We knew in advance the situation (on a busy cross roads) but even with the window and double glazing open at night it was far less noisy than expected. Poole Hospital is just down the road rhough, and you may have ambulances flying up and down sometimes. We didn't experience this, but it wouldn't have bothered us much if we... more

My Boyfriend and I stayed here following a day trip to Monkey World, to meet our adopted Orang-utan Daughter, Joly. The pub itself is nice, but a little lacking in character. We got there for lunch, where we ordered the 2 meals for a tenner deal. Well, what do you expect, the portions were small and the fish pie was... more

We've had a few trips to Poole recently and have stayed each time at the Shah of Persia pub / hotel. Easy parking in hotel car park, rates per night reasonable but best booked through late rooms.com as cost is cheaper. We've paid between £40 and £60 a night for the room and breakfast - not bad for 2 people.... more

We were put in one of several rooms which seemed to be a converted garage in the carpark of the hotel/pub. This was convenient for parking but there were drawbacks.The room has been refurbished well and the bed was good. Flat screen tv was fine but it took a while to work it out as there were no instructions. The... more

On arrival service was very slow, had to wait quite a while on the barman who was doing numerous other things. Room was lovely and has been refurbished to a very good standard, comfy bed and pillows. We'd read reviews that the rooms were noisy but it was louder than expected even with the double glazed windows closed. Doors in... more

Excellent hotel run by some of the most helpful staff we've ever come across. The room was spacious, clean and well appointed with tea making facilities, en-suite and large screen TV. Breakfast is as good as you will get anywhere and the evening meal menu is ample with well prepared food. The Hotel is a 15 minute walk to town... more

As a stop-over hotel in Poole, the Shah of Persia served our family very well, but dining in the pub was a poor, long, and expensive meal. We were seeking an economical family room for 4 in Poole, as we planned to take the Ferry to France at 7:30 the next morning. We chose the Shah of Persia over chain... more

Had to travel to poole with wife and 2 kids for a meeting. Hotel not too far from town, nice rooms, really nice, very friendly lady on reception who also did the bar and breakfasts. Food and service was great, nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend staying here! Directions to get anywhere were provided and would like to stay... more

We stayed at this pub which offers rooms over Easter weekend. Initially we were somewhat surprised as our accommodation was out in the car park, not above the pub. It was in an old block (possibly a stable block or a former skittle alley) converted into 4 rooms. The room was freshly decorated but slightly narrow in that we had... more