Reviews of The Great Western Hotel
The Great Western Hotel Station Approach, Taunton, TA1 1QW, United Kingdom
#4 of 13 hotels in Taunton
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1196 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.6
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Free WiFi
8.2
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Tracey
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No lift.
The old fittings from the station. The cleanliness and the food. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Rachel
United Kingdom25 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good value friendly central hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast not great - a bit 1970s style package cereals and white toast. Not much choice. No fruit, no yoghurt. No healthy options.
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Ursula
United Kingdom28 reviews9.0“Another great stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The sash windows didn't meet, so couldn't lock.
A Victorian building with lots of character. Great staff. Very dog friendly. Comfy bed, super shower, cosy. Nice breakfast options. Our 4th stay here.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
D
United Kingdom17 reviews2 helpful votes10“Would haves no hesitation in recommending this hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Excellent Hotel location next to Taunton Railway Station (on downside). Run by Dulverton YMCA. Staff were cheerful, & friendly. Certainly would recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Carol
United Kingdom11 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There isn't anything we didn't like
Once again we had another fantastic stay at this fabulous hotel. The staff are lovely and so helpful. I can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Cheryl
Australia104 reviews7 helpful votes8.0“Perfect overnight stop for train travellers”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Opposite the train station, without hearing any train noise. Huge rooms. Lovely old building. Friendly, helpful staff. Very nice breakfast. We were impressed by the fact that the hotel is linked to the YMCA in providing young people with training and opportunities for future career prospects.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Alistair
United Kingdom32 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“All really good”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Val
United Kingdom17 reviews1 helpful vote10“A delightful experience with terrific staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff are some of the most helpful we have encountered. The place is spotlessly clean.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Amely
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
No evening meals or bar food, which is fine as you can get Deliveroo or walk into town. I just didn't know ahead of time.
Breakfast was really good. Hotel is right opposite the train station entrance so perfect for travel links and an easy walk into the town centre. Room was really large and comfortable with a big en suite. Fresh milk and a large bottle of water provided and refilled when needed. This hotel is great initiative for helping young people to advance their lives, and I highly recommend. Staff were really helpful and friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Jon
United Kingdom14 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything very good
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Mark
United Kingdom23 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great place to stay, good value”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast buffet was fine but basic (e.g. pots of porridge, limited cereal)
Very friendly and helpful staff, very clean and well equipped room, good value and excellent location. Car parking good as well
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Ursula
United Kingdom28 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Being picky, I do understand the need to nominate a breakfast time the evening before, to allow the staff time to cater for staggering cooked breakfast times, but it's slightly restrictive if we want to lie in a bit (those oh so comfy beds!) but have to get up to satisfy our time slot. But really just a minor point.
Our third visit, with a fourth already booked. Lovely welcome, spacious bedroom, comfortable bed, fantastic shower, dog friendly. Wonderful choice from breakfast menu, with buffet extras.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Elizabeth
United Kingdom23 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothi
Fantastic Stayed here before absolutely place.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Robert
United Kingdom91 reviews3 helpful votes10“Amazing place to stay.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Could do with shower curtain in the shower. As a talk person a long of water get on to the floor.
This a great place to stay. Great location to rail station and Taunton centre. Close to the river for a lovely evening walk. The staff are very helpful. The rooms are knock out.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Patrick
United Kingdom28 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great stay. Perfect place to stop if getting on or off a train.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Joanna
United Kingdom17 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Nice stay in very convenient location next to the station!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing to dislike! Apart from bit close to the road so be careful! The room was really nice and wonderful my dog was able to stay with me! Quiet, lovely chesterfields in the waiting area. Breakfast was ok. Property ran out of milk only criticism and no brown bread! Staff were helpful and friendly. Really pleasant stay! Conveniently located. Great car park and station opposite. Really lovely hotel. Room was nice and clean. Could’ve done with more loo roll in room!
Really lovely property, characteristic, comfortable and conveniently located opposite the station! Nice garden area and car park.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Norton
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only suggestion to improve the room would be a wardrobe.No where to hang up your clothes except coat rail!!
Ideal location for rail station and short walk into town.Lovely staff and breakfast was really nice.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Helen
United Kingdom12 reviews10“Beautiful hotel - great staff”- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No evening meals but restaurants nearby
Helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful building. Great room. Right opposite the station!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Andrea
United Kingdom49 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great value”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bar area was a little on the small side and felt a little soulless. Main doors were locked at ten and had to call a number to gain entry. Sadly the number went to voicemail so we were left standing outside for quite a while.
Rooms very spacious and clean. Beds comfortable Quiet location perfect for getting into town and handy for the train station. Staff were amazing. Complimentary breakfast included in the price.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Diane
United Kingdom10 reviews9.0“Good location and friendly, helpful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent location by the rail station and walking distance to the town. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Bed was really comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Carol
United Kingdom11 reviews10“Fabulous Hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There is absolutely nothing I didn't like.
Love staying at this Hotel. The location is perfect, staff are amazing, rooms are exceptionally clean. We have stayed here on many occasions and wouldn't book anywhere else.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Diana
Canada5 reviews9.0“Ideal for my needs!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All good!]
Green space behind building. Close proximity to train station. Good food. GWR memorabilia.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Nick
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0“Pleasant stay. Comfortable spacious rooms.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was a bit random.
Very comfortable, with friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Judy
United Kingdom15 reviews10“Convenient location, great breakfast”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Loved the superb (and generous) veggie breakfast. I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet the hotel was, given the location - I had an excellent, undisturbed night's sleep despite my room overlooking the station taxi rank.
Stayed in March 2024
