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Reviews of Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

32 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UP, United Kingdom

#5 of 10 hotels in Dorchester

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Review Score

Based on 810 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Spam follow ups
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I received too many spam upgrade invitations which were of no value to me.

    All the staff we met were really friendly and happy to help

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent on every level!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom doors that bang shut.

    I had the best sleep ever! Beautifully clean; exceptionally comfortable (especially the bedding); well maintained and tasteful decor. The room had everything that I required: it was well equipped with lovely soap; body lotion; hair dryer; kettle and a well-stocked refreshments tray etc. staff were very welcoming and friendly. Communal areas were inviting and there was even a library. I was staying for work and the hotel was much welcomed at the end of the day. I have already re-booked for another two visits.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Helpful and friendly Staff! Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Room was immaculate and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    10
    Good location. Comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice friendly staff. Good comfy bed with step in bath and overhead shower with instant hot water and good excellent water flow. There is a bar in the hotel and plenty of seating in the communal areas. No evening meal but there is a Thai restaurant - the Kao San - next door and an Italian - Al Molo - five minutes down the hill which were both excellent. There is also at least one Indian restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, a couple of pubs and a Wetherspoons - all within five minutes of the hotel. The Roman Town House is ten minutes away. The Museum (which also has some Roman mosaics) is five minutes away. The Museum has a café but would recommend The Horse With The Red Umbrella (nearly opposite) for lunch or cake etc. The car park is accessed via Prince's Street behind the hotel but is small and a bit tight but okay if you have a normal sized car. The breakfasts were excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Car Park, not enough spaces, difficult to manoeuvre

    The efficiency and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were so friendly and helpful. Rooms comfortable, spacious and clean . Location excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing breakfast and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Perfect few days away

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had to change my room originally given to me because it was so noisy facing the main road.

    Staff i the breakfast room were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Weekend Break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, our stay was perfect, I think one of the other quests had an issue with their room but the staff were very professional in the way they handled it.

    Excellent location, it was very comfortable and quiet and the staff were very helpful. The breakfast was lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Served my purposes admirably. I would go there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff were without exception pleasant and friendly, and so very helpful. I felt very looked after. Breakfast was superb! As well as the well-stocked buffet to begin the meal, the variety of cooked food was impressive; I chose a different dish every day, and each one was beautifully cooked. On leaving I commented on this to the staff on Reception, and was told that they had been given an award for their breakfasts. So well deserved. The location is very central and suited my purposes extremely well, especially as I was travelling by bus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    10
    A perfect trip to Dorchester!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to say.

    The property was amazing, the place was beautiful and the rooms outstanding! The staff were absolutely wonderful: friendly, caring and helpful - would recommend to all!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    Absolutely perfect. Loved the place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There wasn't anything I would change.

    Although parking spaces at the rear are limited, we had not problems finding a space. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious with air conditioning - we didn't need it. The bed was very comfortable which is relatively rare for a hotel room. The location was perfect. We will definitely return.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing to complain about

    Very clean, close to everything, wonderful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Limited parking space and we had to pay to park outside of the hotel space. Shower pressure was not good. The room was too warm despite not turning on the heating. We can also hear squeaky sound from the room above us when they walk.

    The bed was perfect and comfortable. Bathroom were clean and all toilettries were given as complimentary. Good amount of coffee, milk and instant hot chocolate was provided. Exceptional room size with a sofa and TV. Close to shops and plenty food selection nearby within walking distance.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    100% customer service, outstanding and just everything was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasn’t there for another night!

    Cleanliness, breakfast & just a fabulous welcome.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely warm welcome in a very central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely warm welcome and friendly service throughout. Town centre location just a minute walk to restaurants and museums.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    8.0
    Great location, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No lift.

    Cosy property in the heart of Dorchester. Well maintained.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Traffic a bit noisy occasionally.

    Room was a good temperature. Water nice and hot. Bed comfy. Nice old building. Staff very friendly. Good breakfast. Checking-out time very reasonable. Good central location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    7.0
    Overall experience was fine. Beds were squeeky not very comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Squeaky floors(perhaps the age of building) and beds

    Location, cleanliness

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    like the breakfast. friendly and good service of the staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent value for money, great breakfasts, friendly staff and convenient position
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quite creaky floorboards but of course it’s an old building!

    It’s been stylishly redecorated Staff friendly and helpful especially at breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Convenient parking Very warm welcome at reception and no problem changing to a more accessible room for my husband with mobility problems Jade and Lisa went out of their ways to make our stay comfortable and supplying all our needs Very friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely staff, poor bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed, booked a double but got 2 singles pushed together and could feel the join……good mattress topper required

    Location location location

    Stayed in March 2024

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