Old Palace Lodge Hotel
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Old Palace Lodge Hotel

Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4RT, United Kingdom
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Free parking
Amenities
ParkingFree
24-Hour Front Desk
Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Express Check-In and Check-Out
English
Room Service
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Property Description
With a stay at Old Palace Lodge Hotel in Dunstable, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Dunstable Downs. This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Bletchley Park.
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6.7/10
Cleanliness6.7
Amenities6.6
Location6.7
Service6.7
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Surroundings
Airport: London Luton Airport
(13.9 km)
Airport: Heathrow Airport
(60.1 km)
Train: Luton Railway Station
(7.9 km)
Train: Luton Airport Parkway Railway Station
(9.8 km)
Landmarks: Priory Gardens
(120m)
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Deluxe Room
9

Deluxe Room

1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Executive Twin Room
4

Executive Twin Room

2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Private toilet
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Executive Double Room
7

Executive Double Room

1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Standard Double Room
4

Standard Double Room

1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Bathtub with grab bars
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6.7/10
57 reviews
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  • Cleanliness6.7
  • Amenities6.6
  • Location6.7
  • Service6.7
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Centrally located with friendly staff, the accommodation provides good facilities, including old buildings, nice rooms, ample parking, and an interesting historic building.
T‍b‍o‍n‍e
April 2, 2025
Hotel is nice and located next to the mall and a supermarket. Very good for the price. Unfortunately theres no AC and I turned the heating off, the temperature of the room was very hot. Not sure id stay here on a hot day. Other than that, very good water pressure, very helpful staff, lovely outdoor area. Next to everything you need.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 27, 2023
After many weeks of staying here my booking was cancelled for a more favourable 'government contract'. Says it all. chasing profit. OK for me I found somewhere else. What about the wedding dreams you shattered!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 27, 2023
Hotel cancelled my reservation for February 2023 without explanation. Nobody answering the phones and not replying to emails. I've paid in advance but see no sign of any refund. Unacceptable not to offer a better explanation and hotel need to get a grip and refund people.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2023
I really have to say that the woman on reception Helen is just the nicest person. So friendly and helpful. She did everything for us when we arrived tired and far too early for check in. She got our ro ready early while we had a bit of food in the bar. The food was lovely and the bar is full of history. The bar is so cosy to sit in on a wintery day. I will say that our room would not be a four star room. The shower is in a bath and it is either freezing cold or scalding hot. It is very small, one bedside locker and lamp. It has one chair in the corner that is quite dated. I don't want to say anything bad because the staff are so nice but I would need a different room to stay here again. Even though the bed is small it is very comfortable. There are no full length mirrors for getting ready in the evening so I checked my outfit in the lift 😂😂
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2023
My wife and I were not overly impressed - we stayed at this hotel for two nights. We actually chose to stay at The Old Palace Hotel because it was rated the best in Dunstable on the TRIPADVISOR web site but if it is the best in town then that says little for the others. Our accommodation was not of a standard I would expect in an alleged 4-star hotel and the bathroom was in urgent need of an upgrade. Our experience in the restaurant (and we only went there for breakfast) was far from what we would consider acceptable.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2023
We have stayed here loads of times as the hotel is so convenient for Dunstable - they have spent a lot of money on the outside seating garden area which is quite nice on a sunny day . The building itself is very old and has lots of character but the hotel is going downhill. The 'new' extension at the back where most rooms are are accessed by a very small lift and small doglegged staircase - its an old place so almost forgivable. Our bed was one of the worst we have slept in - neither of us had a good nights sleep even though we had had a few sherbets when out for dinner - breakfast was a joke - 3 girls in there not knowing what to do and the one serving had her hand in a bandage with not cover on - and serving food! - one of the others dropped cutlery on the floor and just picked it up and put it back in the drawer - the food at breakfast was very poor, small tasteless sausages and bean that were more like soup. Its a shame as this should be a flagship hotel and restaurant for the town - it has such character and is an iconic building in the town center. We will probably use it again as local competition is very limited but as I said its such a shame its not a place to look forward to visiting. On the plus side our room was a good size and generally well fitted out, it was clean and well presented, the staff were generally friendly, the bar was nice for an end of evening drink before bed and the location is great for the town.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2023
Stayed for 2 nights with my husband. Treated perfectly throughout our stay and very satisfied with our stay. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Will return back here in the future. Recommend to anyone.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2023
Stayed the night of Saturday 6th August 2022. Started at 10.30 with coffee in the walled garden. which was fine. Drinks from the bar seemed OK as two friends joined us at 12.00 noon. Quite annoying that a table could be booked that claims four star status ! However at about 14..00 hrs it became clear that despite being "first come" and "first served" + first to order.. we were LAST to have our order prepared and delivered to our table. We could see everybody else's food delivered and had to conclude that out timed receipted meal purchases had been overlooked. We drew the attention of Junior Staff member (Theo) who was manning the walled garden bar / order station for food + drinks which was being supervised by Fabio - who seemed to be senior staff member on duty ? The time on the receipt was 19.43 and 19.48 and we have three witnesses as well as myself to attest that the time of ordering was 12.30 NOT 19.43 at stated on the receipts ! So eventually, apart from being TWO HOURS LATE, the food was good. We were able to book in with Mikhail on the reception desk at approximately 15.00 hours after the belated food. What else could possibly go wrong - at the hotel that plays the 'Fawlty Towers' theme tune as telephone callers are connected to an 'answerphone + ring back' service Well. Nothing untll 3.30 am when a noisy guest in the corridor outside room 121 began repeatedly slamming the heavy fire door adjacent until challenged to be quiet. A call to 'Alex' on reception - inviting him to telephone to the police - whose Police Station is about 100 yards distant from the hotel - resulted, initially in no response as the fire-door-banging continued. After about ten minutes, the noise abated and we were finally able to get back to sleep. By now the time was roughly 04.00 am ! I think we'll stay at the Premier Inn which IS about 4 miles north along the A5183, but they pride themselves on 'a good quiet night's sleep'

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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 11:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots can be added, but extra beds cannot be added.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
AgeFee
Children 2 years old and under
Extra cot: Free

Breakfast
StyleSet menu
AgeFee
Adult
Set menu:£12.95 (approx. NZD 28.95) per person
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 85
With a stay at Old Palace Lodge Hotel in Dunstable, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Dunstable Downs. This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Bletchley Park.

This hotel has 3 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Stay in one of 85 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Palace Lodge Hotel?

The check-in time at Old Palace Lodge Hotel is 14:00 and the check-out time is 11:00.

Are pets allowed at Old Palace Lodge Hotel?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Old Palace Lodge Hotel.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Palace Lodge Hotel?

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Which airport is closest to Old Palace Lodge Hotel?

London Luton Airport is the closest airport to Old Palace Lodge Hotel, and it is about 21 mins from hotel by car (13.9 km).

What is the cancellation policy for Old Palace Lodge Hotel?

The cancellation policy for Old Palace Lodge Hotel varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

About This Property

Nearest AirportLondon Luton Airport
Distance to Airport13.95KM
Nearest Train StationLuton Railway Station
Distance to Train Station7.87KM
Average Price FromNZD175
Hotel Star Rating4