The Great Western Hotel
Hotel in Taunton
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this hotel
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.
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.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Garden
Map of Taunton
Available Rooms
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking
1 King
Sleeps 2
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££££
Reviews
5.0
Comfortable
4.0
Nice clean hotel
5.0
I love this hotel. Its has such a cosy feel, its always very clean and even though its next to the train station, noise is never an issue. Breakfast was also delicious.
5.0
Friendly staff, good clean room goood breakfast.
Will be back again
4.0
A very pleasant stay, staff are very friendly, fantastic breakfast.
2.0
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.
4.0
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.
8.0
Historic building, good location. Central.
Lovely, young, helpful staff. awesome breakfasts (Inclusive).
Rooms a bit basic; comfy beds; quiet.
5.0
Love it here ! Rooms are charming. Great breakfast . Staff are amazing !
10.0
Very convenient and nice hotel. The staff were especially lovely and really supportive with our small daughter!
6.0
It was okay for one night but not worth the price they are charging
5.0
Stayed here to see the mighty Quo in Vivary
5.0
Great
5.0
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
5.0
Absolutely first class service, food and staff. Can’t fault the hotel in any way. Thank you
10.0
Lovely hotel,great staff and excellent breakfast.If you are planning a stay in Taunton you cannot do any better!!!
5.0
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.
5.0
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
6.0
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.
10.0
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!
6.0
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.
10.0
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
10.0
Great stay. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
10.0
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.
8.0
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.
10.0
Friendly helpful staff and a great breakfast
10.0
Lovingly and sympathetically restored hotel just steps from railway station and very close to town. The staff were all very kind and helpful. The veggie breakfast was AMAZING!
8.0
Absolutly wonderful staff
4.0
Old school railway station hotel, charming with nice staff. Kitchen is closed so no evening meal. Breakfast choices limited
4.0
One night stay. Convenient location. Clean and comfortable.
10.0
Very friendly, helpful staff and a superb breakfast.
10.0
The hotel is in an amazing listed building with many fascinating historic artifacts, conveniently located next to Taunton Railway Station and with excellent road access, the staff are all very friendly and helpful, the rooms are warm and well equipped.
8.0
hotel was very clean, staff very welcoming and helpful. room was spacious, clean and bed comfortable. my only issue was the pillows were very hard, but that is my personal choice I suppose, next time Ill bring my own. But over all a very comfortable stay
5.0
Clean and comfortable
4.0
Great hotel just no evening Meal being served
5.0
Room was comfortable and clean, staff friendly and helpful, lovely breakfast
4.0
Great stay once again. Just wish the bed and pillows were a little less firm
5.0
Very friendly and helpful staff
Comfy bed
Yummy breakfast
8.0
Well presented accommodation and facilities. Very good breakfast. Easy access to Taunton center and directly opposite railway station. Free parking on site. Comfortable bedroom.
4.0
Room/bed good size and very comfortable. Happy not to have fridge in each room to save power but would be good to have access to communal fridge storage of milk and water for tea coffee making in room as having shared bar/night porter/reception person makes service level lower. Disappointed that the breakfast options had been reduced since last year.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Taunton?
The average price for a rental in Taunton is £76 per night. This rental is £55 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Great Western Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Great Western Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Great Western Hotel?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, and garden.
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