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The Great Western Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Taunton with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Restaurant
Flat-screen TV
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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 - 0.4 miles
  • Church of St Mary Magdalene - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Museum of Somerset - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Somerset County & Military Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Bishop's Lydeard Station - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Taunton Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 40 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

Property highlights
At The Great Western Hotel, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Great Western Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 538 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Western Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Great Western Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Great Western Hotel located?

Situated in Taunton, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of County Cricket Ground and West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve. The Cygnet Health Care Stadium and Church of St Mary Magdalene are also within 2 mi (3 km). Taunton Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 475 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

A well presented property with lovely staff. Nicely done rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent staff, very comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, good breakfasts, clean rooms, interesting history to the hotel. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely place very private and lovely hot showers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

A very nice, pleasant hotel and i would recommend it to anyone staying in the Taunton area. I will defiantly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Situated a little out of town centre but within walking distance. Good hotel, good size room with very nice en-suite. Nice and clean. Lovely breakfast. Overall a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

A very pleasant stay, staff are very friendly, fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very close to the station. Comfortable, quiet and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, good clean room goood breakfast. Will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel,great staff and excellent breakfast.If you are planning a stay in Taunton you cannot do any better!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Liked building and location nesr railway station was perfect, good access to town too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Very convenient and nice hotel. The staff were especially lovely and really supportive with our small daughter!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great stay. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Friendly helpful staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Very friendly, helpful staff and a superb breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed here to see the mighty Quo in Vivary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Love it here ! Rooms are charming. Great breakfast . Staff are amazing !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Historic building, good location. Central. Lovely, young, helpful staff. awesome breakfasts (Inclusive). Rooms a bit basic; comfy beds; quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

No evening meal restaurant closed. Should have been informed in advance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Very friendly and helpful staff Comfy bed Yummy breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Staff were very helpful breakfast was really good spot on
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023