Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester

This was our first visit to the hotel and to Dorchester and we will return. Dorchester is an interesting town in a lovely setting, with a range of shops, a weekly market, and a variety of places to eat and drink. The bus to Weymouth, which is well worth a visit, stops just outside the hotel, and there are also buses to Lyme Regis and other places of interest. The walk from the station takes about 15 minutes. We stayed in a standard double, which was very clean, well lit and well furnished, and the bed was very comfortable. Tea, coffee, bottled water and biscuits were provided every day, and the complimentary newspaper was a welcome addition. There was an efficient shower over the bath, with a heated towel rail, good quality towels, and shower gel/shampoo. We were in room at the rear of the hotel, which suited us. Rooms at the front might be noisy. The breakfast menu was varied and we enjoyed everything we tried during our three day stay. All of the staff we encountered at reception, in the bar, and at breakfast were friendly and efficient. We didn't meet the member of staff who cleaned our room but she did a great job. less

Hotel is in a good location in the centre of the town. Rooms could do with a refurbishment as are a little dated public areas are fine. WiFi works well. Downside is hotel has recently closed its restaurant so you have to go out for a meal - not too far to walk. Breakfast all cooked from fresh. less

Stayed for a weekend for a wedding. Rooms were lovely and clean. Comfortable bed. Food was delicious. Especially breakfast. Lovely welcoming staff. Recommend highly. Ps. George was a very good host. Keep up the good work. :) :) less

Stopped here last week with my family, we had a family room and the room was very spacious and the bathroom was a good size too. Very helpful receptionist when we arrived but the only downfall we had was that our room was facing the road and we got woken up by a noisy road sweeper at 6am. But apart from that would stay again. less

An large, atmospheric, Georgian hotel in a great location on the main street. Many of the rooms are in the two storey 20th century rear addition. Our room, in the extension, was clean and very comfortable, but felt a little small for a grand hotel. Nice full English breakfast and good common areas. Wi-fi was promised throughout, but there was no coverage at all in the rear section. There's a very handy car park at the rear, but it's first come, first served and only holds 9 vehicles. Pay and display parking is available outside and is free overnight. less