With a stay at Old Palace Lodge Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Dunstable, 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.
What's nearby
TeamSport Dunstable - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Dunstable Downs - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
Woburn Safari Park - 25 min drive - 19.1 km
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 42 min drive - 35.4 km
Getting around
Luton Station - 10 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Nags Head - 4 min walk
Greggs - 3 min walk
The Greek Bakers - 5 min walk
United Services Club - 9 min walk
About this property
Old Palace Lodge Hotel
Old Palace Lodge Hotel offers 85 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Old Palace Lodge Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.99 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
24-hour gym
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
1 building
3 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.99 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
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Old Palace Lodge Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 550 reviews
10 - Excellent
212
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 550 reviews
8 - Good
176
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 550 reviews
6 - Okay
92
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 550 reviews
4 - Poor
39
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 550 reviews
2 - Terrible
31
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Graham
Business traveller
29 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
An exceptional hotel for the price.
My first room was immaculate but the matress was soft and lumpy. The TV didn't have all the channels available, and although I wouldnt nirmally I went and told reception. The receptionist couldn't have been more helpful and immediately changed my room to an upgraded room at no extra charge. I stay here overnight for work every momth, and will continue to do so.
Graham
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Fiona
Travelled with family
26 Jan 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The first too we were allocated was dreadful. We didn’t realise how it bad it was upon arrival as we just dumped our bags then went out to meet family not returning until after midnight when realised how dirty the room was and the dreadful state of the mattresses one of which had blood stains on. There was nobody on the desk so we packed ready to vacate the next morning. My teenage daughter was distraught but we had to make the best of it and use the spare duvet to make her as comfortable as we could whereas I didn’t sleep a wink. I was downstairs at 7:30 am and spoke to the day staff a lovely chap who was most apologetic and showed me the room next door to ours which was perfectly acceptable who could not explain why we were out in 316 where I would not expect my dog to stay when room 317 was a clean room with decent beds?
From when we arrived, the car parking was good with plenty of spaces. The staff were welcoming and very friendly and helpful. We were upgraded to a deluxe room which was great. The room was spacious with excellent facilities. I would definitely stay here again.
Wyn
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Ian
Business traveller
2 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good Tbf.
Ian
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
George
Travelled with group
28 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, clean and cozy room. Excellent continental breakfast included for only£48,bargain.
George
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
David
25 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ample free parking, Good value room and breakfast. Friendly staff. Will book again.
David
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Wendy
Travelled with family
23 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Parking good and nice welcome. Downstairs area very cosy and inviting. Room TV didn't work so moved to another. Decor in rooms tired and dated and sink in room cracked, so does need quite a bit of TLC, but everything clean and bed comfortable. Also breakfast staff very helpful with obtaining something gluten free for my daughter. The continental breakfast was enough. Overall good for what we paid.
Lovely room, lovely staff, great value. The room looked recently refurbished and was super clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and effective. Public areas gorgeous. Honestly, I think they should probably put their prices up!
The Bathroom was a bit tiered but clean comfy bed, all in all a pleasant stay, staff were very welcoming, and a bargin at £79 for the night
Breakfast was adequate but the coffee and tea wasn't very hot
brett
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Laura
14 Dec 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room smelt of BO
Front desk unmanned
No hot water for tea at breakfast
Very little pastries laid out
The hotel is a little tired but the rooms are large and well equipped. I chose an executive double room on my last overnight stay, and was very impressed with the difference from a standard double for not much extra cost.
The room was OK. The bed was not too comfortable. We had what we needed and for the price it was acceptable. Things could be improved. For example there was nothing to save a slip in the shower. No handles or mat. No toilet brush. No cup in the bathroom and no mirror. The same guy was serving at the bar, doing check in and organising breakfast. He was very pleasant and helpful. The hotel entrance was charming and the lounge seemed very cosy. Breakfast was very basic, at least there were some pastries, otherwise it would have been very boring. All in all it was fine for the price
Judith
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
neil
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean and modernised.
Friendly staff