The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

The Commons, Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, SP7 8JA

Perfect

9.1

/10

4.5

4.4

“The hotel is perfectly situated right in the heart of Shaftesbury, making it easy to explore all the charming local attractions.”view full review

The Grosvenor Arms, a 4-star boutique hotel with a 9.1/10 rating on Booking.com, features 17 stylish rooms, a restaurant, and a cozy bar within a Grade II* listed Coaching Inn. This Shaftesbury hotel highlights its renowned culinary offerings and a relaxing courtyard area.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Grosvenor Arms offer king-size or super king-size beds and en-suite bathrooms with luxury Ubiety natural bath products. Each room includes a Smart TV, Nespresso machine, and complimentary Wi-Fi, with some rooms featuring private balconies overlooking the courtyard.

Dining Options

The restaurant serves award-winning food prepared with local ingredients, including a celebrated Sunday Roast served all day. Guests can opt for dining in the main restaurant, library dining room, or casual bar setting, the latter also welcoming dogs.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure activities include exploring nearby Gold Hill, famed for its role in the 1973 Hovis advert, and visiting the Shaftesbury Abbey Museum, just 0.5 km away. The Grosvenor Arms also offers parking reimbursement alongside meals and access to local events like Fiction for Fun.

Business & Transportation

The Grosvenor Arms serves as a smart venue for business meetings with adaptable spaces available for various group sizes. Nearby transport options include Gillingham and Tisbury train stations, offering connections to London, and private aircraft may land at Compton Abbas airfield.

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The Grosvenor Arms Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Suite Cranborne Chase

2 persons

595 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Premium Double Room

2 persons

280 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

185 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Junior Suite

2 persons

335 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Facilities

The Grosvenor Arms Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“I loved the spaciousness of the room and the well-equipped bathroom, making it an inviting place to unwind after a long day.” view full review

Really good Dining

“The food in the restaurant was simply really good, blending flavors beautifully and providing a good culinary experience.” view full review

Exquisite Design

“The beautifully designed bedroom with a luxurious, comfy bed truly enhanced my overall comfort and relaxation during my stay.” view full review

Lovely Bathroom

“The bathroom was not only lovely, but the little extras like nice soaps and creams added a charming touch to the experience.” view full review

Facilities: Perfect

9.2/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Pets allowed
Security
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

The Grosvenor Arms Hotel Location

The Commons, Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, SP7 8JA

Map view

The Commons, Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, SP7 8JA

City landmarks

Landmark

Castle Hill

2700 ft

Landmark

Melbury Downs

3.1 mi

Nearby

Museum

Gold Hill Museum

400 ft

Main A350 Route to the South Coast

Gold Hill

600 ft

Museum

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden

2000 ft

11-13 Bell Street

Shaftesbury Art Centre

500 ft

Restaurants

The Grosvenor Arms

100 ft

High Street The Commons

Aroma Indian Restaurant Shaftesbury

300 ft

2 Bell Street

King Alfred's Kitchen

300 ft

17 High Street

The Salt Cellar

400 ft

Gold Hill Parade

The Mitre

500 ft

23 High Street

Angola '76

800 ft

Mustons Lane Mustons Yard

China Cottage

700 ft

51 High Street

San Tonino

900 ft

1 Mustons Lane

Gusto coffee & Sandwich Bar

900 ft

54 High Street

The King's Arms

900 ft

Bleke Street

Ye Olde Two Brewers

1300 ft

24 St. James Street

Chutney's

1400 ft

28 Salisbury Street

Getting around

City Centre

Shaftesbury2 min · 400 ft

Airports

Bournemouth (BOH)74 min · 30.6 mi

Southampton Airport (SOU)109 min · 44.9 mi

Train

Shaftesbury T H Train Station3 min · 700 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-22:00

Check-out

from 08:00-11:00

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP20 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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Former name

Hotel Grosvenor

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Grosvenor Arms Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 150 verified reviews

9.0/10

Perfect

97%

Recommend

Breakfast

7.5/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Comfort

9.6/10

Facilities

9.2/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.3/10

Location

9.6/10

Paid Wi-Fi

10.0/10

Staff

9.5/10

Value for money

8.9/10

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