Our pick
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
Shaftesbury, GB
★ 3-star8/10121 reviews
4.8 km (3.0 mi) from original
English
The Benett Arms vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
7.6Rooms described as comfortable and spacious, with some dated elements.
Cleanliness
7.1Comments about dirty towels and a generally tired appearance impacted the score.
Location
8.7Convenient access to the town center mentioned in multiple reviews.
Close alternatives
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Hotels (2 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
Shaftesbury, GB
★ 3-star8/10121 reviews
4.8 km (3.0 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Food & Breakfast
The Benett Arms9.1
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel8.1
Value
The Benett Arms8.5
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel7.1
The Benett Arms amenity advantages
WiFi availableNon-smoking roomsRestaurantRoom servicePets allowed
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel amenity advantages
24-hour front deskSaunaWheelchair accessibleConference spaceBreakfast available (surcharge)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
The Benett Arms
8.5/10Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
8/10Rooms
The Benett Arms
8.0Rooms were generally comfortable, though some felt they were a bit dated and warm.
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
7.6Rooms described as comfortable and spacious, with some dated elements.
Cleanliness
The Benett Arms
7.6Some guests mentioned cleanliness issues, particularly with room maintenance and cleanliness of items like kettle and mugs.
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
7.1Comments about dirty towels and a generally tired appearance impacted the score.
Location
The Benett Arms
9.1Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent location and its accessibility.
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
8.7Convenient access to the town center mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
The Benett Arms
9.1Guests frequently praised the friendly and welcoming staff across multiple reviews.
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
9.1Staff were noted to be friendly and accommodating throughout the reviews.
Sleep & Noise
The Benett Arms
—Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
—Food & Breakfast
The Benett Arms
9.1Guests consistently praised the breakfast and food quality received during their stay.
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
8.1Food was enjoyed, but noted areas for improvement, especially breakfast.
Amenities & Facilities
The Benett Arms
8.1Basic amenities were adequate, but some guests noted a need for improvement in cleanliness.
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
8.1Pool facilities were generally well-liked despite minor maintenance issues.
Value
The Benett Arms
8.5Many guests found their stay to offer good value, especially considering the location and service.
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
7.1Some guests found it overpriced given the overall condition.
Landmarks
The Benett Arms
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