The Great Western Hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk

Bar

Breakfast included

Housekeeping

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Explore the area

Station Approach, Taunton, England, TA1 1QW

County Cricket Ground
9 min walk
West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve
3 min drive
Museum of Somerset
3 min drive
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
53 min drive

Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.

Expect exceptional service
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Room options

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

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

A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.

The Great Western Hotel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The free breakfast at The Great Western Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from County Cricket Ground. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free English breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Services include a concierge, a porter, and luggage storage
Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
9 minutes by foot from County Cricket Ground and a 3-minute drive from West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve
Pets welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Great Western Hotel also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Taunton hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Banquet hall

Guest services

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

Business services

Conference space (538 square feet)
Meeting rooms - 4

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free tea bags/instant coffee

Desk
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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The Great Western Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family

15 Sept 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Geoff

15 Sept 2024

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nobody on the desk on arrival had to walk around looking needed to phone if getting back to hotel after 10pm so porter could open door. So called bar in darkness when we got back at 10 very limited drinks. Room needed blinds and blackout curtains to keep light out. A overpriced hotel will not be going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group

11 Sept 2024

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

ANN

5 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love it here ! Rooms are charming. Great breakfast . Staff are amazing !

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with family and small children

26 Aug 2024

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

25 Aug 2024

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

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

24 Aug 2024

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

15 Aug 2024

Great

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Business traveller

7 Aug 2024

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

1 Aug 2024

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

27 Jul 2024

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

24 Jul 2024

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

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

11 Jul 2024

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

10 Jul 2024

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

28 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Business traveller

17 Jun 2024

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

13 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Travelled with partner

9 Jun 2024

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

5 Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Travelled with family

3 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Travelled with partner

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What a find! Brilliant place to stay opposite the train station and 10 minutes walk from the county cricket ground! Excellent restaurants nearby too. Not for profit charity run in aid of YMCA so nice to give back something. Couldn’t fault it. Breakfast lovely too.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with family

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely central location. Rooms were basic but very clean and good style and modern looking. Few odd things, toilet seat had been replaced and was to small from the toilet itself, and tea and coffee facilities were good, but no milk was left. Staff were friendly but seemed rushed.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024