12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester, DT1 3BW, United Kingdom
#12 of 21 B&Bs and Inns in Dorchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1497 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 December 2023
Kimm
United KingdomNothing
Clean and spacious
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Roger
United KingdomNo orange juice for two days. Lack of hangers in wardrobe Lack of surfaces on which to place belongings Shower screen leaked Towel ring coming away from wall Poached eggs were cooked solid on one day
Full English was very good. Room was comfortable and clean Staff were friendly Good atmosphere Appreciated that hotel had a lift
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Samantha
United KingdomWIFI was poor in around the hotel including the room.
Dinner excellent quality. Breakfast good quality although limited cold choices. Staff all excellent in every area of stay.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Stephen
United Kingdomvery little!
Room was superb, staff extremely attentive, drinks and dinner excellent as was the breakfast! We havs stayed at the Duchess on a number of occasions and always enjoy our visit.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Russell
United KingdomBath
Location , history , parking free , food , room, and garden centre across the road .
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Judith
United KingdomBreakfast service
English Breakfast could have been a little warmer. The coffee was cold
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Miles
United KingdomNothing
Easy to find, plenty of free parking and fairly informal.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Malcolm
United KingdomNothing at all really, though Poundbury was a bit dull, but ideal for a stopover enroute to the West country
Welcoming staff and a complimentary drink was gratefully accepted. Lovely big bedroom adorned with framed pictures. Very comfy bed and good shower. Gentle blue light automatically came on when got up to go the bathroom at night. Breakfast had all the trimmings and was excellent, with very helpful and cheerful lady host. Free Parking was standard. Vibrant large bar area on ground floor and a quieter dining area on first floor.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Sharon
United KingdomNothing is was great.
Everything was perfect. It was so lovely to witness it all lit up and night. Parking is free all over the town.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Thumperrr69
United KingdomIf I were to try and find one issue it would be the poor signal and wifi !!!
Deluxe Room - Very Clean, warm and bed comfortable Breakfast - Good selection Bar Food - Sides were on the small size, sharing portions were reasonable and food was fresh and tasty Atmosphere - Warm, relaxing, not quiet but not manix or loud. Dog friendly and just a nice relaxing enviroment with friendly staff and members of the public. We stayed the weekend here from 24.11.23 - 26.11.23 All the staff were friendly and helpful but there were two members of staff that really impressed us.... Georgia & Josh went above and beyond...providing a service that was much appreciated. They were helpful, empathetic and nothing was too much trouble. Both went out of thier way to ensure my Partners trapped nerve and diabetic needs were catered for, providing an ice pack, tailored food request, local information and nothing was too much trouble. I honestly can't thank them enough. Mr M Knight
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Roland
United KingdomGood breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Robert
United KingdomBreakfast great, dinner…it’s pub food not a great restaurant.
Great staff, welcoming and helpful. Lovely building, great room.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Simon
United KingdomOccupants of Room 5 talking loud until 1.30am!!
Stylish with quirks and nice touches like blue night light in the toilet
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Claire
United KingdomAll good except no hot water. Couldn’t be helped gave a discount on stay very helpful lovely breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Catherine
United KingdomExcellent hotel, excellent breakfast, staff are fantastic
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Christine
United KingdomNothing really
This property is in a lovely peaceful location and we stay here when we have been visiting family in Cornwall as it’s half way between us. We had an excellent evening meal, we have always found the food good and breakfast was delicious
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Sue
United KingdomCoffee at breakfast could be better
Very characterful and comfortable room. Perfect location for our needs.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Philip
United KingdomPosition of TV in front of bed!! If you need to put it there then mount it on a swivel stand. Broadband speed
Room and 2 decent chairs to watch TV
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Marion
United KingdomThe bedroom lighting could be improved for reading purposes. The staff made several errors, including removing all our towels and forgetting to replace them and forgetting the starter I ordered. They seemed to be focusing on a large party so that paying guests were getting sidelined.
Our room was very spacious and the food was excellent.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Julie
United KingdomRoom too hot. Irritating flashing light from smoke alarm
Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. I found the room a little too hot and the constant flashing light from the smoke alarm was rather irritating
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Tomes
United StatesI requested and still haven’t received a copy of my room charges and receipt
The pub and restaurant.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Tony
United KingdomNothing amazing staff and dinner was great - room had great little touches
Possibly the best hotel I’ve used
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Gerald
United KingdomN/A
Excellent standard
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Emma
Portugalkitchen I had a heartburn every time I ate at the pub
design comfort
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Neil
United KingdomThe ambiance of the building/area and the quality of the bedroom and bathroom. Free parking just outside in the square and handy local Waitrose.
Stayed in October 2023
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