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The Great Western Hotel

3.5 star property
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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard( Accessible Room ) Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
A bar area with various liquor bottles and glasses.
Shower, towels, soap

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Station Approach, Taunton, England, TA1 1QW
  • Place, County Cricket Ground
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, AJ'z Activity Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬
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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard( Accessible Room ) Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and floral wallpaper.

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Great Western Hotel

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 on-site.
The Great Western Hotel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The free breakfast at The Great Western Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from County Cricket Ground. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • 9 minutes on foot from County Cricket Ground and a 3-minute drive from West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Great Western Hotel also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Taunton hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
The Purplespoon Cafe – On-site café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • The Purplespoon Cafe

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 538 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • 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 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

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 562 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good room, excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, helpful team, fab breakfast and very comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff nice room and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

elgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice stay. Perfect breakfast. Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s opposite the recently renovated Train Station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and very convenient for station and Taunton town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Simon

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful and accommodating staff as we had our wedding up the road and many of our guests stayed here too, would recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was my third or fourth stay here. Always very helpful and friendly staff, always great service, breakfast is decent, rooms are comfortable, and it doesn't cost the earth.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my fifth Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hotel, helpful staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I only booked here as they had great breakfast reviews, shortly afterwards they emailed to say their kitchen was closed due to an ongoing refurb..... Not a bad hotel other than a bit of noise from the train station opposite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Moumita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and very friendly staff. Breakfast options were great, fresh made and served breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kind staff. Good comfortable bed in good size room but. lacking a wardrobe, only a free standing clothes rack (not really hotel standard). The heating system needs attention, as is exceptionally hot. Good bathroom. Everything all very clean. Very good breakfast (though a long wait for it after ordering).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay again there was some work being carried out but this only affected breakfast. Grab bag was provided but not Diabetic friendly. Lovely staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Christine M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room. Very clean and quiet considering opposite station. We arrived very early to leave our bags but room was ready. Staff were great and breakfast superb. Our waiter knew his stuff. Only complaints were room very bright all night with station lights. Best to choose a back room opposite garden if this bothers you and bar had closed at 8pm. The porter wasn't allowed to sell us alcohol. Overall a great stay and nice kebab in Efes up the road. Born and brought up in Taunton so a reminiscent couple of days. Lovely shops too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mandy

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
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10/10 Excellent

gemma

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
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Sean

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