About The Crown Hotel
The Crown Hotelis a recently-refurbished hotel situated in Blandford Forum that features a restaurant and a central location surrounded by nice views of the nearby meadows and town.
Non-smoking, en suite guest rooms feature coffee and tea facilities, unique furnishings and a hair dryer.
Services and amenities offered at the hotel include a garden, complimentary Wi-Fi, room service, 24-hour front desk, a safety deposit box at the front desk, childcare services, concierge service and free parking.
The on-site gastro-style restaurant serves a wide range of dishes and guests can enjoy a wide variety of drinks at the stylish bar.
The Crown Hotelis located fairly close to the nearby towns of Bournemouth and Salisbury. A wide range of outdoor activities are enjoyed in the area.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent Breakfast with Lots to Choose From.
The breakfast served at The Crown is very well-presented and well-prepared with lots of healthy, delicious items to choose from including vegetarian options. Guests reported that the portions are just right and the service is quick.
positive:
Spacious, Nicely-Furnished Rooms.
Guests reported that the guest rooms are very spacious with lots of room to move about and store personal items. The furnishings are old-fashioned but stylish and tasteful, the beds are comfortable and the rooms are quiet.
positive:
Friendly, Professional Staff.
Staff members are welcoming and immediately get to work finding out as much as possible about guests so to accommodate them as well as possible during their stay. Guests reported that they are always smiling and engaging with guests, nothing is too much f
Negative Reviews
negative:
The Area Around the Hotel is Noisy.
Guests reported that there is a lot of noise around the hotel especially at night with people drinking and yelling at a nearby pub and traffic stopping and going in front of the hotel while dropping off and picking up passengers.
negative:
Staff is Unfriendly and Unaccommodating.
Guests reported receiving a cold welcome upon arrival at The Crown and some even had to ask for directions to their room. Also reported was a manager who seemed stressed and overworked, slow service in the restaurant, issues with overbooking rooms and sta
negative:
Guest Rooms are Hot and Unkempt.
The rooms get hot and stuffy enough to disrupt quality of sleep. Guests also reported that there is a musty smell in the rooms, there is a lot of dust, the Wi-Fi doesn't work, some lights are burnt out and the floor tiles are cracked.