The room was on the first floor, above the pub, so unfortunately it wasn't the best place to stay on a Friday night, as it was very noisy until late at night. When we reached the floor where our room was located, it was extremely hot. It was already warm outside, but inside it felt like at least 35°C. There was literally no fresh air to breathe. Luckily, the member of staff was very friendly and helpful, and she gave us a fan, which helped us get through the night. The room and the beds were clean and comfortable. However, the bathroom was outside the room, which I found quite inconvenient, as you had to leave the room to use the toilet. The bathroom was also in quite a poor state of repair. It was fine for one night, but we probably won't be back.

Decent room with everything we needed. The staff were particularly helpful with carrying luggage up the stairs as I was on my own with a baby.

Not worth the price unfortunately. The beds were made up nicely and comfortable but the curtains have mould at the bottom and the curtain pole isn’t secure so it fell and hurt my hand when I went close the curtains. The bathroom had empty shower gel and soap dispensers. We went out for dinner but on returning the pub door was locked as they closed early. Luckily, a member of staff was still there to let us in and then kindly informed us that there is a back entrance too which we didn’t know before. No one was around at check out time (11am) so we just left the keys in the room. Will not stay again. I have no idea how some have rated this place 10/10. I’m just glad my young children did not get hurt but I left with a lovely bruise on my hand.

Room was clean and comfortable but the dj and music until 02:30 meant stopping by in Dorchester to break our journey to make sure we were not too tired for the following day was pointless. I thought being a pub they may be open till late but that was too much.

Pet friendly and the manager very helpful. Not posh but clean and everything there tv tea coffee nice biscuits. Lots of clean white towels and bedding. No food there but a very nice weatherspoons next door and in the brewery quarter lots of various up market restaurants and bars minutes away. Beautiful park at the top of the road.

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Staff lovely, but the room was above the bar and very noisey, room needed some love.

A beautiful setting with character accompanied by outstanding service from all concerned. My father said he has never been made to feel more welcome at any other establishment, he has 81 years experience on this matter. I have to agree. Would 100% stay again.

Clean and comfortable room

Best value in town. Clean, quiet, professional. A+

Lovely comfortable, clean room, friendly staff, and pet friendly.

Dog friendly, clean, friendly and convenient - just what we needed!

Let down by small things! I'd stay at the Old Ship again. Switched room mid-stay at venue's request, but I was okay with that. Comfortable beds and great linen. Both rooms were freshly painted and had been thoughtfully decorated.. However, neither bathroom had a shelf - awkward - and one room had only an overhead light. Extra lamp could not be provided on request. No iron was available. More seriously, my second room could only be secured from the inside, meaning the room was not secured if I went out. (A guest had gone off with the only key apparently!)

The Old Ship Inn is the perfect place to stay during our trip to Dorchester and surrounding area. It’s a gorgeous Inn tucked into a very special old pub. Our room was very clean, and the beds were super comfortable. We will be coming back here for sure.

The website said check in between 15.00 and 22.30. I turned up at 21.15, the door was locked and no one answered the phone. I had to ring around other hotels and ended up paying over £180.00 extra as this was the only hotel that had a room. Do not go to this hotel as they do not honour their commitments.

I was late getting to room as working at Dorchester, was given room 3. Seemed clean when i walked in. On closer inspection bed and towels were clean, but the room was very dirty. Spoons were dirty, never been washed, skirting was dusty, looked like it hadnt been cleaned for weeks. I honestly didn’t feel like stopping in the room. It was most probably worst room i have stayed in for years.

I was late getting to room as working at Dorchester, was given room 3. Seemed clean when i walked in. On closer inspection bed and towels were clean, but the room was very dirty. Spoons were dirty, never been washed, skirting was dusty, looked like it hadnt been cleaned for weeks. I honestly didn’t feel like stopping in the room. It was most probably worst room i have stayed in for years.