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Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester

3.0 star property
Eco-certified Georgian hotel perfect for exploring Dorchester

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Lobby
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Reception
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Explore the area

Map
32 High West Street, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UP
  • Popular LocationTutankhamun: The Exhibition3 min walk
  • Popular LocationMaiden Castle5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHardy's Cottage7 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)98 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dorchester

City center stay.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and The Keep Military Museum. Borough Gardens and Roman Town House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 3 min walk
  • Roman Town House - 4 min walk
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 4 min drive
  • Maiden Castle - 5 min drive
  • Hardy's Cottage - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station - 8 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Royal Oak - 3 min walk
  • Convivial Rabbit - 4 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 6 min walk
  • Top O Town Car Park - 3 min walk
  • The King's Arms - 4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester

Eco-certified Georgian hotel perfect for exploring Dorchester
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and room service (during limited hours). Event space at this hotel measures 818 square feet (76 square meters) and includes conference space. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This Georgian Dorchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 818 sq ft of conference space
  • 76 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1756
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester offers 27 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children

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

You need to know

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester to the airport?

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester is 30.4 mi (51-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester on Jun 2, 2024 start from $95.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester.

How close is Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester to the beach?

This hotel is 7.7 mi (11-min drive) from Weymouth Beach and 11.4 mi (26-min drive) from Chesil Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children.

Is there a casino at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester have a pool?

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester have a restaurant?

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester is home to Room To, which features international cuisine.

Does Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester to downtown Dorchester?

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester is 0.3 mi away from Dorchester.

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 430 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 430 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 430 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 430 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 430 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovley Hotel and absolutely fantastic staff! Really enjoyed my stay, big thumbs up.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, but no lift.
Very lovely 3 star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel in charming English town. Beautiful rooms, with a fantastic heritage look and feel. Would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just lovely
Upon arrival, I was greeted by the welcoming and friendly staff. The hotel itself was clean and well-maintained, and the room I stayed in was lovely. The food provided at the hotel was also delicious, with generous portions. Overall, it was a very satisfying experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Very nice hotel. Exceptional cleanliness and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023