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The Earl of Doncaster

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#1 of 23 hotels in Doncaster
Location
4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Service
4.6
Value
4.4
Travelers' Choice
This impressive Art Deco hotel is less than 500 metres from both Doncaster’s town centre and race course. There is free parking, and free Wi-Fi in public areas and some rooms.All of the stylish and contemporary rooms feature a TV, tea and coffee and en suite bathrooms. Some rooms come with a separate walk-in shower, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.The hotel’s public areas have had their stylish original Art Deco features preserved. The restaurant offers a varied table d’hôte menu, and a snack menu is available in the cocktail bar.The largest independent hotel in Doncaster, the Earl is 10 minutes’ walk from theatres and restaurants. The rail station is one mile away and Doncaster Sheffield Airport is 15 minutes’ drive.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Room service
VIP room facilities
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles1,658 reviews
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The Earl of Doncaster garners high marks for its cleanliness, with guests frequently commending the spotless rooms and pristine facilities. The hotel's amenities, including comfortable accommodations and quality dining, are often celebrated, though a few guests mention negligible issues. Its Art Deco charm and atmosphere draw visitors in, despite occasional noise. The establishment's value is widely recognized, offering excellent rooms and an impressive breakfast at reasonable prices. Nestled in a convenient spot near the racecourse and town, The Earl also boasts spacious, stylish rooms and exceptional service, with staff earning accolades for their attentiveness and professionalism.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Elegant
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Satisfactory
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Dazzacadabra wrote a review Dec 2023
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom42 contributions13 helpful votes
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We stayed for one night at the Earl of Doncaster, the last time I was there was over 40 years ago for a family party! The hotel has a good carpark at the rear with access through to reception. The EOD is styled in a 1930s art deco with a few quirks that make it an individual and different hotel to the samey travelodges and premiere inns. The ballroom is a must see and makes an amazing party venue. We booked a family room which was large and spacious and very chic. It faced the front but it was quiet. The breakfast was great and the bar, restaurant and reception staff were all really jolly, polite and helpful. It’s a 10 minute walk to the race course and a little longer into town and the hotel sits on a main road with a good bus service. Ideally situated really great place
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded Dec 20, 2023
Good Morning, Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Ricardo wrote a review Dec 2023
Aberdeen, United Kingdom81 contributions18 helpful votes
Stayed here for one night in December 2023 during a business trip in the area. When I arrived, I could not find the parking and therefore had parked the vehicle Infront of the hotel on the street. This was free parking so it did not make any difference (however there is a private car park located at the rear of the hotel). First impressions were great. Reception area was beautifully decorated and staff were friendly. Once up in the room, I was extremely impressed by the size of it. Room was also very clean. I could not fault it. As for the food, I ended up eating here for dinner and the breakfast in the morning. The lamb shank was delicious! The meat just fell off the bone and was beautifully cooked. Breakfast was of great quality and tasted just as good as the dinner the
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded Dec 14, 2023
Good Afternoon, Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay are I will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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majagrec wrote a review Dec 2023
Doncaster, United Kingdom1 contribution
We had a great Christmas Party. Great location, very friendly staff and everything was very clean. The venue is beautiful and looks very posh. The only thing they could improve is the variety of vegetarian food, as there was not enough selection for them.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded Dec 11, 2023
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Karen B wrote a review Dec 2023
13 contributions1 helpful vote
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Very pleasant overnight stay at The Earl of Doncaster, which is a lovely hotel within walking distance of the Racecourse. Wifi was included and just sufficiently fast enough to facetime home. Freeview tv and ensuite in the room but contrary to a few reviews it wasn't quite as quiet as I had hoped, I could hear music clearly until just after 11pm and a small amount of road noise, I'm not saying it was a noisy hotel, far from it, but I think the other reviews led me into a slightly false sense of security where noise levels were concerned. Breakfast in the main restaurant was really good with an array of choice from continental, cereals, juices and a set menu which you could choose from a few cooked options or, as I did, pick which you want from the full English. Overall a
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded Dec 11, 2023
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lturnb918338 wrote a review Dec 2023
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all i can say perfect hotel, would recommend hotel..breakfast is lovely, rooms are very nice clean and plenty of room,tea coffee in the rooms. location is spot on 10mins walk to town, 10mins walk to race course,
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded Dec 7, 2023
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joannemosley22 wrote a review Dec 2023
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We have booked this hotel for the last 4 years for our office Christmas stay over. The staff are lovely, check in was very organised for 22 of us, the rooms were smart and spotless. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. There is nothing to complain about.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded Dec 5, 2023
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ringarosy wrote a review Dec 2023
north yorks18 contributions11 helpful votes
Our coach trip called for a meal which was very good. Staff are so friendly and efficient. When I spilt a drink onto my food I was encouraged to replenish it from the cavery, and they instantly replaced by G and T. No charge. Many thanks. Fab hotel decor and great entertainment. Many thanks.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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gm00re wrote a review Nov 2023
Torquay, United Kingdom7 contributions4 helpful votes
Friendly staff and hotel was extremely clean albeit a little tired in some corridors. Shame not more guests use the restaurant in the evening as it was lacking atmosphere, we were the only two guests having dinner in the evening
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded Nov 21, 2023
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AMBrown5969 wrote a review Nov 2023
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Having stayed at The Earl when visiting Doncaster over the past 8 years or so, it never fails to deliver in terms of cleanliness, the staff who are always so welcoming, the breakfast which is first class and the the Art Deco that style sets it apart from chain hotels.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Rachel T wrote a review Nov 2023
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Amazing hotel, loved my room so much I've asked to be in that room for the remainder of my stay for the next 14 weeks, food is lovely and the breakfast is amazing 10 out of 10 throughout. I have told my work colleagues to book there when we have our team bonding in Doncaster
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PRICE RANGE
$105 - $146 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
73
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