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You can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar at The Grosvenor Arms. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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

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

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

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Shaftesbury, The Grosvenor Arms is in the city center. Melbury Vale Winery and Rushmore Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Center Parcs Longleat Forest and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Larmer Tree Gardens and Gartell Light Railway are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Shaftesbury travel guide
Map
The Commons, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 8JA

What's nearby

  • The Bridge and the Pantheon Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire, England
    Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Stonehenge which includes heritage elements and a ruin
    Stonehenge
    32 min drive - 27.8 miles
  • A beautiful river walk in The New Forest
    New Forest National Park
    46 min drive - 32.9 miles
  • Gold Hill Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station
    9 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS)
    88 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Grosvenor Arms

Upscale hotel in the city center
A terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Grosvenor Arms. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at The Grosvenor Arms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
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.

Property is 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

Is The Grosvenor Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Grosvenor Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Grosvenor Arms?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Grosvenor Arms located?

Located in the heart of Shaftesbury, this hotel is steps from Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Melbury Vale Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modernised hotel but still with old-world charm, set in the centre of Shaftesbury. Excellent friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent 💚🌿
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and location! Walkable to everything in Shaftesbury! The employees were very friendly, attentive, and kind. The breakfast was superb!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel and great food

Wonderful hotel and great value for money. Room was lovely and staff attentive. Food excellent! Would definitely visit again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

CI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A1 great stay.

Very comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful, great breakfast. Excellent all round.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a treat to stay there. Great linen comfy bed. Towels soft. Breakfast tiptop
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Tonbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Parul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grosvenor Arms is a beautiful building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Well maintained period property with some original and some pseudo features. It was warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Sharon E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great central location, beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wifes surprise birthday trip

Superior room was excellent. Staff all very friendly. Good selection of food. We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

Great hotel, staff were very friendly and the food was amazing - definitely a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were superb and managed COVID very well. I felt very safe and protected
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

MALCOLM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020