Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester

Well located in the centre of Dorchester, this Best Western Hotel is definitely ok for a weekend visit. The room the wife and I had was on the first floor was small and dominated by a large bed but was quite adequate for the one night we were there. Car parking is limited so if you take the car out and come back too late you might well have to park somewhere else which is what happened to us and I was fishing for coins late at night in driving rain. To be fair Alan at reception, very friendly and helpful, had told us this might happen so it wasn't that much of a problem. The breakfast was OK, had the full English (continental and vegan options were also available) and the service was excellent and Covid safe. less

Had a small issue with my room which was easily resolved by the very helpful Cary (quite late at night too). All other staff I dealt with were also polite and helpful. Breakfast is good too. Hotel was well situated with many restaurants and pubs within walking distance. less

Had a good stay for two nights. Reception staff very helpful and accommodating. We had booked a superior room but discovered such rooms are at the front of the hotel at the roadside but we’d specifically requested a quite room. We managed to change rooms to a quieter room at the rear albeit not ‘superior’. Room was adequate. Breakfast was perfectly reasonable with a good choice, and staff were again helpful. The hotel advises before arrival that they have a very small car park at the rear, which is correct. It’s also very awkward to park if you have any vehicle that’s isn’t a mini! But we still managed to park during our stay. This is a reasonable hotel with good staff. less

I had a very comfortable stay, and the hotel was ideal as a base for the conference activities. The room had everything for the traveller's needs, the bed was well aired and soft to recline in, the breakfast plentiful and tasty, and there was lots of hot water. Staff are pleasant and unfailingly attentive to guest enquiries. less

We have used this hotel for our Club meetings for several years now and look forward to going back there next month after covid restrictions are lifted. The staff are incredibly helpful, friendly and adaptable to our needs. If you need a venue for your meetings, I highly recommend it. less