30 High East Street,
Dorchester,
United Kingdom,
DT1 1HF,
Dorset
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Close to museums
Location
The Best Western Kings Arms Hotel is situated in the historic town of Dorchester, a short walk from the Thomas Hardy Museum and Dorchester County Museum. This hotel serves as a convenient base for exploring the ancient Roman town and the surrounding Dorset countryside. Guests can easily visit the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site, located only a 30-minute drive away.
Dining
The hotel offers on-site dining at the Kings Arms Restaurant, which serves a range of British classics. The bar and lounge area provide an inviting space for casual drinks and light snacks throughout the day. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients to start their day.
Rooms
Guests can choose from a variety of accommodation types, including standard, family, and superior rooms, all equipped with essential amenities. Each room includes an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities for added convenience. The hotel also offers accessible rooms designed to meet the needs of all guests.
Business Facilities
The Best Western Kings Arms Hotel features meeting rooms equipped for business events, accommodating various group sizes. Free parking is available for guests attending conferences or meetings. Additionally, the hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi access in public areas and meeting rooms.
Family-Friendly Environment
The hotel welcomes families with children, providing a variety of room configurations to suit larger groups. Kids can enjoy a selection from the children's menu available at the Kings Arms Restaurant. The nearby attractions like Dinosaur Museum and the Weymouth Sea Life Park offer engaging activities for families.
Highlights
Location: Historic town of Dorchester, short walk from attractions
Dining: Kings Arms Restaurant with British classics
Rooms: Standard, family, and superior room options
Business Facilities: Meeting rooms for events and free parking
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The hotel provides a selection of rooms—doubles, family rooms, and suites—with perks like free cancellation, breakfast options, and great value deals
Standard King Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
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Getting around town
Transport options available
City Centre
Dorchester500 m
Airports
Bournemouth (BOH)
48.9
km
Exeter International (EXT)
80.3
km
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Location
30 High East Street,
Dorchester,
United Kingdom,
DT1 1HF,
Dorset
Map view
30 High East Street,
Dorchester,
United Kingdom,
DT1 1HF,
Dorset
City landmarks
Museum
The Keep Military Museum
730 m
Square
Brewery Square
700 m
Landmark
Maumbury Rings
1.0
km
Park
Borough Gardens
640 m
Landmark
Max Gate
1.6
km
Landmark
Wolfeton House
2.1
km
Gallery
DAG Dorchester Art Gallery
830 m
Farm
Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
2.2
km
Square
Queen Mother Square
2.1
km
Church
St Michael's Church
2.2
km
Landmark
Poundbury
2.1
km
Landmark
Maiden Castle
3.2
km
Landmark
Hardy's Cottage
3.6
km
Landmark
Thorncombe Woods Local Nature Reserve
3.5
km
Landmark
Wrackleford House
3.7
km
Landmark
Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park
4.3
km
Landmark
Thorncombe Wood
3.7
km
Landmark
Hardy's Monument
4.6
km
Landmark
Xtreme Falconry at Dorset Falconry Park
4.6
km
Nearby
Museum
The Dinosaur Museum
310 m
Museum
Terracotta Warriors Museum
280 m
Museum
The Tutankhamun Exhibition
320 m
Museum
Dorset County Museum
90 m
Art object
Statue of Thomas Hardy
400 m
Museum
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
280 m
Museum
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
220 m
High East Street
St Peter's Dorchester
140 m
County Hall Colliton Park
Romano-British House
400 m
10 South Street Place nam should read 'Barclays Bank'
Barcleys bank
400 m
Northern Hay
Roman Town House
410 m
Restaurants
The Horse with the Red Umbrella
160 m
10 High West Street
Costa Coffee
230 m
Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorset County Hospital
The Old Ship
90 m
16 High West Street
Tom Browns Pub
140 m
47 High East Street
Royal Oak
340 m
21_22 High West Street
Poppins Restaurant
300 m
The Forum Centre 2 Trinity Street
Cafe 11
350 m
11-12 South Street
The Dorset Kitchen
370 m
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