Name: The Crown Hotel
Address: West St, Blandford Forum, England, United Kingdom, Blandford Forum, Dorset, GB
Price range: $88–$256 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Crown Hotel is praised for its welcoming staff, characterful historic setting, comfortable and spacious rooms, and a convenient central location with parking, plus thoughtful dog friendly touches for those travelling with pets.

Common downsides include traffic or bar noise and limited soundproofing in some rooms. A few guests mention dim lighting or tricky temperature control, and some feel parts of the building are a little tired. Food and breakfast are widely enjoyed, though a few found the menu limited or prices high. A solid choice for a short break in town.

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Facilities

Guests highlight convenient parking, a welcoming bar and restaurant, pleasant outdoor areas, a lift, and pet friendly touches; occasional issues include brief elevator problems and parking congestion.

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10

Lloyd

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks great from outside, and very welcoming from the start. The rooms are clean and spacious with great quirky decor and a very comfortable bed. We used the bar and restaurant during our stay and found the food very good and the service excellent. Staff were friendly, and the breakfast was tasty with lots of choice. We would definitely stay again.

10

Carolyn Jane

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely historic hotel, very pleasant and helpful staff, good food and bar, easy parking. All great. Only suggestion for improvement was brighter bedside lights for reading. But loved our stay!

10

christiane

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed now three times in the the Crown and will continue to do so regularly. The staff are very welcoming and attentive. The rooms are unique and homely. The hotel is also pet friendly so my dog gets to stay with me and looks forward to his welcome pack. The Crown is are fantastic place to stay and eat. I highly recomend it.

10

Mike

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

excellent room and en suite - superb comfortable bed - lift available to second floor

10

christiane

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pet friendly

10

Lisa

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed this hotel. Staff were really friendly and efficient and very dog friendly. Our room was lovely , super comfy bed. Breakfast was excellent and we really enjoyed the outside seating area. Husband loves the ales!! 😀

10

Linda

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wanted to see Blandford Forum. The hotel had an amazing car park and opposite a lovely river walk. Breakfast was excellent and the outside seating for coffee excellent (we had good weather)

10

Shaun

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the character of the building, the vibe of the bar and terrace was great . Staff were all very friendly and always helpful.

10

Sandhya

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an amazing stay at the Crown! It is a beautiful old pub and hotel. We were travelling down south for a birthday celebration and really enjoyed our dinner at their restaurant which served superb food. The staff was lovely, especially our waitress Jessica. Our room for four adults was lovely, lots of space and very comfortable. They had a good car park which was very convienent. For such an old inn, it was very clearly looked after, would definitely recommend to other travellers and would stay there again ourselves.

8

Hannah

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very good and attentive got stuck in the elevator with my son for a few minutes but was easily resolved and reported straight away. Room wast accessible with the pram very well but only a few steps so not a major issue

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean, with several guests describing spaces as spotless. A few note areas that feel tired or needed a deeper clean.

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N

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly receptionist on the desk when a I arrived. The check in was simple and organised. I loved my room. It was clean, comfortable and I loved all the thoughtful extras. I would definitely reccomend to others. Thank you.

10

Lloyd

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks great from outside, and very welcoming from the start. The rooms are clean and spacious with great quirky decor and a very comfortable bed. We used the bar and restaurant during our stay and found the food very good and the service excellent. Staff were friendly, and the breakfast was tasty with lots of choice. We would definitely stay again.

8

Geoff

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely building and really lovely, friendly staff. The food was good and the Guinness was very well kept. The room was nicely done but could perhaps do with a refresh. It was a shame that there was so much noise from 7am which woke us up

8

Steve

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good, clean rooms with very comfy bed. Menu options wide & varied, though a little pricey but worth it. A perfect weekend restful break, & will definitely return.

8

Lisa

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at the Crown Hotel and every member of staff was welcoming and helpful. The room was a little tired but still nice, and the bathroom floor could have done with a good clean, but the rest of the bathroom was spotless. All the little extra touches were appreciated like the doggie welcome pack and complimentary drinks coupon. The range of options at breakfast was great, and we really enjoyed our breakfast. Overall we felt our stay was really good value for money and would recommend the Crown Hotel.

