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Reviews of Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester 3 stars

32 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UP, United Kingdom

#5 of 11 hotels in Dorchester

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 822 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect hotel in the lovely surroundings of Poundbury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Did not like having to check in in the pub.

    The decor was lovely. Looked like a period hotel even though it is modern and had all mod cons. The first floor dining room was great with lots of period paintings. Breakfast was very nice and plentiful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Great for a stipover in Dorchester
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift.

    Staff went out of their way to be helpful and friendly. Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent choice at breakfast and central location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was too small for a couple.

    Good central location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Caroline on reception was first class in answering and resolving all and any questions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Staff at the Hotel are outstanding and the material state of the Hotel is marvellous. Located on the high street it is convenient for all things Dorchester.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff great, location perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    A lovely break
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely breakfast and room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Very good indeed.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room could perhaps have a few more creature comforts, but no real issues.

    Clean and great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant stay
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit of a walk from reception

    Very helpful staff Could park our car

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional hotel, excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing, the hotel is restricted in terms of the parking it can offer by the size of the courtyard, but there is ample parking very nearby.

    Courtyard room was excellent, had everything required and was very comfortable and clean. Staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. The building and courtyard have charm in abundance and the breakfast is delicious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, really nice bathroom, bed very comfortable, everything clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A bit disappointed that there was no restaurant or bar providing evening meals. Although there are plenty of restaurants nearby, after a long journey I would rather have had a meal at the hotel rather than going out again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Spam follow ups
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I received too many spam upgrade invitations which were of no value to me.

    All the staff we met were really friendly and happy to help

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent on every level!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom doors that bang shut.

    I had the best sleep ever! Beautifully clean; exceptionally comfortable (especially the bedding); well maintained and tasteful decor. The room had everything that I required: it was well equipped with lovely soap; body lotion; hair dryer; kettle and a well-stocked refreshments tray etc. staff were very welcoming and friendly. Communal areas were inviting and there was even a library. I was staying for work and the hotel was much welcomed at the end of the day. I have already re-booked for another two visits.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Helpful and friendly Staff! Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Room was immaculate and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Good location. Comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice friendly staff. Good comfy bed with step in bath and overhead shower with instant hot water and good excellent water flow. There is a bar in the hotel and plenty of seating in the communal areas. No evening meal but there is a Thai restaurant - the Kao San - next door and an Italian - Al Molo - five minutes down the hill which were both excellent. There is also at least one Indian restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, a couple of pubs and a Wetherspoons - all within five minutes of the hotel. The Roman Town House is ten minutes away. The Museum (which also has some Roman mosaics) is five minutes away. The Museum has a café but would recommend The Horse With The Red Umbrella (nearly opposite) for lunch or cake etc. The car park is accessed via Prince's Street behind the hotel but is small and a bit tight but okay if you have a normal sized car. The breakfasts were excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Car Park, not enough spaces, difficult to manoeuvre

    The efficiency and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were so friendly and helpful. Rooms comfortable, spacious and clean . Location excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing breakfast and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Perfect few days away

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had to change my room originally given to me because it was so noisy facing the main road.

    Staff i the breakfast room were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Weekend Break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, our stay was perfect, I think one of the other quests had an issue with their room but the staff were very professional in the way they handled it.

    Excellent location, it was very comfortable and quiet and the staff were very helpful. The breakfast was lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Served my purposes admirably. I would go there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff were without exception pleasant and friendly, and so very helpful. I felt very looked after. Breakfast was superb! As well as the well-stocked buffet to begin the meal, the variety of cooked food was impressive; I chose a different dish every day, and each one was beautifully cooked. On leaving I commented on this to the staff on Reception, and was told that they had been given an award for their breakfasts. So well deserved. The location is very central and suited my purposes extremely well, especially as I was travelling by bus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    A perfect trip to Dorchester!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to say.

    The property was amazing, the place was beautiful and the rooms outstanding! The staff were absolutely wonderful: friendly, caring and helpful - would recommend to all!

    Stayed in April 2024

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