10/10 Exceptional
Comfortable hotel in the middle of town
Lovely clean room with a very comfortable mattress. Had a fantastic night's sleep.
julia
julia, 1-night trip
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
City centre Dorchester hotel with bar/lounge
In the heart of Dorchester’s business district, Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel offers a warm welcome. Unwind with a newspaper and connect to WiFi in your room or socialize at the bar. With helpful staff, wedding services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby this hotel is perfect for both work and play.
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bar
- Non-smoking
Main amenities (9)
- Daily housekeeping
- Self parking
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Front desk safe
- Conference space
- Meeting room
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
- Children stay free
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout curtains
- Bath or shower
£59
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Room options
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Standard Double Room
Exceptional
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Superior Double Room
Exceptional
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Standard Single Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area
32 High West Street, 32, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UP
About this property
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
Located near a train station, Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is a great choice for a stay in Dorchester. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Reviews
Excellent
9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- A variety of dining options are available nearby, making the lack of a property restaurant no issue. (3 reviews)
- Breakfast was consistently described as lovely, good, and fantastic with a wide selection and excellent service. (14 reviews)
- Free on-site parking was a convenient bonus for guests. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffRoomBreakfastLocationParkingLobbyBedTownsShowerBathroom8/10 Very good
The bar was well stocked, I can not comment on the parking as we got the train. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly. The lounge area was also comfortable. The parking area is somewhat restricted.
Trevor
Trevor, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very friendly staff and a well looked after hotel, good location for walking into town with nearby restaurants.
Natalie
Natalie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely hotel, nicely set up and well located for everything in town.
Harry
Harry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastic stay.
We had a fantastic time the room was lovely and the staff we very helpfully.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Only spent one night at The Sleeping Bear but enjoyed it and would certainly recommend. Helpful staff, handy location and good room.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
An excellent place to stay.
The Sleeping Bear was an extremely comfortable place to stay. It had recently been decorated to a high standard and everything was well cared for. The staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfect little hotel!
A lovely hotel in Dorchester located on the high street. No restaurant but so many around us that this was absolutely no issue whatsoever! Very friendly staff, hot drinks available for free, cmfortable room, free overnight car park nearby...we had a lovely stay in this hotel and will definitely stay there next time we are in the area!
Pascale
Pascale, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A pleasant stay , helpful staff and charming atmosphere.
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff are very friendly and helpful. We were staying there for a live action role playing event and the staff were impressed with our costumes. Second time staying here in Dorchester, fully recommend.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good location, friendly reception staff, decent price.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good location
Very reasonable price for a hotel in such a central location. It’s clean, comfortable & the staff are very friendly helpful.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Birthday getaway.
Stayed at the sleeping bear as we were visiting lulworth cove for my birthday. Pre paid and booked a parking space at the hotel. Very comfortable bed and unlimited tea and coffee at all hours. Nicely decorated and felt homely and comfortable. A random sock from the previous guest left in our room, although hard to see in the cleaners defence! Good shower and tv in room. Would stay again.
Hayley
Hayley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
N ice old traditional hotel with character. Pity there is no breakfast. Parking is a comfort. The staff were very helpful.
A.C.
A.C., 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Friendly staff in a lovely hotel.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very friendly greeting at reception. We brought our dog and the hotel is truly pet friendly. Very clean and comfortable accommodation.
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Lovely hotel and really friendly staff.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfect
Great arrived late and keys were left buzzer to get in. All very well organised. Room lovely and fan was on when we arrived as extremely hot. This was a lovely gesture thankyou. 🙂
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Lovely warm atmosphere and they have alternative to milk !
Sophia
Sophia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fabulous, Fabulous & bloody Fabulous!
Great stay, very comfy, very close to restaurants & town, with convenient parking nearby - not stayed here before but we will be back - Fabulous!
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
A conveniently located clean hotel.
The hotel was clean tidy, and only the occasional noise from other guests moving around the hotel. We had a room at the back, away from the busy main road, so it was very quiet. Situated in the centre of Dorchester, about a 10 minute walk from the train station. A good choice of places to eat nearby.
Giles
Giles, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very good Dorchester Hotel
Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfy, well maintained hotel in convenient location.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good location
Two night stay visiting for Dorchester Beer festival which was 5 mins walk away. Comfy accommodation. No food but you can bring food in and excellent Wetherspoons 2 mins walk away.
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A lovely stay great breakfast . Comfy room
Very attentive staff . Perfect central location .
Sharon
Sharon, 3-night trip
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