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The Old Palace Lodge

Dunstable , Church Street (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsThe Old Palace Lodge is a charming hotel located in Dunstable's town centre, providing easy access to shops, restaurants and local attractions. The hotel has ample parking and is conveniently located for those visiting Luton airport or exploring the picturesque Chilterns. Guests have praised the hotel's lovely facilities, including the beautiful garden and outside dining area. The breakfast is a standout feature with guests raving about the delicious and varied options. The dinner is also exceptional with a good choice of food and a fabulous restaurant. The rooms are comfortable and clean with some needing updating, but overall, guests have been pleased with the comfort and convenience. The staff is the highlight of the hotel with many reviewers attesting to their hardworking and kind nature. The hotel offers friendly and professional service and the staff is accommodating and willing to help. The Old Palace Lodge seems to provide a pleasant and restful stay with comfortable beds for a good night's sleep. Despite some negative comments about it not being a true 4-star hotel, many guests found it to be a lovely place to stay at a reasonable price. Overall, The Old Palace Lodge is a quality hotel that offers a memorable and enjoyable stay.
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Location

The Old Palace Lodge boasts a great location in Dunstable's town centre, providing easy access to shops and restaurants, as well as local attractions and transport facilities. The hotel has ample parking and is conveniently located for those visiting the Luton airport or exploring the picturesque Chilterns. Guests have praised the hotel's lovely facilities, including the beautiful garden and outside dining area. The hotel's central location also makes it a useful base for business trips with some guests mentioning its proximity to their workplace. Though some reviewers noted that the immediate area around the hotel is not the best, the overall consensus is that The Old Palace Lodge enjoys an excellent location.

Breakfast

Guests rave about the breakfast at The Old Palace Lodge, describing it as delicious, varied and well-managed. The English breakfast is a particular highlight with guests loving the freshly cooked eggs and hearty portions. Some guests suggest that the breakfast service could be more efficient with a few mentioning long wait times or chaotic service. However, the staff are described as friendly and polite with many guests praising their service during breakfast. Vegetarians and those looking for healthier options note the varied selection of fruit, cereal, yoghurts and pastries. Overall, the breakfast is a standout feature of The Old Palace Lodge and a great start to any day of exploring.

Dinner

The Old Palace Lodge boasts a fabulous restaurant where the quality and variety of meals are exceptional. The dinner and breakfast were both excellent with a good choice of food and a set meal at dinner that was particularly outstanding. The bar area and restaurant are lovely, but some guests found the bar prices to be a bit steep. However, the wine was fairly priced according to reviews. Though some guests were disappointed with the lack of fried eggs at breakfast, the sausages were reportedly lovely. Evening meals were great and the staff were described as lovely and helpful. The garden was especially charming and many guests were planning to have lunch out there. Overall, the food at The Old Palace Lodge is absolutely delicious and it's definitely worth a visit.

Rooms

The Old Palace Lodge is a palatial and beautiful property with comfortable and clean rooms. The deluxe rooms are excellent, spacious and equipped with good facilities. However, some of the rooms can be a bit dated and in need of updating with outdated furniture and decor. Despite some issues such as stained sheets, dirty rooms and poor lighting, the rooms for the most part are clean and tidy. The beds are very comfortable and some even have extra-large or honeymoon-sized beds. Rooms can also vary in size with some being quite spacious and others feeling a bit small. The bathrooms could also use some updating, but are generally adequate. Some guests have reported issues with noise, either from neighboring rooms or from weddings and other events taking place at the hotel. Despite these drawbacks, guests have been generally pleased with the comfort and convenience of the rooms, as well as the cleanliness and spaciousness of some of the recently refurbished rooms.

Beds

The Old Palace Lodge boasts comfortable, spacious and clean accommodation with great breakfast options. Guests raved about the cozy and comfortable beds with some even opting to upgrade to bigger beds. While there were a couple of negative comments about uncomfortable and noisy beds, the majority of guests were pleased with the very comfortable and huge beds. The staff was described as lovely and the rooms were nice, clean and spacious. Despite a few complaints about hard mattresses and awful pillows, most guests found the beds to be comfortable and extra pillows were even supplied upon request. Overall, The Old Palace Lodge seems to provide a pleasant and restful stay with comfortable beds for a good night's sleep.

Cleanliness

The Old Palace Lodge has received mixed reviews regarding the cleanliness of the hotel. While some guests have described the rooms as dirty and dusty, others have praised the hotel for being very clean and having a classy feel. The staff is also said to be lovely and accommodating. Some guests have complained about dated decor and facilities, as well as bathrooms needing a spruce up. However, many reviews mention that the hotel is overall clean and tidy with good standards of cleanliness. The breakfast has received mixed reviews with some describing it as indifferent, while others found it brilliant. Smokers have complained about ashtrays not being cleaned regularly. Overall, guests have found The Old Palace Lodge to be a pleasant and clean hotel with spacious rooms and a good location.

Staff

The Old Palace Lodge is an excellent hotel that offers friendly and professional service. The staff are the highlight of this hotel with many reviewers attesting to their hardworking and kind nature. From receptionists to bar staff, everyone was willing to help and made guests feel welcome. The hotel offers comfortable rooms and an excellent breakfast. The hotel's central location to Dunstable is also a plus.

Many guests appreciated the thoughtful gestures of the staff, like providing fresh milk and accommodating special requests. Some reviewers even called the staff "phenomenal" and "10 points." Alex, the manager, was also praised for his excellent management and ability to "arrange everything to perfection."

However, there were rare negative comments about the staff as some reviewers thought that some staff members were rude and abrupt. But on the whole, the Old Palace Lodge had well-staffed and friendly team members that made guests' stay a memorable and enjoyable one.

Parking

Visitors to The Old Palace Lodge can rest assured that there is ample parking available on site with a good sized car park and an additional car park opposite. While there are some limited spaces and tight turning areas, guests appreciate the option for off-street parking within the hotel grounds. There have been some reported issues with entitled individuals parking in disabled bays without authorization, but overall visitors are pleased with the location and convenience of the parking options. However, it's worth noting that if arriving late to the hotel, the car park can get quite busy during functions, potentially resulting in a longish walk from the car park.

4 Star

The Old Palace Lodge is a quality hotel in a great location with friendly staff. Despite some negative comments about it not being a true 4 star hotel, many guests found it to be a lovely place to stay at a reasonable price. The stunning gardens and lovely outdoor areas were particularly enjoyable with some guests having lunch and drinks there. The room size was also praised by many. Despite the odd disappointing night's sleep, The Old Palace Lodge seems to be a charming option for those wanting a four star experience without breaking the bank.

No, The Old Palace Lodge doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Old Palace Lodge.

No, The Old Palace Lodge doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Old Palace Lodge.

Yes, The Old Palace Lodge has a gym.

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