The Grosvenor Arms - North Dorset

I stayed overnight with my wife and two dogs. The room was lovely and spacious. The atmosphere was excellent, and the food was delicious (I highly recommend the fish and chips). The breakfast was also lovely. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

We weren’t checked in until 3:20 when we had to remind the barman/receptionist that we were waiting in the bar area as he had asked us an hour before. The room was ok, a bit dark, with a window that rattled constantly. We were on a Stay Dine offer, which we’ve purchased before in 3 of the group’s other hotels. The evening meal was average; chorizo potatoes came on a tiny plate with bright green liquid/sauce alongside. Chips were huge, and not to our liking. So not really worth the extra, we would have preferred to eat elsewhere. Very loud DJ on a Friday night which attracted a noisy/wild group of youngsters who left as soon as the DJ signed off at 9pm thankfully. The DJ’s music was more suited to a nightclub, not a chilled out hotel. The bar area was very cold, and even though they had a wood burner it wasn’t lit!!! Overall, not half as good as your other hotels in the group which we’ve stayed at, e.g The Swan at Wedmore and Timbrell’s Yard at Bradford on Avon. We wouldn’t stay here again.

Just back from an overnight stay at the Grosvenor Arms and we were delighted. First time visit to Shaftesbury. Found the Grosvenor online, liked the look of it and we weren 't disappointed. We arrived really early but received a warm welcome and to our surprise our room was already available. The room itself was perfect. Spacious , clean , with a big comfortable bed , plenty of wardrobe space and one of the best UK hotel bedrooms I 've come across. A fantastic big, powerful shower. Excellent toiletries and great towels. The attention to detail in the room and bathroom were first class and a credit to the management and staff. We had booked the 'dine and stay ' package so had dinner in the hotel too. Food was nice though my only feedback is that the choice of main meals is a bit limited. Breakfast this morning was great, freshly cooked with pastries, yogurt, jams, and cereals all available too. All in all a lovely break for us and a strong recommendation for anyone staying in Shaftesbury of surrounding area.

Excellent for fine dining in most pleasant surroundings. Food served always top-tier and waiting staff attentive without crowding with premature token-measure questioning as to if all is ok. Service as it should be at this level of establishment. Always attracts the right clientele.

Very good roast, service ok and vegetables good. Long May it continue with reasonable prices. Nice location as well