10

Christopher

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value, comfortable bed, clean room …

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MRS J

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were great. The room was poor the bed was wooden and very noisy literally you couldn't even turn over without the bed creaking and cracking. The whole hotel needs updating. The fire door in the corridor kept banging everytime some one walked through which kept me awake.

8

Raymond

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an old building, which I think is being up rated, but the overall feeling was that the building is looking a bit tired, which is a bit sad because potentially it is a lovely building in a very good post. However, the staff more than make up for any shortcomings in the building. They are all very welcoming. friendly and helpful,

10

Ruth

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The family room was incredible. Exceeded expectations and was extremely clean. Beds were comfortable and the bathroom was wonderful. We enjoyed it so much, we extended our stay for another night.

8

Douglas

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and functional

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious and comfortable with characterful decor, and some are quiet. Recurring complaints concern noise and limited soundproofing; a few mention dim lighting or hard to control temperature.

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10

Lloyd

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks great from outside, and very welcoming from the start. The rooms are clean and spacious with great quirky decor and a very comfortable bed. We used the bar and restaurant during our stay and found the food very good and the service excellent. Staff were friendly, and the breakfast was tasty with lots of choice. We would definitely stay again.

6

Lewie

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel and great staff. But i cant mark it any higher as the rooms have the worst sound insulation of anywhere I have ever stayed (at least in room 16). I could hear absolutely everything from the neighbouring room, even light conversation very clearly. I really hope this can be sorted as everything else was great!

8

Kevan

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice big room. Friendly staff. Perfect breakfast. Location good.

8

Theresa

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Large room, comfy beds, decor was good.

8

Marie

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was ideal to be in the centre of town and has historical backgound portayed inside the house. Lighting in the bedroom was rather dim though.

10

Oana

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very big and spacious, however it was a bit loud, as it was just above the bar and people seemed to party even after 11pm

10

Sandhya

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an amazing stay at the Crown! It is a beautiful old pub and hotel. We were travelling down south for a birthday celebration and really enjoyed our dinner at their restaurant which served superb food. The staff was lovely, especially our waitress Jessica. Our room for four adults was lovely, lots of space and very comfortable. They had a good car park which was very convienent. For such an old inn, it was very clearly looked after, would definitely recommend to other travellers and would stay there again ourselves.

10

Dean

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely quiet room. Excellent food. Good value for money

6

Ajay

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room and bathroom; very good breakfast selection, with vegan and vegetarian options too; complimentary drink voucher at reception. 👍 But room was not soundproofed: heard every noise from other rooms and WiFi was appalling.

8

Clare

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, really beautiful room, nice food and dog friendly. Our only feedback would be the temperature in the room was a bit tricky to control. But overall highly recommend.

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Service

Service is consistently praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful across the hotel and restaurant, with smooth check in noted.

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10

N

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly receptionist on the desk when a I arrived. The check in was simple and organised. I loved my room. It was clean, comfortable and I loved all the thoughtful extras. I would definitely reccomend to others. Thank you.

8

Craig

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little hotel, staff are brilliant !

8

Kevan

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice big room. Friendly staff. Perfect breakfast. Location good.

10

Carolyn Jane

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely historic hotel, very pleasant and helpful staff, good food and bar, easy parking. All great. Only suggestion for improvement was brighter bedside lights for reading. But loved our stay!

10

Michelle

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and was a lovely place to stay for a weekend break. Will definelty be back

10

Harriet

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay for a military ball at the camp in Blandford. Wonderful staff and couldn’t do more for us during our visit. Great nights sleep!

8

Raymond

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an old building, which I think is being up rated, but the overall feeling was that the building is looking a bit tired, which is a bit sad because potentially it is a lovely building in a very good post. However, the staff more than make up for any shortcomings in the building. They are all very welcoming. friendly and helpful,

10

Sandhya

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an amazing stay at the Crown! It is a beautiful old pub and hotel. We were travelling down south for a birthday celebration and really enjoyed our dinner at their restaurant which served superb food. The staff was lovely, especially our waitress Jessica. Our room for four adults was lovely, lots of space and very comfortable. They had a good car park which was very convienent. For such an old inn, it was very clearly looked after, would definitely recommend to other travellers and would stay there again ourselves.

