The Great Western Hotel Station Approach, Taunton, TA1 1QW, United Kingdom
#4 of 13 hotels in Taunton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1210 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 May 2024
Rita
United KingdomI have stayed in quite a few rooms and they have always had a chair in them. My room this time - Evercreech did not have a chair. I know the room is an odd shape but a chair to enjoy the garden view and to relax would have been nice. Even a fold-up chair due to the space would be good to have.
As always really enjoyed my visit to The Great Western Hotel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
David
United KingdomN/a
Friendly and approachable staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Ian
United KingdomLeaving the car park is a challenge in the morning but the hotel staff quickly sorted it out.
Easy to find (it’s opposite the train station). Rooms are large, good shower, courtesy tea, coffee etc in room, VERY comfortable bed. The breakfast was exceptional, full English with egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, hash browns, toast, black pudding, baked beans etc - plus croissants and various other alternatives like cereal.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Natalie
United KingdomReally lovely, characterful hotel, steps from the station so can't beat location. Very clean. Staff incredibly polite and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Tracey
United KingdomNo lift.
The old fittings from the station. The cleanliness and the food. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Rachel
United KingdomBreakfast 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
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Ursula
United KingdomThe 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
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
D
United KingdomExcellent Hotel location next to Taunton Railway Station (on downside). Run by Dulverton YMCA. Staff were cheerful, & friendly. Certainly would recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Carol
United KingdomThere 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
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Cheryl
AustraliaOpposite 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
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Alistair
United KingdomStaff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Val
United KingdomThe staff are some of the most helpful we have encountered. The place is spotlessly clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Amely
United KingdomNo 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
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Jon
United KingdomNothing
Everything very good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Mark
United KingdomBreakfast 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
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Ursula
United KingdomBeing 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
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomNothi
Fantastic Stayed here before absolutely place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Robert
United KingdomCould 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
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Patrick
United KingdomGreat stay. Perfect place to stop if getting on or off a train.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Joanna
United KingdomThere 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
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Norton
United KingdomOnly 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
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Helen
United KingdomNo evening meals but restaurants nearby
Helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful building. Great room. Right opposite the station!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Andrea
United KingdomBar 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
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Diane
United KingdomExcellent 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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