The Great Western Hotel, Somerset

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King Room

Max 2 Adults

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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Room - Disability Access

Max 2 Adults

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Family Room

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Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This family room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests.

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Category	Facilities
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying.
Others	parking, bar, wifi, food.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines.
Miscellaneous	Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Higher level toilet, Pet bowls, Lower bathroom sink, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available, First aid kit available.
Accessibility	Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Emergency cord in bathroom, Entire unit wheelchair accessible.
Bathroom	Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Hairdryer.
Room Amenities	Drying rack for clothing, Heating, Clothes rack, Carpeted.
Food & Drink	Fruits, Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Electric kettle, Outdoor furniture, Tea/Coffee maker, Coffee house on site.
Safety & security	24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping.
Services & Extras	Towels, Key access, Linen.
Media & Technology	TV, Flat-screen TV.
Common areas	Picnic area, Sun terrace, Shared lounge/TV area, Garden.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services	Concierge service, Invoice provided, 24-hour front desk.
General	Pets allowed.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed.
Outdoor & View	Garden view.

About This Property

Set in Taunton, 36 km from Dunster Castle, The Great Western Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 40 km from Tiverton Castle. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Great Western Hotel also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a garden view. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak English, Spanish, Polish and Romanian. Wells Cathedral is 46 km from The Great Western Hotel, while Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 50 km from the hotel.

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.4

Based on 1199 Reviews

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Comfort

9.0

Cleanliness

9.05

Value For Money

8.55

Facilities

8.32

Guest Reviews

Carl

solo traveller

7.0

Good

It was good for my trip

The hotel is ideal for my needs for a short stop over on business trips.

its always difficult to get a drink in the bar as you have to find staff to unlock the door and serve you.

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Georgina

young couple

7.0

Good

Pretty good.

The staff members. The fact that extra toilet paper etc was no issue. The breakfast. The bed.

The fact the room and bathroom were freezing when we arrived. The coffee was bitter. The TV was at an awkward angle for us both to watch it.

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Robert

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Good two day break

Great location, comfortable, warm, staff extremely attentive and friendly. Good breakfast especially the vegetarian offer

Nothing not to like.

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Richard

young couple

7.0

Good

Good value for money and lovely staff

Across the road from the train station. Lovely staff.

Bathroom towel rail didnt work

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Ron

young couple

8.0

Very good

A comfortable place for a nightstop, especially if you're travelling by train

The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and the vegetarian breakfast was the best we'd ever had.

The renovation has been well done, but the water system lets you know when anyone else runs a tap or has a shower (from our room at least).

Published on 08 Dec 2023

Ewe

review category business travellers

8.0

Very good

Good location Friendly staff Clean rooms

N/A

Published on 07 Dec 2023

Anthony

review category business travellers

8.0

Very good

Lovely restoration of a fascinating old building. Comfortable and clean. Easy parking. Friendly staff.

A choice of how egg served at breakfast. Breakfast felt a little on the small side but tasty. Was disappointed no evening meal option, the hotel is about 3/4 mile out of the centre, which meant a walk alone on a cold dark night.

Published on 04 Dec 2023

David

review category business travellers

6.0

Pleasant

Wont be back!

Location & parking. Quite a quirky renovation.

The lack of room numbers is frustrating when you arrive tired trying to find your room. The breakfast was very poor - the water boiler was tepid so the tea was un drinkable and the porridge pot a lukewarm mush.

Published on 30 Nov 2023

Tom

review category business travellers

3.0

Poor

Won't cancel further nights if your not happy with your 1st night stay!

Location, location, location and parking.

Didn't live up to expectation/images/description. Room was drafty due to aged windows not being airtight. Noisey and very aged. Couldn't sleep as beds/bedding poor. Tried to remove further booking after 1st nights stay but wouldn't accept my complaint/request to cancel and so lost my deposit. Will now not use alternative hotel for further visits to the area.

Published on 29 Nov 2023