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The Great Western Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Taunton with a coffee shop and free breakfast
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Restaurant
Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Station Approach, Taunton, England, TA1 1QW
  • Place, County Cricket Ground
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Cygnet Health Care Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.0 out of 10
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(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

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(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Taunton

The Great Western Hotel places you within a short walk of County Cricket Ground and within a mile (2 km) of West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve. This 3.5-star hotel has 15 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • County Cricket Ground - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Cygnet Health Care Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • AJ'z Activity Centre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cheddar Gorge - 43 min drive - 34.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Grill & Kebab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Grove - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

Hotel in Taunton with a coffee shop and free breakfast
The Great Western Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and coffee in a common area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a banquet hall, and a porter/bellhop.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and desks are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Great Western Hotel?

The Great Western Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around The Great Western Hotel?

This hotel is located in Taunton within a short 9-minute walk of County Cricket Ground. You'll also find Woodlands Castle and Quantock Hills within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Great Western Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Great Western Hotel feature a casino?

No, The Great Western Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Great Western Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Great Western Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a café, and free breakfast at this hotel.

Does The Great Western Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Great Western Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Great Western Hotel serves free English breakfast each morning from its cafe.

Does The Great Western Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Great Western Hotel for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Great Western Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Great Western Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Great Western Hotel is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is about 24.3 mi away. Another top airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), which is around 27.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Great Western Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Great Western Hotel.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 536 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff clean room good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my fifth Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

P

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Replace shower hose Provide ironing board and iron in room (preferably one not highly used which doesn't leave marks on your garments) Greeting at breakfast Improve big breakfast - I couldn't eat half of it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Words just can’t express how overwhelmingly happy we are with our stay with the Great Western Hotel, Taunton. The building itself is beautiful and lovingly kept, with every aesthetic detail exuding style and quality! Our room was lovely with stylish decor and little touches like a real cafetière, instead of instant coffee, made it feel more personal. Breakfast was high quality and again, personalised! The staff were more than happy to fully adjust the menu to meet our preferences and were just delightful. I feel very strongly that the staff deserve a special thank you… each and every member of their team went above and beyond to make myself and my daughter feel welcome and comfortable. My very nervous daughter was about to sit her first GCSE in Taunton, hence the overnight stay, and the staff were just so beautiful with her and really helped to reassure her. She went off to the exam centre beaming! In addition to all of this- they allowed us to use their parking, free of charge while we went into the town for lunch after the exam. I have stayed in many hotels over the year, but this little gem is by far the best yet. I can’t recommend enough. A huge thank you for making a potentially stressful trip a pure delight! ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location Good parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across from the train station, walkable to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff member walking around and opening closing doors all night. Didn’t sleep at all well and had a days work to do, followed by. 7 hours drive home. Really could have done with an undisturbed sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect stay.

We came by rail. The choice of food was perfect. A smaller kettle would have been an advantage - to fit better under the tap. Also a larger coffee pot, so that it contained a 'top up'. One of the best hotels we have stayed at. Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean, staff were friendly and welcoming. Onsite parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristiano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with beautiful rooms. Very interesting history. Handy for town , 5 mins walk, hundreds of different restaurants Lovely to have decent tea and coffee facilities in our room, with delicious biscuits. A really pleasant little hotel, very handy for the Station – just opposite. Staff are extremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiu Man Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
English breakfast is excellent. Staff is very friendly. The shower screen is only half way so water sprays outside to the wall and floor. The firedoor upstairs at the top of the stairs is kept open and the firedoor along the corridor doesn't close properly. These need attention for fire regulations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gemma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are lovely. Nice little hotel in Taunton within easy walking distance. Breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, friendly & comfortable.

Very welcoming from young lady at reception, room clean & comfortable with good shower, although could do with rubber safety mat as quite slippery. Good breakfast with quick service from same young lady, seems she was running the place single handed, a good jib shr was doing too. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tay at you peril

Where do you start. Greeted well. Downhill from there. £10 for a cheese sandwich. (,pic). Room needed some maintenance. Windows wouldn't stay open. Toilet seat loose. Dressing table wedged between two walls with a radiator in front of it so yo can't open the draws. Gotta see it to believe it. Toated panini was nearly raw. Milk for tea in room with only herbal teas supplied. Could go on. Stay atyour peril. Staff member streaming with a severe cold handling food. Probably the worst hotel i have stayed in for a long year.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My 4th Stay

My 4th Stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. good breakfast Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will stay again

I have stayed here three times don’t forget to put your car registration in the car park. The back of the hotel is a lot quieter than the front Wi-Fi is good. Breakfast is nice and starts at 7 am.The only thing that needs to be sorted out are the windows I have to wedge them open with something. I will be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025