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
McDonald's - 6 min walk
The Gary Cooper - 8 min walk
The Nags Head - 4 min walk
The Old Sugar Loaf - 6 min walk
Spice Lounge - 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
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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
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 does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
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
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 18, 2025
It was a good room for the price
Tony
Tony, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 9, 2025
Stayed here a number of times before bee
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 18, 2025
Spacious
Mercy
Mercy, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 30, 2025
I believe that the hotel should put some padding stickers on the door frames so the doors don’t bang when closing them.
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jun 29, 2025
Property used for immigration. Dark dingy save your money
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 31, 2025
Very nice room and nice staff. The entrance hall when we areived was very dark and there was stairs that you could of easily tripped over on as so dark.
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jun 24, 2025
Lots of children running around the corridors and crying and screaming. Woman sobbing all night I couldn't sleep.
john
john, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
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
6/10 Okay
Jul 21, 2025
It’s clean and the room was in good shape. Front desk person was nice helpful. That said, it looks like a lot of the rooms are longer-term rentals. There were several children playing in the parking lot and running around in the lobby area. I also saw toys in some of the ground floor windows, indicating that people were living there. While the room we stayed in looked recently updated, the lobby is pretty rundown. And the restaurant and lounge are closed (with refrigerators and microwaves in what I assume was previously the dining room—probably for the tenants). It’s too bad because it looked like it was a really cool hotel/tavern/restaurant at a previous point in the past. Not planning on ever being back in this area, but I wouldn’t stay here again.
Candice
Candice, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 1, 2025
Excellent Hotel. Jane Seymour suite. Fantastic bath bedroom longe area. Verg spacious.
Also receptionist Alexandro. Very professional friendly polite service. 👌
Scott Thomas
Scott Thomas, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 12, 2025
We had 2 rooms. One was OK, the other was appauling!
No furniture, useless shower and not clean. Add on no food or drink facility worth giving a miss until they restore
this once great hotel back to a standard expected.
James
James, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 14, 2025
I know we have had a heat wave but room was so hot i barely slept. The windows barely open. The fan was just blowing warm air around.
Also am not sure but felt they are now using hotel for single mums. Although not a problem as i was there once. But i feel people should be aware if this is the case. Didnt have a problem with this as was hardly there.
I had clumps of hair over our carpet not mine i hasten to add. Was disappointed as have stayed here before a few years ago but has gone downhill
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 29, 2025
Bar closed. Smells off curry in the corridors, doors always knocking.
A Rees
A Rees, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
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 trip
8/10 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
2/10 Terrible
Jan 31, 2025
Is this a 4 star property? Very dated and run down
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Apr 22, 2025
Someone walked in my room whilst I was asleep when I shouted they walked out left the light on kids we’re running around the corridor all the time making loads of noise and when I checked out early they didn’t even care the staff
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
Apr 19, 2025
We got there and it was very welcoming and was upgraded, however the room that we was upgraded to was very dirty, and run down, I can’t imagine what the standard rooms are like. Stains on the bed and pubes in the shower. No shower gel even after we asked. The was soap but it was grime, it is also housing refugees. Which is fine however there was a lot.
Jade
Jade, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
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
4/10 Poor
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 traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 19, 2022
Amazing hotel
Great staff and comfortable bed, breakfast good , free parking
raymond
raymond, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Mar 16, 2025
After many years of staying at this hotel, what the website fails to tell you and did not know until after we had booked there is no restaurant or bar anymore for reasons that became obvious on arrival. Very disappointing and will not be using again
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
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
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
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 trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 9, 2023
Easy access to Town, pubs and restaurants. Convenient for visiting family and meeting up with friends.