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.
University of Bedfordshire - 10 min drive - 8.6 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
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Hotel size
85 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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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 Saturday and Sunday:
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
Old Palace Lodge Hotel Dunstable
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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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Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Breakfast
Service staff
Bed
Gardens
Bar
Lobby
Bathroom
Food
Air conditioning
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
May 22, 2025
Avoid.
Appears to be used as a migrant hotel. Ver poor state of repair. It looks to have once been a good place, not any longer. Spent an hour there and drove home.
Oliver
Oliver, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
May 15, 2025
helpful staff very good value
staff are great and helpful the only issue i had was other family guests of a minority background letting there kids run around and bang about until quite late, but to be very fair to the staff due to an issue with my room lock (which they sorted) they did offer to move me to a different room. all i actually did was turn up the TV a little loudwer than i normally would
David
David, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
May 13, 2025
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
May 11, 2025
Don’t bother staying here at all!
Hotel is used for refugees and should not have paying guests there too. No restaurant or bar and apparently this isn’t important! No basic toiletries in bathroom, no drinking glasses or fridge. TV and phone didn’t work. How on earth can this be a 4 star hotel. I questioned all of these points to member of staff and received no response.
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Shane
Shane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Helpful Receptionists and good rooms.
Very helpful Receptionist, Kylie. Room excellent with comfy bed and TV and coffee making facilities. Parking good and close to several major Supermarkets and shops. Highly recommend
Lynne
Lynne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 12, 2025
4* only if you’re scoring out of 50!!!
Arrived to a beautiful setting. However, room 1 had dirty sheets (blood found on duvet). No towels. 1 worn pillow each. Room badly dated. Moved to a family room. Again, 1 pillow each. Hand towels only. 3rd floor, lift broken. Honestly a poor place to stay. Apart from a comfortable bed this place is awful!
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Work trip
Very nice old building I booked an upgraded room , it was super clean and had air con the shower was a rain style and it was massive , the bed was comfy and the tv was big .. although there is no food or drinks available you can literally walk round the corner to Dunstable Main Street and eat and drink what ever you want
Philip
Philip, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 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 traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Gb
Gb, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2025
Gemma
Gemma, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 22, 2025
Fiona
Fiona, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
Kayden
Kayden, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
Dylan
Dylan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 18, 2025
Stewart
Stewart, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 14, 2025
Jannat
Jannat, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Sonia
Sonia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 11, 2025
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 5, 2025
When i arrived i was given my room and it hasnt been made. The room was in a right mess
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 31, 2025
Is this a 4 star property? Very dated and run down
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 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