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The Great Western Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Taunton with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Restaurant
Restaurant
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Flat-screen TV
Restaurant
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is €142
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul

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Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Station Approach, Taunton, England, TA1 1QW

What's nearby

  • County Cricket Ground - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Church of St Mary Magdalene - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Museum of Somerset - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Somerset County & Military Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Bishop's Lydeard Station - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Taunton Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ale House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coal Orchard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Skewer House Taunton - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

Property highlights
At The Great Western Hotel, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, a porter/bellboy and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and 4 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Great Western Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 538 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Western Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Western Hotel?

As of 10 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 2 Jul 2025 start from €142.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Great Western Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Great Western Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Great Western Hotel located?

Situated in Taunton, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of County Cricket Ground and West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve. The Cygnet Health Care Stadium and Church of St Mary Magdalene are also within 2 miles (3 km). Taunton Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 475 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

A well presented property with lovely staff. Nicely done rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent staff, very comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, good breakfasts, clean rooms, interesting history to the hotel. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely place very private and lovely hot showers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

The hotel was ok and the staff were good. The hotel attitude to VIP access was strange. The room was upgraded but for some reason the advertised bottle of wine was a small 1/4 187.5ml bottle. I was this was really cheap,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

A very nice, pleasant hotel and i would recommend it to anyone staying in the Taunton area. I will defiantly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

The "bottle of wine" was infact a 1/4 bottle but it was a very small bottle with wine in it. I thought it was very cheap of them
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Situated a little out of town centre but within walking distance. Good hotel, good size room with very nice en-suite. Nice and clean. Lovely breakfast. Overall a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

A real gem, across the road from the station or use the great free car park next door. Reception was welcoming and after hearing about a bad night at a national chain the night before they promptly sorted an upgrade of room for us - so kind. Breakfast was served in a sunny open room with lots of choices and cooked to order! A fabulous way to set you up for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

A very pleasant stay, staff are very friendly, fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Good all round hotel with friendly staff and very good location opposite the train station. Ten minutes walk to the twin centre and plenty of free parking at the hotel during our two-night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very close to the station. Comfortable, quiet and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Friendly staff, good clean room goood breakfast. Will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

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

Liked building and location nesr railway station was perfect, good access to town too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Very convenient and nice hotel. The staff were especially lovely and really supportive with our small daughter!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Nice room, great location, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Great stay. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Friendly helpful staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Very friendly, helpful staff and a superb breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed here to see the mighty Quo in Vivary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Love it here ! Rooms are charming. Great breakfast . Staff are amazing !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024