12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester, DT1 3BW, United Kingdom
#12 of 21 B&Bs and inns in Dorchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1496 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: September 6, 2023
Kate
United KingdomHot in the room
Gorgeous room, great bar. Loved the decor
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 4, 2023
Pat
United KingdomNothing
Everything was more than we expected
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 1, 2023
Jill
United KingdomN/A
The breakfast was excellent with a great and varied choice. The staff in all areas but most particularly in the restaurant were excellent. They were polite, friendly and very helpful, a real asset to the business.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 1, 2023
Alex
United KingdomBuilding interior was lovely, front seating was also lovely. Room was big, and clean. Breakfast and dinner were great. The only floor we can find is the 50 minute wait for our main course (two Sunday roasts and two burgers). But ignoring that our stay was fab.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 31, 2023
Debbie
United KingdomThe breakfast was ok but has gone downhill and they are obviously trying to cut costs. which is fine but when you are paying nearly £200 for bed & breakfast the value isn't great. There was previously smoked salmon on the menu but this has been removed and other items on the menu were not available. We requested oat milk (a fairly common item) and it was not available, this was the same the last time we stayed too..
We have stayed here on a number of occasions and the rooms are good.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 30, 2023
Paul
United KingdomOnly a small complaint and that was the toilet bowl in the bathroom was not as clean as on previous visits. More bleach needed please!
The rooms here are great, very relaxing and the beds are so comfortable. The bar is very pleasant and the food and drink are on the pricey side ... but that is common everywhere these days.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 29, 2023
Melvin
United KingdomI seem to have an issue with getting you guys paid. Been communicating since,asked for confirmation of payment and an invoice for my stay have not received either. My latest card statement does not show payment which is surprising. Rang twice, answer phone both times, left meassage no response.
Breakfast was very good great choice. Bedroom on top floor the slanting ceiling was bit of issuue,ducked few times but it got me twice.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: August 28, 2023
David
United KingdomBreakfast was not very well cooked.
Beautiful building and the bedroom was well appointed and quiet.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 27, 2023
Sharon
United KingdomNothing
Location, room, food, staff all excellant
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 27, 2023
Michele
United KingdomFeather pillows wasn't too keen on.
Cleanliness 100% perfect throughout hotel.The staff were friendly, polite and helpful. Lovely bar to have a drink. Breakfast wide selection and very tasty. The hotel I felt had a relaxing feel to it. Absolutely perfect stay. Would highly recommend and stay again.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 27, 2023
Gerald
United KingdomWifi wasn't great in our room, and didn't receive decent mobile signal.
Breakfast was very nice.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 27, 2023
Jane
United KingdomDinner and breakfast menu gave great choices and the food was very nice, my only criticism would be, the service was a little slow and some of the food was luke warm, would have preferred it to be piping hot.
The room was very spacious and comfortable with great views over the town and countryside. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Poundbury is a beautiful place to visit.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Darryl
United KingdomBreakfast was where it fell down. We had three days there. Each day it was as if a different chef was on duty, one day my wife just wanted beens on toast, two slices of bread and a thimble size pot arrived with a few beens in it. Another day my full English was swimming in oil. Fried eggs not only was yokes runny (no-one asked how we would like them) but the whites were not cooked though. All three days the same honey comb was put out, no honey in it and just a small piece of the comb left in the corner. All three days we had to ask for the orange jug to be topped up! The Breakfast let down a fine hotel.
Architecture and layout very original, lots of separate seating areas. Evening meal very good. Location ideal for exploring Dorset, free parking.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Sue
United KingdomLoved the food and atmosphere. The location was excellent and there was lots of things to do near by.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Hristo
United KingdomThis is best hotel we've been to - its unique design, subtle aristocratic atmosphere, spot-on cleanliness, extremely kind staff, and delicious cuisine will exceed your expectations.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: August 25, 2023
Sally
United KingdomHave to ask specifically for a room with splittable beds; not always available.
Position, easy free parking, spacious social areas, quality of food, friendly staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 25, 2023
Peach
UKNo BBC 1 on the TV
Great location. Good breakfast but fresher fruit on second day. Good dinner although 3 dishes not available. Staff extremely helpful and pleasant. Comfortable room with lovely views
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 24, 2023
Sadie
United KingdomThere wasn’t anything not to like.
Perfect location for visiting Lyme Regis and Weymouth
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 22, 2023
Susie
United KingdomDoor stop in room 14 in daft position on the floor of the bathroom.
Position A - Great views, in the heart of Poundbury, plenty of parking. Rooms - Space, style, comfort - good beds + pillows.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: August 21, 2023
Alastair
United KingdomThe staff were efficient and polite. Service was excellent in the restaurant but the food took too long for dinner to arrive
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 16, 2023
Francois
FrancePractical location in the center of the Dorset Personnel dedicated to excellent service Booking rooms on top floor with nice view over Dorchester
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 15, 2023
Geoff
United KingdomNothing to dislike. Will certainly stay there again next time we visit Poundbury
Food and service was excellent. Room very comfortable and spacious.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 14, 2023
David
United KingdomEverything
Absolutely beautiful
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 13, 2023
Angela
United KingdomNothing
The breakfast was fabulous the location was central for everything we wanted and the customer service was second to none .
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 13, 2023
Claire
United KingdomVery comfortable, lovely staff, great location
Stayed in August 2023
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