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About the Hotel

30 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HF
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Near the Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
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Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star The King'S Arms Hotel Dorchester lies nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum. This Dorchester hotel provides 24-hour security service to ensure guests' safety.

Location

The hotel is situated not far from Max Gate, while The Tutankhamun Exhibition is just 0.9 km away. From the accommodation it will take around 25 minutes to walk to Poundbury.

The King'S Arms Dorchester is located 50 km from Bournemouth airport and 750 m from Trinity Street C2 bus stop.

Rooms

There are 28 rooms at the hotel, each of them has ironing equipment, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and shower caps to enhance your stay.

Eat & Drink

The King'S Arms Hotel also includes an à la carte restaurant with a variety of British specialities. Rajpoot Restaurant is approximately a 5-minute walk away.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Dinosaur Museum for a family-friendly adventure.
  • Savor the locally-made Dorset Blue Vinny cheese at The Great Dorset Chilli Festival.
  • Explore the ancient ruins of Maumbury Rings, a historic site.
  • Take a stroll at Borough Gardens for scenic views and relaxation.
  • Don't miss the Dorchester Market on Wednesdays for local crafts and produce.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Queen Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior Double Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

30 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HF
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30 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HF
Nearby
Art object
Statue of Thomas Hardy
1400 ft
Museum
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
800 ft
High East Street
St Peter's Dorchester
500 ft
County Hall Colliton Park
Romano-British House
1400 ft
10 South Street Place nam should read 'Barclays Bank'
Barcleys bank
1400 ft
Northern Hay
Roman Town House
1400 ft
Restaurants
The King's Arms
0 ft
30 High East Street
The Posh Partridge
200 ft
29 High East Street
the blue raddle
600 ft
9 Church Street
Potters Cafe Bistro
800 ft
19 Durngate Street
Lee Garden
300 ft
45 High East Street
Vinny at Six
500 ft
6 North Square Square
Walnut Grove
700 ft
25 Durngate Street
Masala
800 ft
14 High East Street
Costa Coffee
800 ft
Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorset County Hospital
The Loft
600 ft
16 Antelope Walk
Getting around
City Centre
Dorchester6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Bournemouth (BOH)74 min  ·  30.4 mi
Exeter International Airport (EXT)121 min  ·  49.9 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP20 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
28
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