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Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
your current months are June, 2024 and July, 2024.
June 2024
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Lobby
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Lobby lounge
Reception
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June

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
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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

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

9.4/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester is in the city centre and near a train station. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Avenue Stadium or Purbeck Shooting School. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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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 hotel in the business district
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester provides amenities, such as a bar and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, wedding services and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, free newspapers and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester on 2 Jun 2024 start from NZ$187.36, 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.

How much is parking at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

Limited spots are available.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester located?

Located in the heart of Dorchester, this eco-certified hotel is steps away from Borough Gardens, The Keep Military Museum and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition. Roman Town House and Dinosaur Museum are also within 10 minutes. Dorchester West Station is 8 minutes by foot and Dorchester South Station is 11 minutes.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gigi

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