Dorchester hotel

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  • Premier Plus rooms
  • Next Evolution Style

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

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Chargeable onsite parking

Air conditioning

Breakfast

Restaurant

Free Wi‑Fi

Accessible

Exterior of Premier Inn Dorchester

Parking at Premier Inn Dorchester hotel

Limited on-site parking is available on a first come, first served basis at £4 for 24 hours. Alternative off-site parking is available at a nearby Pay & Display car park at £4 per day. Height restriction of 2.3m. Parking is avialable from 3pm on the day of arrival.

Our rooms

Standard double

The same comfort you know and love, just with a modernised look and feel! Enjoy our latest design, improved connectivity, mood lighting and more.

Tea & coffee facilities

Double or kingsize bed

Free Wi-Fi

Powerful shower

Desk

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Premier Plus double

Our enhanced room design. Includes Ultimate Wi-Fi, coffee machine, mini-fridge, iron, upgraded workspace and more.

Ultimate Wi-Fi

Coffee machine

Improved refreshments

Vanity area

Air conditioning

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Restaurant

Thyme Bar & Grill
Breakfast

Mornings have never been so tasty! Build your own breakfast and fill up your plate with freshly cooked favourites like bacon, sausages, eggs and hash browns – plus a tasty selection of veggie and vegan options – and continental delights like fruit, cereal and freshly baked pastries. Plus, when an adult orders a Premier Inn Breakfast, up to two kids eat breakfast for free** 

Reviews for Premier Inn Dorchester hotel

1-2 of 1,587 reviews

"Everything I Need"
I have accessibility needs and I know when I book a Premier Inn Accessible room that my needs will be met. The bed is at a good height for transfer from wheelchair. The wet room has everything I require with plenty of manoeuvring space. When eating in a chair was removed from the table at each meal without my needing to ask.
"Good location, clean and comfortable. Perfect for the weary traveller!"
Great location. Managed to get hotel car parking too and free upgrade to Premier room which was a nice touch. Good base for exploring the town and close to bars and restaurants in the brewery quarter.
"Right in the busy leisure area"
Excellent location, parking is free in the underground car park. The parking spaces are tight and sometimes it is difficult to find a space. The rooms are spacious with good beds. The restaurant is usually fare.
"Over worked staff!"
Stayed with my husband and son for one night while visiting Weymouth. The hotel was lovely and clean and the rooms were a really good size! The staff were incredible friendly, however, they were massively overworked! The bar did not open until 6pm and they only sold bottled drinks. There were three staff members on duty, one of which was the chef! Two staff members were having to check people in, work the bar, take orders and serve dinners! The poor chef was run off his feet! We ordered food about 7pm and finally received it at about 8:10pm. The staff were so apologetic and it really wasn’t their fault. The chef even had to bring my pudding out to me as the other staff were busy! Management need to take note as it is not possible to run a whole hotel on three staff! They were getting some stick from a few of the other guests due to the time it was taking to serve and get food out, but the staff did not stop for even one second! Good and breakfast was lovely and the breakfast buffet was well stocked. Some nice bars and restaurants around the hotel and the train station is just over the road. Overall it was a pleasant stay, but we felt extremely sorry for the staff!
"Very Good"
Clean and good breakfast. Staff helpful, especially Matthew. Walking distance of all of Dorchester, including both stations.

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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. Plus, you’ll get to experience our Next Evolution Style rooms – enjoy our latest design, improved connectivity, mood lighting and more throughout your stay. Read our innovation story to find out more about them and why we’re so passionate about constantly striving to create the best hotel experience ever for our guests. 

Hotel contact information

Phone: 0333 321 9278

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