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The Grosvenor Arms

3.0 star property
Shaftesbury hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Grosvenor Arms is a great choice for a stay in Shaftesbury. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Room options

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Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Cranborne)

Suite (Cranborne) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels

Suite (Cranborne)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Commons, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 8JA

What's nearby

  • Shaftesbury Arts Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gold Hill Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 38 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 61 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 88 min drive
  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 9 min drive
  • Warminster Station - 21 min drive
  • Templecombe Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The John Peel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Udder Farm Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Grosvenor Arms

The Grosvenor Arms is a great choice for a stay in Shaftesbury. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 328 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–11 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay

Policies

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

Also known as

Grosvenor Arms

Grosvenor Arms Hotel

Grosvenor Arms Hotel Shaftesbury

Grosvenor Arms Shaftesbury

The Grosvenor Arms Shaftesbury, Dorset

The Grosvenor Arms Hotel

The Grosvenor Arms Shaftesbury

The Grosvenor Arms Hotel Shaftesbury

Frequently asked questions

Does The Grosvenor Arms offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Grosvenor Arms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Grosvenor Arms?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Grosvenor Arms?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Grosvenor Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Grosvenor Arms and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near The Grosvenor Arms?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.

What's the area around The Grosvenor Arms like?

The Grosvenor Arms is in the heart of Shaftesbury, a short 1-minute walk from Gold Hill Museum and 2 minutes' walk from Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden.

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Reviews

The Grosvenor Arms Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was superb and a highlight of the stay. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Would love to go back to the Grosvenor Arms!

Loved this hotel, a perfect room that accommodated all our needs. ( my husband has mobility issues) .Excellent dinner in the restaurant and very nice breakfast choices. Staff could not be more helpful. I was concerned about parking but needn’t of worried, free overnight parking outside the hotel and nearby parking behind Morrisons during the day, easily paid for on my ‘just park’ app which reception helped with and refunded. Room as well as being of luxury proportions had Chrystal glasses, bottled water, tea, proper soap dispensers etc. Could not fault this visit. Worth every penny!
Anne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely modernised hotel but still with old-world charm, set in the centre of Shaftesbury. Excellent friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Service was excellent 💚🌿
Agne, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely spacious public rooms. Our bedroom was also very large and comfortable, and our bathroom completely up to date with wonderful shower. Only one negative comment: despite it being mid winter, there was no fire in the woodburner in the bar. That was a great shame. But overall we had a very pleasant stay. Staff are very good.
Katherine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and location! Walkable to everything in Shaftesbury! The employees were very friendly, attentive, and kind. The breakfast was superb!
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and great food

Wonderful hotel and great value for money. Room was lovely and staff attentive. Food excellent! Would definitely visit again
Denise, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Some great bits, some very odd bits.

I asked for a top floor room but was given one on the stairs. Although the room was very comfortable, the bed, bedding and pillows were great, I was woken both mornings at 6 am by ignoramuses stomping down the stairs. However, breakfast was superb and the bar very welcoming. On day two, someone had been in my room to open the window. They took the blanket off my bed and left it in a heap on the floor but did nothing else. Later on, at around 4pm, I was in the bathroom and a woman claiming to be house keeping just let herself into my room. Very odd. She said she knocked but I didn’t hear her but I could hear her moving about in the room which alerted me. Overall, not sure my room was worth the money. A shame as I am down there regularly from now on and would have used this hotel.
CI, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A1 great stay.

Very comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful, great breakfast. Excellent all round.
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Period property in good condition and nicely warm throughout in a cold week. Bar is reasonable but more random “boutique “ selection of booze rather than the regular stalwarts and tends to close early. Overall satisfactory and certainly the best in the area of the ones I’ve been in. The biggest issue is the lack of good restaurants in the local area
Chris, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Felt like a treat to stay there. Great linen comfy bed. Towels soft. Breakfast tiptop
Denny, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for anytime getaway

Staff very welcoming, lovely large room with very nice products. Restaurant food high quality and very tasty. Service with a smile, would recommend
sally, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great service, every member of staff was helpful, knowledgeable, happy and attentive. We were so impressed with them. Our evening meal was fabulous. Too quality. They have an excellent chef, who elevated a dish of heritage carrots into something amazing. Shaftesbury is so pretty, like stepping back in time. We will return!
Diane, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Ok
Parul, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The Grosvenor Arms is a beautiful building.
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Well maintained period property with some original and some pseudo features. It was warm and comfortable
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Lovely night’s stop over on way to London. Excellent facilities and friendly staff. Our room was huge, comfortable bed and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was freshly cooked to order.
Mrs Sharon E, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, great central location, beautiful room.
Nicola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wedding anniversary stay

Great stay at the Grosvenor Arms in Shaftesbury. Big room with a very comfy bed and a good size bathroom. Service was excellent and all our needs/requests were catered for. Will definitely visit again.
Bruno, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wifes surprise birthday trip

Superior room was excellent. Staff all very friendly. Good selection of food. We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was perfect with a comfortable double bed and the bathroom was immaculate with an amazing power shower.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old building with loads of character. Staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. The food served in the restaurant is of an exceptional standard.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place to Stay

Great hotel, staff were very friendly and the food was amazing - definitely a great place to stay
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were superb and managed COVID very well. I felt very safe and protected
Howard, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good
martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Grosvenor Arms

A welcoming and comfortable hotel with large rooms and generous reception areas. It is in the centre of the town and very convenient for the local sights. Breakfast and dinner were very good.
MALCOLM, 4-night trip