The Great Western Hotel

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

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Great Western Hotel, in a charming area, offers English breakfast and coffee at its on-site cafe. Enjoy free self-parking, luggage storage, WiFi, and conference space with 4 meeting rooms. Visitors love the helpful staff and ideal location.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

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Room options

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Standard( Accessible Room ) Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Taunton is home to The Great Western Hotel. Somerset County & Military Museum and Bishop's Lydeard Station are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include AJ'z Activity Centre and Walled Gardens of Cannington. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at County Cricket Ground or The Cygnet Health Care Stadium.
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Station Approach, Taunton, England, TA1 1QW

What's nearby

  • County Cricket Ground - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of Somerset - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Church of St Mary Magdalene - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Somerset County & Military Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Woodlands Castle - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ninkasi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Grill & Kebab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Skewer House - ‬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
  • Luggage storage, 4 meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Great Western Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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

Property payment types

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

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 elevators

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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 Sep 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on Sep 12, 2025 start from $119.49, excluding 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?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Great Western Hotel located?

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

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