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3.7 out of 5

"Unfair to review as external maintenance work was in progress. Nothing really looks great with scaffold round it. Parking was a nightmare. They only h ... " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 18 Sep 2019

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
£67* Per night/room 7 Apr - 8 Apr

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Borough Gardens. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).

  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Room To
  • English breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 11 minutes by car from Weymouth Beach and 12 minutes from Weymouth Harbour

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.7 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Nov 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Nov 2019 by rep

Dear Anonymous Thank you for your feedback.

3 out of 5
Unfair to review as external maintenance work was in progress. Nothing really looks great with scaffold round it. Parking was a nightmare. They only have a very small tight car park. Its good enough for a business stay.

Posted by , from Birmingham, West Midlands on 18 Sep 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Sep 2019 by rep

Dear Chaz Thank you for taking the time to rate the Wessex Royale Hotel. We do have limited free parking, there is a pay and display car park less than 2 minutes away and we will reimburse the fee.

4 out of 5
Nice hotel, good value and central. Rooms at the front are directly on main road and are a bit noisy

Posted by on 10 Sep 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Sep 2018 by Rep

Dear Anonymous Thank you for taking the time to rate the Wessex Royale Hotel so highly. We look forward to seeing you again.

About the Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester

Location 32 High West Street, Dorchester, England DT1 1UP

Property Features

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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Dorchester West Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)

Room Amenities

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. 32-inch 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.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bath or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Room To – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Property does not follow a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Wessex Royale
  • Wessex Royale Dorchester
  • Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
  • Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
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  • Minotel Dorchester
  • Minotel Hotel Wessex Royale
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  • Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester, Dorset
  • Best Western Wessex Royale Dorchester
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You should know

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

Awards & 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.

  • Green Tourism Programme

National Rating

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

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