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The Great Western Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Taunton with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Restaurant
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Restaurant
Reception
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff, spacious rooms

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
The price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Parking included
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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1022)
The price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
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About the area

Map
Station Approach, Taunton, England, TA1 1QW

What's nearby

  • County Cricket Ground - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Museum of Somerset - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Church of St Mary Magdalene - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Somerset County & Military Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Woodlands Castle - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

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
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • A porter/bellboy, 4 meeting rooms and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Great Western Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at The Great Western Hotel?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$226.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Great Western Hotel located?

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

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 432 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

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good food and friendly and attentive staff. Rooms are very nice too. Unfortunately the bathrooms let it down. The shower screens are too short so water goes everywhere and floods the bathroom and the sinks are not bathroom sinks, they are designed for small toilets and there are no hooks on the doors. They are so small you can't get the kettle in to fill it up and if you do something like washing your face, again water goes everywhere, not good. Shame because the rest of the hotel is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from the team. Didn’t realise when booking that the hotel is owned by the YMCA and operated as a social enterprise. Brilliant to see a hotel ran by apprentices who clearly have a passion for the hospitality sector. Keep up the good work 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked building and location nesr railway station was perfect, good access to town too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They worked hard and asked when we left if they could do more
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My one complaint: not enough sockets for hair dryer etc and in the wrong place. Kneeling on the floor to dry your hair is not fun!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We were given an accessible room. I don’t feel these should be given to people who don’t need them. The shower room was unpleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and nice hotel. The staff were especially lovely and really supportive with our small daughter!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was okay for one night but not worth the price they are charging
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top hotel
Stayed here to see the mighty Quo in Vivary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely first class service, food and staff. Can’t fault the hotel in any way. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb hotel
Everyone is really friendly, it is a charitable enterprise but the standards are really high end. Service is superb and the room was lovley. Spacious and full of period features, the room is comfortable and the bed is great. We looked out over the railway station so there is coming and going but it was fine. The breakfast is wonderful, they cater for gf, v and dairy free. The quality of food is superb, cooked nicley and presented well. The bar area is comfortable and the location is within 10 mins walk of the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
This is a lovely hotel friendly staff who go out of their way to help you ..beautifully decorated and lovely and clean..good choice of breakfast foods with poached eggs to die for.. theres also a choice of pastries
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beds are really comfy, but pillows are like rock, the bathrooms well equipped and clean. Room servicing was sporadic at best. couple of occasions we had to empty own bin and tea/ coffee was never restocked. Staff are really friendly and polite , but sometimes finding someone to speak to was challenging during the day. but all in all I would stay there again as so convenient for train travel , catching taxis and dining out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amit

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location, a lovely big room with lots of thoughtful additions, clean and airy and just a short walk to the main town centre. The staff couldn't be more helpful and friendly - it is a real gem!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Was spoken to with no respect when checking in & was not given a room to the standard or description I’d selected. I’d selected & paid for a superior room & the staff member checking me in seemed extremely uncooperative & didn’t seem very welcoming or respectful. When mentioning my Expedia gold member status & the perks included I was told they didn’t apply & had to read them out from my booking confirmation. The staff member who checked me in had to confirm this with management leaving myself & partner hanging about waiting. I was also asked to pay at the desk to which I responded it’s already paid for, the check in was a nightmare. Other staff members were polite & helpful especially a night staff member who assisted us with access back into the hotel late at night & provided us with extra things we needed for the bathroom. Overall I love the traditional theme of the hotel & the link to the history of the area & the railway. The rooms are named after local railway stations from the area & the historic West Somerset Railway. Historic items & fittings are on display. I think the hotel has a great future & is spacious & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived, I was struck how beautifully situated (walk out of the station and there it is!) and tastefully decorated the hotel was. It's a gorgeous old building. Staff were wonderful. It was only when I met up with some clients that they said "oh the one run by YMCA.?" And indeed it is. They train young people in hospitality, and I think that makes it even better!! Will definitely stay again. Especially as it was cheaper than other local chain 'budget' hotels
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024