The Old Palace Lodge, Dunstable
About the Hotel
Rooms with Amenities
The Old Palace Lodge has 85 bedrooms with a choice of doubles and twins, in Standard, Executive, Deluxe, and Honeymoon suite designs. Each room includes a bathroom. Executive bedrooms can accommodate children with a sofa bed, Z bed, or two Z beds. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, ironing facilities, and tea/coffee facilities. There are 1 disabled guest bedrooms. All rooms are non-smoking. Other room amenities include a sitting area, electric kettle, AM/FM alarm clock, and carpeted floor. Some rooms include free refreshments, mineral water, and a dressing gown.
Dining at The Lodge
The Henry Restaurant offers a varied menu, from à la carte to banquet options. The Old Palace bar has wood panelling and furnishings and provides a selection of ales, spirits, wines, and ciders. Guests can dine in the Tudor Walled Gardens or inside one of the pods. Traditional afternoon tea features English Tea, fruit scones with clotted cream, jam and butter, finger sandwiches, and a trio of cakes. Chef and the team offer BBQ. A finger buffet or restaurant lunch and a three-course evening meal are available. Room service is available 24 hours.
Leisure and Gardens
The Old Palace Lodge provides access to an onsite gym. The gardens feature soft stipa grasses, purple Nepeta, yellow Santolina, and Verbena bonariensis. Hydrangea 'Annabelle' displays white mop head flowers. Ornamental grasses add a modern feel. Guests can relax in the oak-framed gazebo or by the contemporary fire pit on the terrace. A zinc water feature and yew trees create a peaceful setting. Wedding ceremonies can host up to 115 guests. Two glass pods are available for private dining.
Location and Access
Nestled in Dunstable, opposite the Priory Church of St Peter, the Old Palace Lodge is 15 km from London Luton Airport and near the M1. Nearby landmarks include The Chiltern Gateway Centre (0.5 km), Stockwood Discovery Centre (7 km), Genting Casino (2.5 km), Grove House Gardens (0.5 km), Houghton Hall Park (2.5 km), Icknield Way (4.5 km), and Church of All Saints (2 km).
Hotel Services
The Old Palace Lodge offers a 24-hour reception, porter service, and bar service. The hotel has free parking for up to 60 cars, including 2 disabled parking spaces. Services include free local and mobile calls, complimentary Wi-Fi, guest laundry, currency exchange, and post/parcel service. Meeting and event services are available in The Catherine Suite and The Henry VIII Suite. The hotel provides free cots/cribs and highchairs. A dedicated wedding coordinator is available.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor