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Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business services
    Business servicesBusiness services

Explore the area

Map
32 High West Street, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UP
  • Popular LocationTutankhamun: The Exhibition3 min walk
  • Popular LocationKingston Maurward Park and Gardens4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHardy's Cottage7 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)98 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dorchester

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester puts you in the heart of Dorchester, within steps of Borough Gardens and The Keep Military Museum. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The restaurant, Room To, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. On weekday mornings English breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Dorchester hotel, attractions include Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 3 min walk
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 4 min drive
  • Maiden Castle - 5 min drive
  • Hardy's Cottage - 7 min drive
  • Weymouth Harbour - 12 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

Comfortable hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester offers its guests coffee/tea in common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and room service (during limited hours). Event space at this hotel measures 818 square feet (76 square metres) 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 bottles of 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 baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Room To

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 818 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1756
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately GBP 16 for adults and from 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-authorise 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-authorise 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

Is parking available at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 29 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester on 7 July 2024 start from AU$187.69, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

The closest beach to Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester is Weymouth Beach (11.7 km).

What makes Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester.

Does Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests speak well of the English brekkie here! Served on weekdays, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

No, Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 434 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 434 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 434 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 434 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 434 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

10/10 Excellent

s m

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

massimo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good Dorchester Hotel
Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfy, well maintained hotel in convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

massimo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward p

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

FRENY

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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 traveller, Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff particularly helpful and considerate. Room fine. Good shower. Sink so tiny water splashes out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Sylvia

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

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Parking difficult but understandable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely stay great breakfast . Comfy room Very attentive staff . Perfect central location .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very comfortable and clean. The staff were excellent, very friendly and nothing too much trouble. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEROME

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023