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The Grosvenor Arms

★★★★ The Commons, Shaftesbury, GB

9.1 guest rating· 439 reviews

About this hotel

Luxury Accommodation

Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort at The Grosvenor Arms. Individually decorated rooms with luxury beds, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines ensure a relaxing stay in the heart of Shaftesbury.

Fine Dining and Drinks

Indulge in culinary delights at the stylish restaurant offering daily breakfast and a modern dinner menu. Unwind at the bar with an open fireplace or savor wood-fired oven pizzas at the courtyard terrace.

Convenient Location

Situated just a stone's throw away from Shaftesbury Abbey, our hotel provides easy access to local restaurants and shops. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in luxury and convenience at The Grosvenjsonor Arms.

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Rooms & rates

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Premium Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Junior Suite

Sleeps 2 · 31 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Superior Suite (Cranborne Chase)

Sleeps 2 · 55 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pets allowed
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Allergy-free room
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/photocopying
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  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace

Location

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The Commons, Shaftesbury, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.1439 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Clean rooms+ Great location+ Comfortable amenitiesHigh food pricesParking instructions unclear
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.7
Location9.3
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money8.2

Would definitely stay again, friendly staff and good food

9.0

Staff were very helpful and accommodating. The food was excellent, both dinner and breakfast.

Sheila · GB · 2026-07-22

A place of character and enjoyment

10.0

We loved the character of the place ,the friendly staff, excellent room and very tasty food. The location is in the middle of town and parking is very close by. We will return

Nothing

David · GB · 2026-07-16

Very good. Very well placed for seeing Shaftesbury

9.0

Breakfast and evening meal and lunch were very good

A window that open outside not the court yard where people were eating

Frances · GB · 2026-07-11

Guest review

8.0

Staff were fantastic made lots of effort

Olivia · GB · 2026-07-05

An average experience with no parking available—could not get in to room until 4pm

4.0

Location

No parking

Dave · US · 2026-06-30

Good!

7.0

Location

No air conditioning. No help with luggage and lots of stairs.

Wendy · US · 2026-06-30

Good to know

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Guests are required to present the credit card with which they secured the booking at check-in.

Guests should specify whether they prefer a twin bed configuration in the Special Requests box at the time of booking. Please note, this request is subject to availability.

Please note that only the large rooms can accommodate an extra bed. Any type of extra bed or cot is subject to request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Kindly note some accommodations is located on the second floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

No parking available.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.