Dorchester hotel

In the heart of Thomas Hardy country, close to Weymouth and the mysterious Cerne Abbas Giant

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5 Pope Street, Dorset, DT1 1GW

Sat Nav Directions: DT1 1GAA What 3 Words: ///shiver.hires.tinkle

Directions: On the A35, follow signs for Dorchester/Weymouth. At the roundabout take the exit B3150 Stinsford Hill, turn left onto Kings Road. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Prince of Wales Road/B3144. Turn left onto Weymouth Avenue. Turn left into Brewery Square. Please note that we have limited car parking spaces at the hotel, which are charged at 4GBP per night. Alternative public parking is available nearby at Fairfield Pay & Display car park.

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Transport and local information: Dorchester South Railway Station 0.1 mile
Dorchester West Railway Station 0.5 miles
Weymouth Sealife Park 8 miles
Lodmoor Country Park 5 miles

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Hotel Parking:

Limited on-site parking is available on a first come, first served basis at £4 per night. Alternative off-site parking is available at a nearby Pay & Display car park at £4 per day.

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16 Sep 2020

Cheekycockney190757

Basildon, United Kingdom

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"Doing well during challenging times"

Last visited this hotel in April 2017 with my family of 4 for a 1-night stay and most positive aspects still apply in term of it being a great location and excellent service from the overworked staff. There is still limited parking but public parking is nearby in the market. The convenient on-site restaurant was fully booked during COVID to maintain SD but this being a 4-night stay as a couple this time we went out and about and utilized the plentiful other eatery options (though a few have failed to reopen after lockdown). Nice quiet room and instant hot water for baths with plenty of towels but what wasn't made clear and I failed to pick up was that the room would not ben tidied, towels replaced or toilet rolls/coffee etc as a matter of course and I had to go request extra toilet rolls. This maybe COVID related but I didn't really understand what difference it made as to the notification of this as a new working method wasn't clear and to get extra toilet rolls was a hassle. I suggest you open a room everyone can visit to get these things rather than having to make individual requests. Check out was simple. No leaflets regarding local attractions but again COVID related. You have to wear a mask whilst in the public areas which was good. The 4 nights were secured in August for £155 which was great value.

14 Sep 2020

Mike T

Southampton, United Kingdom

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"Is this the best Premier Inn?"

We decided quite late to break our journey from Cornwall to Southampton and managed (on the day!) to find a room at the Dorchester Premier Inn. I'm so glad we did. Reception was friendly and fun (the receptionist had only recently joined but you'd never have known it) and all our details were accurate. Covid19 procedures were explained and the one way system, the lifts and the room were all exceptionally clean and bright. Not sure how old the hotel is but it could have been opened yesterday from the cleanliness angle. We ate out at the nearby Côte and returned for a really good night's sleep. Breakfast was in the hotel and a one-way system was in operation (in from one of the lifts and out down a few steps). Again, reception and service at the desk and at table was friendly and the tables were clean. Check out was easy (drop the key card in a clear plastic container) and drive away. I've always loved Premier Inns (and Travel Inn before the name change) but I think they've moved up a gear or two since Covid19.

14 Sep 2020

196mickj

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"Lovely stay"

We stayed here for 3 nights on 11th September and found everyone at the Hotel to be absolutely charming. Nothing was too much trouble, one of the receptionists even lent us her own 2 pin adaptor to charge a toothbrush. Actually that's a point, there are no 2 pin sockets in the bathrooms so bring an adaptor! The Hotel is perfectly situated with great restaurants such as Cote Brasserie (also very nice), Wagamama and Zizzi. There is also a pub/ restaurant place called Brewery and Kitchen which has lovely beer but the bar seems to be run as a sort of youth club for the young women who work there. But I digress, this Hotel is spot on - clean, well placed and if you find fault with the staff then you really need to take a long hard look at yourself.

13 Sep 2020

Sdk7171

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"No Air Con"

This hotel advertises Air Con, but in the room I had the air con was out of order, I was just left a fan! Overnight was very hot and the fan slightly helped the heat but was very noisy, either way my wife and I didn't sleep. I was moved to a different room for night 2 which was fine, but I think I should have received a refund for the night I, under the Good Night Sleep guarantee, but the manager refused. I have stayed at this hotel many times and I am not happy with the negativity shown towards my stay................Good Night Gaurantee......be warned.

6 Sep 2020

Felixstowe50

Cuckfield, United Kingdom

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"Great value hotel"

The Premier Inn is a relatively new hotel in an area being redeveloped on an old brewery site. Located by Dorchester South railway it is also a short walk into town. The bedroom was of good size and comfortable. Tea, coffee available but we had to ask for supplies as the rooms were not being cleaned each day unless specifically requested due yo thr covid situation. We found all staff polite and helpful. Parking was secure at £4 A day in an underground carpark. The hotel provided us with a takeaway menu which presumably can be eaten in your room. After a lot of searching we found the Royal Oak was operating on a non booking basis and we had a couple of cheap if basic meals there. For everywhere else bookings were required. We found it an excellent base to tour Dorset and would strongly recommend it.

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Hotel description Far from the madding crowd, but near to all the delights of Dorset, the Premier Inn Hotel Dorchester puts you in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. In the historic town's new Brewery Square development, you'll have business, leisure and heritage right on your doorstep. You could set sail at Olympic watersports venue Weymouth and Portland. Or hang out with the kings of the swingers at Monkey World. And if it's the right time of year, fire up your engine at the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Then retreat to our stylish restaurant, spacious rooms and extra comfy beds. *Please note that there are limited car parking spaces at the hotel, however there is also nearby public car parking.

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