del hotel, solo tienes que registrar el vehículo al llegar. Optamos por desayuno no incluido, pero disfrutamos en uno de los salones de un excelente y abundante desayuno continental, por un precio por persona de 6,5£, a todas luces mas que razonable. Atención y servicio excelentes

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Phil couple gb
7
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller us
6
A hot night in Blandford Forum
Pros:

Old hotel with great atmosphere.
Big clean bedroom, spare bedroom and decent sized bathroom.
Excellent breakfast.
Convenient free on-site parking
Amicable staff.

Cons:

No AC in my room on one of the hottest days of the year.
Strong Kitchen smells wafting in through my necessarily open window.
Overly complicated, unusable TV system.
Slow internet.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The staff were all very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

During the hot weather. The room was very hot compared with the rest of the hotel, being small and on the top floor. There was no Aircon in our room, a fan was provided. The room overlooked the outside seating area and road. Noisy with windows open.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Location

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
M
Mary couple gb
4
Very disappointed.
Pros:

The air conditioning in the room.

Cons:

It was not clean .Chairs were dirty.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
S
sharon solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Danny couple gb
10
Fantastic value for money breakfast very good honeycomb was unbelievable
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing

Cons:

Everything was pleasant

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
8
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Elle family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Location was brilliant, our family room was very spacious and staff went above and beyond to help us.

Cons:

The only small negative we had was that the room was exceptionally dusty in areas - the mirror in the twin room was so dirty you couldn’t actually use it.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Arthur solo_traveller de
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Naji couple gb
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
9
Great location, comfy bed and excellent food.
Pros:

Great location with free parking for 24 hours. Lovely bedroom with super comfy bed. Delicious dinner and breakfast. Nice area outside with tables and chairs for having a drink in the sunshine.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
7
Ok
Pros:

Air conditioned rooom

Cons:

In the middle of noisy town. Food poor

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Nina family_with_children my
9
Great for a short stay!
Pros:

Comfy room, friendly staff, good breakfast!

Cons:

We didn't have any A/C in our "Comfy Double Room" and found it a bit too warm on a hot summer day.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee