Kings Arms Hotel, DorchesterKings Arms Hotel in Dorchester, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 4 hotels we score in Dorchester. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 0.3, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $200 a night (cached, not a live quote).Built in 1720 and renovated in 2020, the Kings Arms Hotel is a historic property located in the centre of Dorchester. It combines traditional architecture with modern interiors and provides en-suite rooms equipped with televisions and Wi-Fi. The hotel features an on-site restaurant serving pub food and local ingredients. It suits both business travellers and families, as the establishment is pet friendly and accommodates children. While the setting offers character, the lively atmosphere from the bar area can make it difficult for those seeking a quiet environment for early sleep.What stands out

Central Dorchester location

Pet friendly accommodation

On-site restaurant

Modernised historic interiors

Watch out for

Lively bar atmosphere

Noisy at night

Better-scored in Dorchester

The Brewers Arms, Dorchester: 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $149 a night. The Brewers Arms is a traditional pub with rooms in Snaith, run as a family business.

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel, Dorchester: 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). The Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel is a Georgian-style building situated in the centre of Dorchester.