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About the Hotel

West St, Blandford Forum, Gb, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom, DT11 7AJ

The Crown Hotel, a 3-star establishment in the center of Blandford Forum, is a charming coaching inn known for its historic character and gastropub dining. The hotel features comfortable accommodations, a beer garden, and a private function suite, making it suitable for various occasions.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at The Crown Hotel include luxury rooms with spacious en-suite bathrooms featuring copper baths among other modern amenities. Each bedroom is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a Smart TV, and complimentary toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Dining Options

Dining options at The Crown Hotel focus on traditional British pub food, showcasing seasonal ingredients in dishes such as roast beef and burgers. The on-site bar offers a range of local and international drinks, including craft beers from the Hall & Woodhouse brewery.

Leisure & Events

With an outdoor beer garden and a private bar, The Crown Hotel provides places for relaxation or social gatherings. The Sealy Suite caters to events, offering a dedicated venue with garden access to accommodate various functions.

Family-Friendly & Local Attractions

Families are welcomed at The Crown Hotel, which features dog-friendly rooms and a casual dining environment. Nearby attractions include the Royal Signals Museum and the Heritage Centre, providing unique opportunities for exploration.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Comfy 3

Max:

3 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Deluxe 4

Max:

4 persons

38 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed

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Deluxe Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Blandford Forum300 m

Airports

Bournemouth (BOH) 30.4 km

Southampton (SOU) 69.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Dinner!

“I enjoyed a fantastic steak frites in the bar that rivaled the best I’ve had in France, paired with hot, perfectly cooked chips.” view full review

Spacious Comfort

“My room was incredibly spacious, beautifully decorated, and boasted a large, comfortable bed that made my stay very restful.” view full review

Impressive Shower

“The bathroom was well-sized with a great shower that provided excellent pressure, making every morning refreshing.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Room service
Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture

Location

West St, Blandford Forum, Gb, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom, DT11 7AJ

Map view

West St, Blandford Forum, Gb, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom, DT11 7AJ

City landmarks

Museum

Royal Signals Museum

3.3 km

Gallery

Edie-Mae's

3.7 km

Keyneston Mill

4.1 km

Nearby

Church

Church Of St Peter And St Paul

300 m

Museum

Blandford Forum Town Museum

310 m

Museum

The Blandford Fashion Museum

440 m

Restaurants

Black Cactus

240 m

Unit 4 Greyhound Square Market Place

Reeve the Baker

200 m

13 Market Place

Subway

230 m

16 Salisbury St

Rebekah's Kitchen

260 m

24 Salisbury Street

Brasserie 65

300 m

65 East Street

Communications Cafe

270 m

Blandford Camp Royal Corps Signals Museum

Forum Cafe

320 m

34 Salisbury Street

Long John's Fish and Chips

410 m

54 East Street

No.8 Cafe

440 m

8 Tabernacle Walk

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

9.0

Location

8.3

Service

8.0

Dining

7.3

Norman

United Kingdom, April 2024

9.2/10

The hotel is perfectly spotless and light with beautifully decorated rooms, featuring a lounge attached to the bar for socializing. The service was friendly and helpful, particularly in the bar and during breakfast. The location is great for exploring areas near Poole and Bournemouth. The dining experience was excellent with a variety of choices. The hotel facilities were fabulous.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were excellently decorated and spacious with all the necessary facilities.

Service

9.0

The staff were all so friendly and helpful, making our stay very pleasant.

Location

8.0

A good location to easily reach Poole and Bournemouth areas by car along the a350.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent with plenty of tasty choices available.

Facilities

10.0

The hotel had everything we needed for a fabulous stay.

Edgar

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.2/10

I enjoyed my stay at the hotel with its lovely view of the gardens from a nicely decorated, spacious room. The service was helpful but sometimes slow, especially during meal times. The location was fantastic, close to town and nature, although a bit noisy at times. The dining experience was mostly delightful despite some delays. Overall, a pleasant experience with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The room was nice and big, very nicely decorated, with quality furnishings, although a bit dated. The radiator placement was a bit off, but the view of the gardens was lovely.

Service

7.0

The staff was extremely helpful and polite, both at the hotel and restaurant. They sorted parking for us, but there were occasional slip-ups with orders.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is great, near the town's amenities and wildlife of the water meadows. It was clean and had convenient parking, but noise from non-staying guests was sometimes disruptive.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its hiccups, with delays and Chewy sirloin strips, but I appreciated the delicious roast and well-equipped room for all tastes on the tea tray.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel boasted a beautiful room with everything needed, including a spacious shower fit for two. The tea tray accommodated various tastes, but service could be a bit slow at times.

Gerald

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel, with lovely rooms that were very well decorated and equipped with everything I needed. The bed was super comfortable, and the sheets were excellent. The service was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff creating a fantastic atmosphere. The location was central and convenient, with ample onsite parking and a delightful garden area. The dining experience was good overall, with room for improvement, and the facilities were top-notch.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were lovely, very well decorated, and very well appointed, with everything I could possibly need. The bed was extremely comfortable with excellent sheets.

Service

8.0

The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, creating a fantastic atmosphere. However, there were some areas lacking in customer appreciation that could have been improved.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was central with good parking onsite, making it ideal for exploring Dorset and serving as a great base. The ample car parking and delightful garden area were real bonuses.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, but there is room for improvement with more effort. Despite some disruptions from other guests, the food selection consisted of local and seasonal products.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were impressive, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay.