George Albert Hotel Restaurant in West Dorset

No decent coffee beds were terrible to sleep on and locations pretty pointless

This was our first time visiting The George Albert Hotel and Spa. I was able to book a table for 2 for the Sunday Carvery easily over the telephone. On arrival we were greeted by the General Manager Stephen, who was smartly dressed I a suit, polite and down to earth. He showed us to our table and pulled my chair out for me - a true gent! The service staff were dressed smartly and took our drink order straight away and gave us our Carvery ticket. Beef and Pork were the meats available, I had both and my husband had beef - both were delicious. The chef/server was chatty and smiley. There was a good selection of vegetables to accompany the fluffy, crispy roasties - swede and carrot mash, roasted parsnips, very cheesy cauliflower cheese, green beans and parsnip puree. The Yorkshire puddings were divine as was the rich, tastey gravy. There was even pork crackling and parsnip crisps! We didn't have a dessert as we were too full up but they looked delicious! An excellent Sunday Roast for £18.50 each in very clean and well decorated hotel with very attentive, happy staff. Stephen gave us a tour of the hotel and it is definitely somewhere we would like to stay and try out the spa.

Always a warm welcome at this hotel from the lovely staff. Large, clean room, good drinks selection and excellent breakfast. Plenty of parking and an excellent location for exploring the area.

Arrived on Saturday 5th September as a group of 5 to use the spa. The staff in the spa were all really friendly and helpful. The spa was nothing short than faultless, spotlessly clean and the treatments were amazing. We the headed to the bar for some much needed food. The lady on reception was really friendly and helpful. The food was beautiful and all freshly made, all went down very well. Even kind enough to box up some to take home. The bar and restaurant area was spotless. The owner and chef came and spoke to us which was very welcoming. I would suggest more inside advertising of when hot food is available. To get more customers to purchase food maybe a discount on food of a spa package was purchased? We were there from 9:30-2:00 so we were very hungry. To help boost more custom, do more advertising, leaflet drop in Yeovil and Dorchester. Such a great huge place which would be a grear shame if doors had to close. We will all be returning.

This initialy unpreposessing hotel made our short stay a delight. The room was immaculate and comfortable and nothing was too much trouble for the friendly staff. The food was delicious [breakfast & dinner]Thank you Stephen, Ed and all

Lovely Staff. Very comfortable Hotel

Couldn't fault it in anyway. But our hostess looked very sad all the time, I wanted to give her a hug.

I cannot praise the George Albert, Will, Ed, Deborah, Chris and the whole team enough. We had our wedding celebrations here in May and from the initial contact, through planning and delivery, it was faultless. After the dinner they cooked us, we're definitely going for Sunday Roast! Thanks GA

First time visit was perplexed initially but rooms are OK

We recently organised a "Motown Memory " party at the George Albert Hotel. Aided by a brilliant nine piece band, and full fancy dress by the 120 guests, the evening was amasing! From the concept stage through planning and execution, on the night, the management and staff were first class. It would be my first choice if I were to do it all again Many thanks GA x

Went with my wife for a spa and back massage. Lovely staff and a great service

We only stopped to enquire about the spa , I had a look around and liked what I saw , should imagine it's a great place for a function or a wedding, give it a look

It was my first time visiting the George Albert hotel with a car club, from entering the reception area and ordering food was a great experience, very polite and helpful staff. See you all in the spring time. Kind regards Pete Nelson

Great time at the 80s night Stayed at the hotel as well Room was very comfortable and breakfast was very good We enjoyed our time at the hotel

I arrived in the evening it was already dark. Pulled into the completely dark, empty carpark and looked at the huge dark building in front of me. The central area had lights on but both ‘wings’ of the hotel were in darkness’. As I crossed the carpark and got closer I could see into some of the public areas which were obviously closed. I noticed the windows were dirty and weeds growing up between the pavers. After a long day travelling I was disappointed to find that the hotel must be closed! I pushed the door and it opened, I went inside and there was no one. Not on reception, in the bar, no one anywhere. Next to the lift I found an envelope with my name on it. They room key inside and phone number of some local pubs if I wanted to eat. I had to get back in my car and go out again to find something to eat. In the morning i realised they didn’t serve breakfast and I had to go buy it in a cafe across the carpark. The room itself was ok, a bit grubby in a few places and the bathroom was really hot while the room was cold as the air con was on all day. After breakfast I left my key back on the table and left. I can’t say for sure if i was the only guest but being in a huge building with the front door unlocked, on my own, with no staff was a little unnerving. I won’t be back.

Fabulous food, hot and freshly cooked, great service and very polite and attentive,friendly staff. look forward to visiting again.

I took my partner here for Valentine’s Day, the staff were so helpful and polite, they went above and beyond our expectations. The spa is lovely and so well cared for, great attention to detail too. The rooms are clean, tidy and have good basic requirements. I am a vegan and ate breakfast here, the chef personally came to meet me and asked if everything was ok. I was catered for so thoughtfully and the food was delicious, a beautiful fruit salad and lovely cooked breakfast. I will definitely be returning, this is a great hotel at an extremely reasonable rate.

Booked this one nights stay for our anniversary. Everything about this was fantastic, staff, facilities, food, cleanliness and the spa. Well worth a visit and we will be returning and telling others to do the same.

I would like to say a big thankyou to the staff at the george albert hotel and spa for helping me when my daughter when she was sick. All the staff were very helpful. Especialy the lady daria who cleaned up the mess she was very comforting and sympathetic she is a grafter . Sophie who served our table was very helpfull in aiding us In what ever we needed. well done and thankyou The manager couldn't be more helpful and did not charge us for our food as we were not Hungary after my daughter's viral illness. I can't wait to return and have a nice spa day and dinner for a take 2. See you soon xxx

We had Sunday lunch at the George Albert Hotel which is a large new build hotel at Warden Hill on the A37.There is a carvery on Sunday with two roast meats of offer and a vegetarian option. No starters but deserts.The dining room is quite large and has good natural light. When we visited there were about 5 other parties dining so it did feel a little empty, and whilst perfectly okay it does have a new build hotel feel about it without much actual character . There is a full bar area outside the dining room.The staff were very friendly and the food was very good indeed and very good value. There was an excellent range of vegetables accompanying the roast - potatoes particularly good. The deserts were also surprising good - we had a chocolate Delice and a Raspberry Mouse which we were very impressed with.A pleasant enough meal but it did lack a bit of buzz and atmosphere.

We went here for Sunday lunch with friends, and had a lovely time. Staff were friendly and polite with great service. The food was delicious, everything was perfect, highly recommend.

I'm not normally a fan of carveries and usually avoid the conveyor belt of Mothers Day lunches but I was extremely pleased with the GA. On arrival the 3 mothers in attendance were made to feel welcome and handed a complimentary box of chocolates and from then on the service was very attentive without being overbearing. The food was excellent, these guys certainly know how to cater for large numbers of people; it was the best carvery I have had. A plus side was that we never felt rushed or pressurised to leave our table but the best bit was the price, there was no premium for it being Mothers Day!! Will be back next year.

One of the top food places to eat. Prices are fairly reasonable with a fantastic menu. Restaurant is well worth a visit either for business or leisure. Commendable service and compliments to the chef.

Our first visit to the Kings Restaurant.A modern hotel restaurant with lovely food. We went on a Sunday and had the carvery. Only two meats or a vegetarian option. Whilst most carveries offer 3 or 4 meats, Kings did not but the quality of the food was excellent.However the half full restaurant should have resulted in prompt service, sadly that wasn't the case. Hopefully next time the service will match the Chefs quality.

Visited for Sunday lunch Carvery.Although it is not the most charismatic venue the food and the service were both excellent. My wife has a dairy allergy and the restaurant went to the trouble of preparing a Yorkshire Pudding for her using Soya Milk. The first Yorkshire Pudding my wife has been able to eat in 26 years!Nothing was too much trouble for the restaurant team and we will definitely be going back.

Wow, what an experience. Hospitality was 100%. Organisation was 100%. Food was 100%. A party organised for a 70th birthday was enjoyed on Sunday (13th). There was nothing to fault this amazing organised event. Hats off to all the staff for making someone elses' day so special. Thank you very much. My husband and I will definitely return for a carvery - delicious!

Los distintos motivos por los que no habían sido capaces de vacaciones juntos durante más de dos años que también significaba no poder ver, quien siendo agricultores familiares no pudimos visitar. Esta fue una oportunidad fantástica y me sugirieron el George & Albert. El exterior entorno parecía un poco peligroso, pero una vez dentro, era precioso. El menú del almuerzo en el restaurante sólo habían cambiado ese día. No una enorme variedad, pero lo que había era acogedor. Elegimos el de cordero y si era delicioso, un otro, pescado y patatas fritas, una grande y la otra tenía una ensalada de pollo. No había nada a la izquierda en cualquiera de los platos. Los chicos luego tuvimos los pudines. El joven camarero era muy profesional, cortés, amable y servicial. Todo eso y nuestras bebidas sólo a 78 libras una ganga para la calidad. El lugar era ideal para nuestro encuentro. Tranquilo, cómodo y sin presión para dejar la mesa y tiempo suficiente para nosotros para tener una tan esperada ponerse.

No quedarnos en el hotel y no haberlo hecho. Asistieron a una cena. Pero me dijeron carne asada era en el menú y guardar un anillo de stewing carne sobre una cama de col, pero nada fue muy decepcionante. El personal era grosero y parece que no tienen sentido común. Hay jefes y sacuden Tutting todo el tiempo, era muy ansiosos por la noche y en vez de bailar toda la noche, me fui a casa a las 10. 30:00 h.

Asistieron a eventos nuevos año incluyendo banda tributo 3 disco y plato abba todos por 45 libras cada una

Asistí a una función grande aquí. El personal era amable y profesional. Comida deliciosa. Bebidas bastante caro pero esperaba.

Los padres vinieron a celebrar el aniversario de bodas de diamante. marido La comida y el servicio fueron excelentes. Fue una comida estupenda y disfrutadas por todos. Bien hecho y gracias por hacer un día especial.

sentimientos encontrados. Llegamos a 1,15 para el Sunday Carvery prácticamente a una habitación vacía de comedor así que nada de ambiente. La comida era muy buena, aunque una selección limitada de verduras (sólo 5 o 6 incluye patata). La camarera se manchó vino toda nuestra mesa, así que nos cambiaron mientras nos sirve outselves en el asador. La carne estaba preparada muy bien y tenía un sabor. Esperamos las edades para nuestro postre - las camareras estaban ocupados que sirve un grupo italiano grande que había niños pequeños, éste parecía tomar todo su interés, sin duda no llegaron a poner la comida en nuestros platos ... El pastel de queso, cuando llegamos era muy pequeño y no me gusto mucho. No habría un postre la próxima vez, pero la estructura de precios por dos platos por £16,50 , así que no había manera de que sólo al asador. Sentir dudas sobre si este nuevo - ya que no es la comida más barata pero no nos sentimos lo suficientemente especiales para el dinero.

Gran (con yorkshires caseros) menú de noche de asador (tarta de chocolate blanco es de visita obligada) y servicio agradable y profesional.

When we booked we were a little unsure what the evening would bring as we warned they had a function and so the table might be 15 minutes late. In reality we were seated on time after drinks and reviewing the menu in the bar. The food was excellent and the service very attentive. Scallop starters and the fish mains were particularly good. The set price menu is great value and we would definitely return, despite travelling from family near Warmwell.

It's a long time since I have encountered such an exquisite standard of food with hotel to match. The whole package is a pleasure, the staff are more than capable, I cannot recommend this more, if you are looking for a memorable stay this is the place !

We had an evening meal in the restaurant - beautifully cooked scallops for first course. My husband had breast of duck forhis main course and I had pork. The service was very good.We wanted to have a glass of wine with our meals and thebarman let us taste our wines to see if we liked them!He then poured out the wines we were having! Not manyrestaurants do this. We shall have another meal herewhen next in this area.

The restaurant itself was fully booked by the time I checked in to the hotel at 5.45, so I had to eat in the bar area, which is clearly not designed for this: high tables and low chairs or very low tables both lead to uncomfortable eating. Food itself was fine, although not exceptional. Service was very poor: I was largely ignored, and had to track down a waiter to get a menu promised by his colleague; it felt like I was an unwanted interruption rather than a paying guest.

Lovely food and staff. Trio of pudding were fantastic! Staff were very friendly and service was like a military operation. I would thorough recommend it.

