Located near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Old Palace Lodge Hotel offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and helpful staff. Enjoy the convenience of self parking, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe.
Stockwood Discovery Centre - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
Getting around
Luton Airport (LTN) - 23 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 61 min drive
Luton Station - 10 min drive
Harlington Station - 12 min drive
Cheddington Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
The Gary Cooper - 8 min walk
The Nags Head - 4 min walk
The Old Sugar Loaf - 6 min walk
Spice Lounge - 5 min walk
Subway - 5 min walk
About this property
Old Palace Lodge Hotel
Old Palace Lodge Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
85 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facility
The following facilities are closed on Sunday and Saturday:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facility
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Old Palace Lodge Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Old Palace Lodge Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Old Palace Lodge Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Old Palace Lodge Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Palace Lodge Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Old Palace Lodge Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Luton (4-min drive) and Grosvenor Casinos (9-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Old Palace Lodge Hotel like?
Old Palace Lodge Hotel is located a short 19-minute walk from Dunstable Downs.
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Old Palace Lodge Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
February 7, 2025
Night before a flight
Lovely hotel, nice rooms. Shame the bar and restaurant is not open anymore as they were really nice last time we stayed
duncan
duncan, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
March 30, 2025
Tired and in need of much TLC
The hotel is in poor condition. My room was 'tired' and the tv didnt work. Phone point broken, damage from previous visitors and black fragments in the cold tap water. Such a shame as it used to be lovely.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
February 2, 2025
Former home office hotel
Former asylum seekers hotel, outsourced to the home office. I wish it all the best to get it back on it’s feet. I’m glad i brought my noise cancelling headphones (thin walls) and the bar & restaurant were closed. The shower was good, that was the only positive.
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
January 30, 2025
No food or drinks available at all including nothing for breakfast, table in room but no chairs to go round it, no soap in the bathroom
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 19, 2022
Amazing hotel
Great staff and comfortable bed, breakfast good , free parking
raymond
raymond, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 9, 2023
Easy access to Town, pubs and restaurants. Convenient for visiting family and meeting up with friends.
Elizabeth
10/10 Exceptional
October 9, 2022
Great place to stay in Dunstable. The room was spacious and clean. Good English breakfast.
florentin
florentin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
October 25, 2022
Nice property - it was unfortunate that due to the major cancellations at Luton airport there was a long wait for check-in but this was, I imagine, exceptional. Nice small hotel, friendly staff and good choice for breakfast.
Max
Max, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
July 20, 2022
Great garden. Nice bar!
Shreyans
Shreyans, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
September 30, 2022
Nice room for a quick stop over. Breakfast was fine and the staff seemed nice but not really in there long enough to judge more than that.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 3, 2023
Friendly and helpful staff, the location was decent and the accomodation lovely. The food on offer was great. Only complaint was the thin walls, we could hear a lot of what was going on in the next room, and our baby woke the baby in the room next door durng the night...
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
December 27, 2022
Generally clean tidy and very very helpful and friendly
Greg
Greg, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 10, 2022
Superb place
We had an amazing time, we had a great meal in the Henry room. The slow cooked beef was delicious and would definitely recommend it and the biscotti cheesecake. The room was great and the service was too. Loved the walled garden and as it was a gorgeous day we sat out there till late having a few drinks from the bar in the garden.
Yasmin
Yasmin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 24, 2023
Upgrade worth every penny
Upgrade is worth every penny. The walk in shower is incredible and the bed was extremely comfortable
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
September 7, 2022
Room 303
Good staff on reception and at breakfast. The room looks has #303 was very tired, the reality for me was far from the images online
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
October 10, 2022
Well managed family party
Fantastic sevice from Alex, who arranged our family dinner in a private room and was super helpful, and reception were also friendly. Breakfast was a bit of a shambles with staff who couldn't cope and werent professional, but overall a good stay - the food was excellent quality and value. Walled garden is pretty and the old part of the hotel is nice - the new parts lack any sort of character, but are comfortable enough.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
July 31, 2022
Convenient for where I wanted to be.
The bed was not very comfortable.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
August 3, 2022
Would of been excellent but they forgot my evening meal and had to eat in my room in the end. Plus there is no desk in room to work comfortably
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
August 28, 2022
Only one bed for 3 of us even tho got family room for 3. Waiter was rude. Dinner was lovely but breakfast awful. Only one towel in room.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
October 19, 2022
All good
Geoff
Geoff, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
December 27, 2022
Tried to check in early but the staff said we couldn’t , when we eventually checked in and went to our room we found it far too hot with no ac which was worrying for my partner who suffers from asthma.
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
September 11, 2022
2 Easy things to fix this hotel to a 5 star rating
Would have been 5 star BUT 2 things let it down badly
1. No room thermostats and the rooms were far too hot.
2. Bathrooms need complete modernisation, showers are outdated and not very good, mixer taps to set the temp, not good or effective. No grab handle or anything to hold onto when you step out of the shower, and with a shower over a bath these are an absolute ESSENTIAL.
That being said, the beds were comfortable, clean, and the rooms a very good size, Service and food in the restaurant were excellent. All staff were extremely attentive and very helpful. Just a real pity about the heat and the bathroom
Glenda
Glenda, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
August 29, 2022
Average
Wedding was going on when checked in . Went out came back to our room at 9 loud disco directly below our room. Would have been impossible to sleep . Called reception who moved us to a new upgraded room at the back of the hotel and floor above and no noise. At breakfast discovered numerous wedding guests had stayed so surely all rooms on the first floor need to be assigned to weeding guests. Also at breakfast huge tables for wedding party meaning felt no room and unwelcome if a wedding is on they need a separate breakfast room . And the wedding party need there own bar and area otherwise you are walking around wedding guests . If not a wedding on be great place to stay if a wedding on would avoid.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
October 10, 2022
This could be a nice property but if they are hosting a wedding when you visit then you'll never find out. On arrival we found out that there were no dining facilities, no lift to reach the room nor anyone to assist with bags. Like many venues they were struggling for staff so getting served at the bar was a challenge.
The worst aspect had to be the complete lack of sleep possible with wedding guests making noise until 5am.
Following morning breakfast was set-up for mass catering with watery coffee served from a catering style vacuum flask. Cross-contaminated serving utensils even after advising staff of a mushroom allergy.
I sure with no wedding ongoing we may have enjoyed a completely different experience. I'd recommend checking at the time you book what else if planned in this hotel especially if you actually want any sleep.
Glyn
Glyn, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
July 13, 2022
Never again
Whilst my previous stays have been below average I thought I would give this Hotel another go as the location was ideal. Yet again staying at this Hotel(if you can call it a Hotel) was a Joke.
No internet, when I called I used my own Mobile as I was to lazy to move.,No one picked up, I tried at least three attempts, I thought giving the 80's phone in the corner of the room a go. wow!! someone did answer I said i have no internet he said someone will be there (you guessed it) no one turned up, so I called back and said don't bother I might as well go to bed
However I looked at the 70's version of a air-con unit in the far corner of the room I turned it on. This unit had no power even to to cool the room if you left it on and could not Sleep due to the noise and if you turned it off. you heard noise as the room walls are so thin
The Hotel had the nerve to charge you over £70 for the worse night sleep I have had.