Located in Taunton, 22 miles from Dunster Castle, The Great Western Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Great Western Hotel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation has a sun terrace. Tiverton Castle is 25 miles from The Great Western Hotel, while Wells Cathedral is 29 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 31 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Diana
    Canada Canada
    Green space behind building. Close proximity to train station. Good food. GWR memorabilia.
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    Great staff, we loved that it was a social enterprise helping young and unemployed, all the staff were very professional.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent and great value. Freshly cooked full English breakfast included in price

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Great Western Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Polish
    • Romanian

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Great Western Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash The Great Western Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Great Western Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about The Great Western Hotel

    • Room options at The Great Western Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • The prices at The Great Western Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Great Western Hotel is 2,950 feet from the center of Taunton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Great Western Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, The Great Western Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Great Western Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):