We had their Sunday carvery - the dining room was spacious and tables well spaced apart. Lovely hot plates, excellent beef (also pork if you prefer that) the vegetables were well cooked, and lovely gravy. Good choice of puddings too. so an excellent meal.

Best cavery ever, lovely meal. Here for the weekend, rooms have everything you need. Staff are great.Cavery was the best.

We went to try their carvery - late one Sunday afternoon so it was fairly quiet which was nice. New Hotel, well furnished.The carvery was in a separate very large dining room which was nice as there were 15 of us.Not the cheapest but excellent food and reasonable bar / wine prices for a Hotel.Service was a little slow but otherwise an excellent meal and a nice atmosphere.Very clean, excellent toilet facilities which is always a good guide

I enjoyed the starter of scallops so much I had it 3 nights in a row. All food was cooked to order presented beautifully really enjoyable experience

Went to the Hotel's restaurant with friends for their Sunday carvery. Food was very good and plentiful, and at £16.50 for 2 courses quite reasonable. The only problem I had with it was the total lack of atmosphere, large dining room with only about 4-5 tables occupied. Maybe the day we went is not representative of a normal Sunday, but I wouldn't choose to eat there again, there are so many lovely pubs in Dorset with nicer ambience.

Enjoyed a Sunday Carvery. The food was good and the service attentive. We normally try pubs for a Sunday lunch so a bit more expensive and different atmosphere but very good hotel dining room.

My husband and I booked at short-notice for the Sunday carvery. On arrival we were taken to our pre-allocated table in the large restaurant. Despite the size of the restaurant, the attention of the extremely well-presented and polite waiting staff meant that the dining experience was much more like that of a smaller, more-intimate restaurant. The service was excellent as was the food. The roast beef was some of the most tender and tasty I have ever had. I was slightly concerned on arrival that there was live jazz music in the restaurant - I hoped it wouldn't be too intrusive. I needn't have worried. The musician was very good and the music provided an excellent backdrop to our Sunday lunch. We will be back!

I have no issues with the food here. Breakfast is self service with a good choice of cereals, fruit, Continental or English, tea or coffee being brought to the table by the willing staff. The set evening menu is very good value for money, offering a choice of three starters, main course and puddings. As is usual, the a la carte menu has a wider selection and is more expensive, but we didn't try anything from that menu, but would assume that it was at least the same high standard.

The George & Albert Hotel is an oddity. It is an ugly modern building from the outside which looks more like a motel than a hotel, and is stuck on the main road from Dorchester to Yeovil in the middle of nowhere (except for the clay pigeon shooting and go-cart track enterprise just behind it).Quite why any holiday-maker would want to stay there instead of in one of the many gorgeous old villages or towns in West Dorset beats me. So most of its business probably comes from business conferences and perhaps weddings.Anyway, the only reason to try the restaurant out (I live locally) was because I had received through the letterbox a flyer offering a 2 course lunch with coffee to locals for £10, So I went with a friend to try it out. We were served by a young, smart and dashing waiter, who looked the part of a second world war Royal Air Force pilot, sporting an immaculately trimmed handlebar moustache, which dominated our attention whenever he came to our table, which was often, as only one other table was occupied. Our main courses were battered fish and chips, which was excellent and plentiful, and a pheasant dish, which was quite tasty, but rather dry and not generous with vegetables. The puddings were really very good indeed and generous - a creme brulee and a bread and butter pudding. Given the rather unpromising nature and lack of atmosphere of the hotel, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, simple though it was.We were given a large cafetiere of coffee to finish with, all for the price of £20 for 2. I am not sure whether a non-local (without the flyer) would be given the same deal - possibly not. But I thought it worth writing a review, since our lunch was outstanding value for money.

Took the whole family for the Sunday carvery, nice clean restaurant, the service was very good, They enjoyed the carvery, they liked helping themselves so the portions were more suited to individual appetites, the food was well cooked and presented, the rest rooms were spotless. There was only one vegetarian option which was a shame but it was delicious. The Hotel/restaurant has easy access being right on the A37 and loads of space to park. The only slightly negative issue was that to get into the hotel we had to wade through a large group who were having a smoke which made the entrance a bit smelly. Overall we had really good service and it was good value for money

Good location for a conference or meeting. Great place to stop for food on the way by. The service was very good. We had Sunday lunch, which was enjoyable with very good portion size. There is an on site go karting track and shooting range.