Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

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  STANDARD, QUEEN BED

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  CLASSIC, DOUBLE BED

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• Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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• Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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  STANDARD, DOUBLE BED

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  SUPERIOR, DOUBLE BED

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  STANDARD, SINGLE

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Hotel Overview

The Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is a historic Georgian hotel, originally an old coaching inn built in 1756, located in the heart of Dorchester. This smoke-free establishment, which has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, offers an excellent central location ideal for both relaxing breaks and business trips.

The hotel features classic architectural details including fireplaces, panelling, and a magnificent grand staircase. Its 29 guestrooms display a classically designed, traditional character with comfortable furnishings, pillowtop beds, and premium bedding. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen television offering digital programming, complimentary wireless internet access, and a modern en-suite bathroom with a bath or shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer.

For events, the hotel provides 818 square feet (76 square meters) of conference space and a meeting room. Guests can also benefit from amenities such as express check-in, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Hiking/biking trails are available nearby.

The hotel is centrally located, with Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Borough Gardens just 0.1 km (0.1 mi) away. Other nearby attractions include The Keep Military Museum (0.2 km / 0.1 mi), Roman Town House (0.4 km / 0.2 mi), Dinosaur Museum (0.6 km / 0.4 mi), Terracotta Warriors Museum (0.7 km / 0.4 mi), Dorset Teddy Bear Museum (0.7 km / 0.4 mi), and Maumbury Rings (1 km / 0.6 mi). Weymouth Beach and the Dorset and East Devon Coast are within a 15-minute drive, and Lulworth Cove is 21.4 km (13.3 mi) away.

The nearest airports are Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) at 49 km (30.4 mi) and Bristol International Airport (BRS) at 99.2 km (61.7 mi), with Bristol being the preferred airport.

Guest Reviews

• Cleanliness8.8
• Facilities & amenities8.8
• Location8.8
• Service8.8

Guest scores are aggregated from a third-party site. See the booking page for the latest details.

Hotel Facilities

• CONFERENCE ROOMS
• BAR
• BOARD GAMES/PUZZLES
• MEETING ROOMS
• CAR PARKING - ONSITE PAID
• CASHLESS PAYMENT AVAILABLE
• CCTV/SECURITY
• COMPLIMENTARY IN-ROOM COFFEE OR TEA
• COMPLIMENTARY WIFI ACCESS
• CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
• EXPRESS CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
• FREE WIFI
• HOUSEKEEPING-DAILY
• PAYABLE WIFI
• SMOKING AREA
• Car Parking - Onsite Paid
• Bar
• Housekeeping-daily
• Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
• Complimentary WiFi access
• Free Wifi
• CCTV/Security
• Payable Wifi
• Board games/puzzles
• Cashless payment available
• Express check-in/check-out
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Smoking area
• ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
• BUS/TRAIN STATION
• CASHLESS TRANSACTIONS AVAILABLE
• CITY CENTRE
• ENHANCED CLEANING PROTOCOLS
• FIRE EXTINGUISHER
• HAND SANITIZER
• HEATING
• KEY CARD ACCESS
• NEAREST BUS / METRO STOP
• NON-SMOKING ROOMS
• PARKING

Surroundings

Transportation

• Bournemouth Airport48 km

Tourist Spots

• Maumbury Rings
• Maiden Castle
• Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
• Cerne Abbas Giant
• Max Gate
• Roman Town House
• Terracotta Warriors Museum
• Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
• Hardy's Cottage
• Athelhampton House and Gardens

Basic Information

Hotel name

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Address

32 High West Street DT1 1UP

Destination

Dorchester, United Kingdom

Star rating

3-star

Check-in

14:00

Check-out

11:00

Minimum check-in age

18+

Room types

7

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