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The Sydney Arms: Traveller Reviews

3.0 of 5
11 Bridport Road, Dorchester DT1 2NG, England
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The Sydney Arms
Ranked #14 of 43 Dorchester B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Lovely rooms, spotlessly clean and comfortable in a very friendly pub.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

When I booked I was really uncertain at the wisdom of staying in the rooms of a pub. I need not have worried.

The pub is friendly, spacious and welcoming and our room was really excellent. A large and very comfortable bed with spotless linen. A lovely bright room and excellent shower room.

As I was going to work there as well as just sleep there, the wifi was a real bonus.

And the breakfasts (continental or cooked in the price) were excellent too.

I won't worry about returning to this one!

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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southampton
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“nice and relaxing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

Stayed at the Sydney Arms 09/12/11.
Was made to fill very welcome even though the landlady was rushed off her feet the Pub was packed.Was shown to our room very nice bright and very very clean,there were towels left on the bed ,but we did take our own.Not to far from the town centre bout 5 mins down the road.Slept very well, plenty hot water shower very good.Breakfast was very good full english.All in all a good stay would defo recommand to anyone.
Forgot to say bout the parking did manage to get parked outside,Landlady gave us a permit

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Good value, clean room”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

We were staying in Dorchester for one night. This hotel was good, clean, central and great value. Parking is limited but the staff bent over backwards to help us and we did park at the pub.

Old windows that do rattle a little but nothing to spoil our stay.

Thank you

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
1 review
“Value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

Suprisingly really nice rooms, very modern and clean. Staff were very friendly. Parking is limited. We stayed for one night but would definantely stay again. Beacuse the pub looks quite old I thought the room would be too, but the pub and the rooms are very nice. Would recommend to people to stay here.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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brighton
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Friendly staff comfy room for money paid!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2010
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we found the room clean comfy and good value we stayed 4 nights the staff were most helpfull my partner/friend was dissabled and they were more than helpfull we couldnt complain parking is limited though we would return again!!!!

Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
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11 Bridport Road, Dorchester DT1 2NG, England
Price range (per night):* 82 AUD - 247 AUD

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