The Great Western Hotel

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.0

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Great Western Hotel in Taunton offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and free WiFi. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, TV, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy the bar, and utilize the coffee shop. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, à la carte, and full English/Irish. Fresh pastries, warm dishes, fruits, and juice enhance the morning experience. Prime Location: Located 31 mi from Exeter International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Woodlands Castle (2.9 mi) and Dunster Castle (22 mi). Public transport options and excellent staff support ensure a convenient stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Phillipa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Rooms are clean and simple - no frils but you are not paying for frills. Night porter is there which is reassuring. Lovely helpful staff. Friendly and kind. Good breakfast and good value for money.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, very close to the station and walking distance to the town centre. Ideal base for driving out into the countryside and neighbouring towns/villages, too. Excellent breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.”
Diana
Canada Canada
“Green space behind building. Close proximity to train station. Good food. GWR memorabilia.”
Elizabeth
Australia Australia
“Great staff, we loved that it was a social enterprise helping young and unemployed, all the staff were very professional.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent and great value. Freshly cooked full English breakfast included in price”
Anne
United States United States
“The room and bathroom we're exceptionally large for a Europran hotel.. The windows were large, they opened easily and my room faced a pleasant garden.the room had a nice selection of tea and coffee. Fresh milk and water were provided. The sandwich...”
Phyllis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quality of food was very good. Maybe could have offered some fresh fruit, eg bananas.”
Maggie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly, helpful staff. Like that they offer fresh milk for the tea and coffee in the room. Good freshly cooked breakfast.”
Anonymous
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location excellent and breakfast very good. I know the staff are young but they were all a bit confused at breakfast and the young man looked like he hadnt showered for days and could do with a hair cut”
Shaun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were fantastic and very helpful. Clean and tidy throughout the building.”

Hotel area info

House rules

The Great Western Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Great Western Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.