Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester

Georgian Hotel in Central Dorchester, Dating from 1756

Amenities

Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester offers a cozy lounge with a fireplace and a small bar, alongside free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate available throughout the day. The hotel provides a shared dining area where guests can eat takeaway food using the supplied cutlery and microwave. Board games and puzzles are available for guest use.

Rooms

Guest rooms at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel en suite bathrooms with baths or showers, along with digital TV channels. The property provides complimentary toiletries and a refreshment tray with local Dorset tea and biscuits. Room types include king rooms, standard doubles, and single rooms, with some courtyard rooms on the ground floor.

Location

The hotel sits on Dorchester's High Street, within walking distance of historic sites like Athelhampton House and natural parks such as Kingston Maurward. Local dining options are within a few minutes' walk, including the Kao San Thai restaurant next door and Al Molo Italian five minutes down the hill. The property has a small car park at the rear, with the Top o' Town public car park a two-minute walk away charging £6.00 for 24 hours.

Dining

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester does not operate its own restaurant for evening meals, but provides a guide to local eateries. Breakfast is not served on-site; however, there are numerous cafes and pubs serving breakfast within walking distance, such as Wetherspoons. Guests may bring takeaway food into the hotel's dining area, which has plates, cutlery, and a microwave.

Business & Events

Meeting and banquet facilities are available at the Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester. The hotel offers express check-in/check-out and luggage storage. 24-hour security with CCTV and key card access is in place throughout the property.

• Architecture: Georgian building dating to 1756 with a grand staircase
• Lounge: Cozy lounge with a fireplace and honor bar
• Parking: Rear car park plus nearby Top o' Town public lot at £6 per 24 hours
• Location: Central Dorchester High Street, minutes from historic sites
• Room options: King rooms, standard doubles, singles, and courtyard rooms
• Guest services: Free hot drinks station, luggage storage, express check-in