Hotel Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
32 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UP, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Everything - it was clean, great location, lovely staff. The bathroom was gorgeous, the bed was comfortable, the room was of really good size.
United KingdomBreakfast was amazing, staff couldn’t do enough, lovely weekend xxx
United KingdomMy second stay..could not fault the hotel or staff. Excellent stay and I definitely will return.
United KingdomI stayed in a single room, and it was nice, very clean, and cozy. The breakfast was good too.
United KingdomLovely hotel. Excellent customer service. Cary, checked me in and was so very helpful and sympathetic. I have some mobility issues due to ill health, Cary noticed that I was booked on the top floor and changed my booking to a ground floor room.
United KingdomReally friendly staff, peaceful stay which was just what we were looking for. Brilliant breakfast too.
United KingdomWe really liked the breakfast. We were sharing a family room with my mum and sister, so it was a good size with comfortable beds. It was also available with short notice. The staff were extremely welcoming and freindly. The location was spot on right In tbe heart of Dorchester!
United Kingdomfriendly staff, good location and amazing breakfast
United Kingdomclean, good room facilities, nice staffs, convenient location
United KingdomSuper staff. We felt very safe with good Covid mitigations in place. We happily recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Dorchester, and we will return.
United Kingdom
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
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One of our top picks in Dorchester. The Wessex Royale is a delightful Georgian hotel with an in the centre of . It offers free WiFi.
All rooms have premium digital TV channels and modern en suite bathrooms with a bath and power shower.
The Wessex Royale is ideal for a relaxing break. The hotel was built in 1756 and its classic features include fireplaces, panelling and a magnificent grand staircase.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Loyal customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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- Guests enjoyed the central location
See what guests loved the most:
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Aleksandra
United Kingdom“Everything - it was clean, great location, lovely staff. The bathroom was gorgeous, the bed was comfortable, the room was of really good size. ”
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Lisa
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was amazing, staff couldn’t do enough, lovely weekend xxx”
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Debra
United Kingdom
“My second stay..could not fault the hotel or staff. Excellent stay and I definitely will return.”
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Rihae
United Kingdom
“I stayed in a single room, and it was nice, very clean, and cozy. The breakfast was good too.”
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Ian
United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel. Excellent customer service. Cary, checked me in and was so very helpful and sympathetic. I have some mobility issues due to ill health, Cary noticed that I was booked on the top floor and changed my booking to a ground floor room. ”
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Anna
United Kingdom
“Really friendly staff, peaceful stay which was just what we were looking for. Brilliant breakfast too. ”
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Jack
United Kingdom
“We really liked the breakfast. We were sharing a family room with my mum and sister, so it was a good size with comfortable beds. It was also available with short notice. The staff were extremely welcoming and freindly. The location was spot on right In tbe heart of Dorchester!” Read more
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James
United Kingdom
“friendly staff, good location and amazing breakfast”
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Eve_yuedong
United Kingdom
“clean, good room facilities, nice staffs, convenient location”
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Nick
United Kingdom
“Super staff. We felt very safe with good Covid mitigations in place. We happily recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Dorchester, and we will return.”
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Facilities of Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular facilities
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Parking options available
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Bridal suite
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
House rules Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester takes special requests - add in the next step!
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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Free |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests should note that, while free public parking is available, spaces are very limited and cannot be reserved in advance.
Please note, group bookings of more than 6 rooms will be subject to a 7 day cancellation policy - if cancelled later than 7 days before the day of arrival the first night's stay will be charged.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
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Guests staying at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester (subject to availability):
- Street parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester by:
- Car 1h
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Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester is 600 yards from the centre of Dorchester.
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The prices at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester include:
- Double
- Single
- Suite
- Triple
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Check-in at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
