The Great Western Hotel

3.5 star property
Taunton hotel with bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
In the heart of a charming area, The Great Western Hotel invites you to indulge in an English breakfast and unwind with a coffee from the cafe. Guests praise its helpful staff and ideal location while enjoying free self parking, luggage storage, WiFi, conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free self parking
The current price is $153
includes taxes & fees
$127 per night
May 10 - May 11

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Station Approach, Taunton, England, TA1 1QW

What's nearby

  • County Cricket Ground - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Church of St Mary Magdalene - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Somerset County & Military Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Museum of Somerset - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Woodlands Castle - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 40 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 52 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 114 min drive
  • Taunton Station - 4 min walk
  • Bridgwater Station - 16 min drive
  • Tiverton Parkway Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ale House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coal Orchard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Skewer House Taunton - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

The Great Western Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Taunton. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (538 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Great Western Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Great Western 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 The Great Western Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Great Western Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Great Western Hotel and nearby?

The Great Western Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around The Great Western Hotel like?

The Great Western Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Taunton Station and 9 minutes' walk from County Cricket Ground. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
Location
Shower
Train station
Towns
Bathroom
Bed
Parking

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as lovely, delicious, and amazing with a great choice of foods. (77 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

8/10 Very good

A Pleasant stay

A pleasant stay nice large room food was good nice breakfast served from 7am
Lester, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, thank you.

Great stay, lovely clean room and comfy bed. Amazing breakfast and service...we have been to stay here many times and this visit did not disappoint. Thank you, we will be back !
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place very private and lovely hot showers
Phil, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Late evening book in welcomed, felt a little chilled, bit noisy through the night and difficult to fill the kettle, used a small glass in the end. Breakfast was freshly cooked but sadly just warm when we received it. The room was clean and tidy, staff lovely and nice service. Was only there fora few hours so did not want to raise any complaints.
Beth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice clean hotel
Brent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location and friendly staff

Good all round hotel with friendly staff and very good location opposite the train station. Ten minutes walk to the twin centre and plenty of free parking at the hotel during our two-night stay.
Gerald, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Delicious breakfast

Very close to the station. Comfortable, quiet and delicious breakfast
Emma, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very pleasant stay, staff are very friendly, fantastic breakfast.
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love this hotel. Its has such a cosy feel, its always very clean and even though its next to the train station, noise is never an issue. Breakfast was also delicious.
Candida, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, good clean room goood breakfast. Will be back again
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liked building and location nesr railway station was perfect, good access to town too.
Rosemary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel,great staff and excellent breakfast.If you are planning a stay in Taunton you cannot do any better!!!
Edward, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient and nice hotel. The staff were especially lovely and really supportive with our small daughter!
Naomi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable
John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

No food

No evening meal restaurant closed. Should have been informed in advance
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Logan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly helpful staff and a great breakfast
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, great location, excellent breakfast.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top hotel

Stayed here to see the mighty Quo in Vivary
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love it here ! Rooms are charming. Great breakfast . Staff are amazing !
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly, helpful staff and a superb breakfast.
Cora, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Historic building, good location. Central. Lovely, young, helpful staff. awesome breakfasts (Inclusive). Rooms a bit basic; comfy beds; quiet.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Every member of staff we encountered was so polite, friendly and helpful in particular ALEX who would go the extra mile It was a quiet place to stay which was warm, quiet and everything was close at hand. The menu was limited in choice but was very tasty and enjoyable.
Paul, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

OK but could be good

Overall stay ok. Had a downstairs room next to reception which was very noisy. The room was an accessible room which was slightly awkward as the bathroom was set up for wheelchair use and all the mirrors were at waist height. The chef was off sick so no food available and the breakfast was limited with inexperienced young staff member who clearly had little training on waiting tables.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All you need and near the train station

Great classic hotel with nice GWR memorabilia and a really generous sized room .. Great staff always happy to help .. breakfast service was super fast friendly and delicious
mark, 1-night trip