10

Christopher

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is great. Has really welcoming feeling and the staff are very friendly and helpful . Breakfast was most enjoyable with plenty of choice. We highly recommend this hotel 🏨

10

K

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here for Teddy Rocks as we had stayed before for a wedding. Yet again friendly, competent staff, always helpful.

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Location

Central and convenient for Blandford Forum. Some guests report traffic noise from the town center setting.

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8

Robert Paul

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice locaction & hotel

8

Kevan

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice big room. Friendly staff. Perfect breakfast. Location good.

10

Richard

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Olde worlde charm in a bustling country town

8

Roy

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for our flying visit.

8

Michael

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location to stay when visiting family

10

Linda

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wanted to see Blandford Forum. The hotel had an amazing car park and opposite a lovely river walk. Breakfast was excellent and the outside seating for coffee excellent (we had good weather)

8

Elizabeth

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely quite surroundings

10

David

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for visiting relatives in Blandford. Comfortable room and good breakfast

8

Andrew

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

central but noisy traffic

8

Stephen

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good hotel in centre of town.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and choice, and many enjoyed dinners and bar offerings. Some felt the menu was limited or prices high.

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10

Amanda

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely overnight stay, service great, food lovely - extensive breakfast menu, spoilt for choice, we wanted to eat it all! Good size room, which had everything we needed - not the greatest view, but can’t be helped if you’re at the back of the building. Parking was a bit of a pain, I had to drive around a few times, possibly because the exit barrier was raised which meant that parking was a free for all? Staff friendly and engaging, would certainly stay again.

8

Kevan

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice big room. Friendly staff. Perfect breakfast. Location good.

10

Carolyn Jane

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely historic hotel, very pleasant and helpful staff, good food and bar, easy parking. All great. Only suggestion for improvement was brighter bedside lights for reading. But loved our stay!

8

Steve

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good, clean rooms with very comfy bed. Menu options wide & varied, though a little pricey but worth it. A perfect weekend restful break, & will definitely return.

6

Katie

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Looks nicer than it is, staff didn’t collect plates after we had finished food for well over an hour, we had to move them over selves in the end. Food is over priced but ok, but not great for what they are charging, should be better. No aircon rooms too hot, We did the brewery tour so made sense to stay here, but would not stay again nothing special and too expensive in my opinion.

8

Michael

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The menu was somewhat limited

10

Sandhya

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an amazing stay at the Crown! It is a beautiful old pub and hotel. We were travelling down south for a birthday celebration and really enjoyed our dinner at their restaurant which served superb food. The staff was lovely, especially our waitress Jessica. Our room for four adults was lovely, lots of space and very comfortable. They had a good car park which was very convienent. For such an old inn, it was very clearly looked after, would definitely recommend to other travellers and would stay there again ourselves.

10

Christopher

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is great. Has really welcoming feeling and the staff are very friendly and helpful . Breakfast was most enjoyable with plenty of choice. We highly recommend this hotel 🏨

10

Michael

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We decided to stay here to break up the journey. Very nice hotel, great food and an excellent breakfast. I can recommend this hotel.

10

Andrew

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I would definitely recommend this place, a comfortable night's sleep and the best food of our holiday.

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Month	Average price
January	$83
February	$89
March	$97
April	$116
May	$144
June	$141
July	$164
August	$142
September	$133
October	$116
November	$104
December	$93

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $115	7 $101	8 $100	9 $227	10 $97	11 $197	12
13 $107	14 $154	15 $187	16 $247	17 $146	18 $197	19 $201
20 $110	21 $164	22 $173	23 $229	24 $197	25 $192	26 $256
27 $110	28	29	30 $154

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $111	2 $135	3 $198
4 $94	5 $105	6 $116	7 $112	8 $94	9 $135	10 $161
11 $94	12 $102	13 $113	14 $124	15 $107	16 $157	17 $249
18 $90	19 $106	20 $119	21 $115	22 $115	23 $151	24 $168
25 $88	26 $104	27 $114	28 $116	29 $106	30 $121	31 $165

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