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
Limited onsite parking
Street parking available
Food and drink
English breakfast available for a fee weekdays: GBP 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children
1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Entertainment
Digital channels
Flat-screen TV
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
More
Desk
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly 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.
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Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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