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About
This Georgian building is in Shaftesbury town center. It is now a stylish hotel with free Wi-Fi and large rooms with luxury beds, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines. The Grosvenor Arms maintains original features combined with modern décor. Its individually decorated rooms have an private bathroom, some with separate showers and roll-top baths. There is a bar with open fireplace, as well as a courtyard terrace. The Grosvenor Arms' stylish restaurant serves breakfast every day. A modern menu is also available for dinner service from Monday to Saturday. Guests will also enjoy alfresco dining or enjoy pizza cooked by the wood-burning oven. Located just 2 minutes' walk from Shaftesbury Abbey, the hotel is a short stroll from many restaurants and shops.
255 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.6
- Staff
- 9.5
- Location
- 9.7
What Guests Say
- “Gorgeous hotel. The room was large and felt very luxurious. We ate there on the first evening and the food was great and very good…”
- “Evening pizza, breakfast & coffee very good. We had to eat in the bar & conservatory due to our little dog. Loved her doggy welcome pack.”
Room Options
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1/4Premium Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
- Clothes rack
1/4Junior Suite
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Superior Suite (Cranborne Chase)
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
- Clothes rack
1/4Standard Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
- Clothes rack
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What Guests Loved
Based on 255 reviews
Pros +
- Gorgeous hotel. The room was large and felt very luxurious. We ate there on the first evening and the food was great and very good value. The welcome from staff was brilliant - very friendly and helpful.
- Evening pizza, breakfast & coffee very good. We had to eat in the bar & conservatory due to our little dog. Loved her doggy welcome pack.
- Food, facilities and staff were all exceptional, very impressed with this boutique hotel. Special mention to Josh who really looked after our party of 4, super hospitality.
Cons -
- Nothing!
- The corridor leading to the bedrooms could perhaps benefit from hazard strips to indicate the little steps. Car parking- we managed to park outside the hotel by chance overnight & moved the car to a car park next morning. Under stand the lack of parking with the hotel due to its great town location.
- Xmas eve the bar closed at 10, my relatives were staying specially so family could meet and enjoy the evening. We were less than politely rushed out. Breakfast Xmas day was flat! No festive atmosphere at all. All in all it felt like staff weren’t wanting to be there. We appreciate it was Xmas but either close or make guests welcome.
Gorgeous hotel. The room was large and felt very luxurious. We ate there on the first evening and the food was great and very good value. The welcome from staff was brilliant - very friendly and helpful.
Nothing!
Evening pizza, breakfast & coffee very good. We had to eat in the bar & conservatory due to our little dog. Loved her doggy welcome pack.
The corridor leading to the bedrooms could perhaps benefit from hazard strips to indicate the little steps. Car parking- we managed to park outside the hotel by chance overnight & moved the car to a car park next morning. Under stand the lack of parking with the hotel due to its great town location.
Food, facilities and staff were all exceptional, very impressed with this boutique hotel. Special mention to Josh who really looked after our party of 4, super hospitality.
Great location
Xmas eve the bar closed at 10, my relatives were staying specially so family could meet and enjoy the evening. We were less than politely rushed out. Breakfast Xmas day was flat! No festive atmosphere at all. All in all it felt like staff weren’t wanting to be there. We appreciate it was Xmas but either close or make guests welcome.
The hotel is a lovely and relaxed place to stay. The staff are very good, the food very good and the rooms well furnished with some lovely details.
We liked all of it and will return to the hotel. We may look for a brighter room next time if we can as the furnishings and lighting were a little dark but that is a personal preference.
Despite a bit of a mishap with heating and hot water on the first day of my stay..the stay was enjoyable. the heating and water rectified on day 2. Which was fortunate. A discount for the inconvenience at the end of my stay was a great touch .Thankyou. staff were lovely .Thank you
Location. Comfort. Staff
Unfortunately kitchen renovations. We had heard it was a great meal. Perhaps the room rate could have been reduced because of this.
Staff so attentive. Room always spotless which is the main thing that makes us return! Bed comfy. Also they treat my dog like a guest not an unfortunate accompaniment!
Nothing!
Good staff, good food and good room
everything, service, price location
Very friendly staff, comfortable rooms, clean, and nicely furnished rooms with Nespresso machine, hairdryer. Location was excellent in middle of Shaftesbury. Would stay again if we ever go back to Shaftesbury. We booked a standard double but I think our room was upgraded to a premium as it was very spacious.
Not a problem for us but if you have mobility issues, our room was on 2nd floor and disabled lift only goes to 1st floor.
Lovely hotel, gorgeous room which was very comfortable. Lots of little extra touches. Only stayed one night as we were visiting family. Highly recommended.
Excellent breakfast with fresh and healthy produce. Nice room with thoughtful details.
Unfortunately we had booked dinner in the bar area as our choice of timing was not available in the restaurant - if we had known that there would be a DJ making any type of talking impossible there we would have taken the later slot at the restaurant! Just something that the staff should really have warned us about as we ended up going somewhere else to eat.
Warm, inviting, comfortable. Excellent location and facilities.
Parking, but not a problem if you have sense and ask etc
Room was excellent - very large and stylish. Bathroom was huge and very modern
Had to track down reception staff.
Friendly, professional and attentive staff. Nicely appointed room - nothing left to be wished for for a weekend in the country side.
Absolutely everything!! It's 10/10We can't wait to go back and stay!Comfortable, warming as soon as you walk through the door. The food is bang on! The beds and rooms are A1. Brilliant , central location ,Just Love the place❤️
Lovely place to stay. Comfy, great food, clean, friendly staff
Here for a wedding. Was great. Breakfast was incredible.
There isn’t on site parking but it’s not the end of the world!
Clean comfy well equipped bedroom. Friendly staff and good food
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 12 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required. Guests are required to present the credit card with which they secured the booking at check-in. Guests should specify whether they prefer a twin bed configuration in the Special Requests box at the time of booking. Please note, this request is subject to availability. Please note that only the large rooms can accommodate an extra bed. Any type of extra bed or cot is subject to request and needs to be confirmed by management. Kindly note some accommodations is located on the second floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment. Group bookings of 3-5 rooms have a cancellation policy of 14 days. This rule is also applied to individual bookings of 5 nights or more. Group bookings of 6+ rooms must be canceled outside of 28 days to avoid a cancellation charge. Full payment is required 14 days/28 days prior for the above bookings.
Location
The Commons, Shaftesbury
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