The Great Western Hotel

Very Good
Traveller Type: group

Wonderful
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : Loved the designs of old furniture and the atmosphere of the whole building. May was wonderful and had the most warm, beautiful smile.
  : It was a little awkward trying to figure out how to turn on the towel rail but other than that it was a great stay.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: review category business travellers
  : Clean and friendly staff
  : All good

Pleasant
Traveller Type: young couple

Very Good
Traveller Type: young couple
  : The renovated building is lovely and literally opposite the train station, super convenient if you are travelling by train, or a short walk into the town centre. The room was huge, the bathroom was large, and there were some very nice touches in the room. The desk area was great if you needed to work during your stay there. The staff were welcoming and friendly and we liked the philanthropic aspect of the property.
  : The parking was challenging, there isn’t really enough space for the size of the property. While there were many nice touches, there were many that were annoying - a huge room but the bed could have been bigger, no convenient access to power sockets near the bed (although the desk set up was great), the bathroom was pretty impractical with nowhere big enough to hang towels or anything else, two crappy quality coat hangers on a hook in the bedroom and nowhere else to hang clothes….it needs some ironing out to really get this right. When they do, it could be fabulous. The dining room and the way they do things could also do with some improvement.

Very Good
Traveller Type: young couple
  : Nice atmosphere. Very friendly staff good location for travel by train. Easy access to town centre.
  : Broken sash window in our room meant that the window in the bedroom could not be opened easily in the warm weather. Fault was reported.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : Absolutely spot on for location, right opposite the exit of Taunton railway station. Beautiful building, nice to see some tradition in a hotel. Greeted as soon as walked in through the door by the receptionist. Fast check in. The room is comfortable, I had a view of the railway station. Very comfortable bed and pillows. I slept very well and didn't hear anything until the stirring noises associated with breakfast calling.Filter coffee and tea. Bathroom was spotless, shower - brilliant. Spacious bedroom with a nook area (desk, chair and electric sockets)so if you wanted to work you could do so . Breakfast, I have an intolerance to Gluten. And in no way am I going to dis the hotel, by now I should know to message the hotel prior to arrival. But, the staff accommodated me extremely well. Checked the list of Ingredients and conjured up a fantastic breakfast. I would definitely return to this hotel, service, attitude and professionalism towards the client was top notch.

Very Good
Traveller Type: with friends
  : Well appointed rooms, good breakfast and very helpful staff.
  : Slightly tired decor downstairs

Very Good
Traveller Type: young couple
  : Location
  : No twin rooms

Very Good
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : Good location and friendly staff
  : A wardrobe or hanging space would have been an advantage