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Facilities
Property facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Non-smoking rooms
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Heating
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Luggage storage
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Express check-in/check-out
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Meeting/banquet facilities
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Non-smoking throughout
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Daily housekeeping
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Designated smoking area
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Shared lounge/TV area
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Board games/puzzles
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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CCTV outside property
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CCTV in common areas
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24-hour security
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Key card access
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Property Description
Delightful Georgian Hotel in the Heart of Dorchester
Premium Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, premium digital TV channels, and modern en suite bathrooms with a bath and power shower in every room.
Historic Charm: Built in 1756, the hotel boasts classic features such as fireplaces, panelling, and a magnificent grand staircase, offering a truly unique and charming stay.
Perfect for Relaxation: Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, The Wessex Royale provides an ideal setting for a peaceful and rejuvenating break.
Book now to experience the historic charm and modern comforts of The Wessex Royale in Dorchester.
No elevator available.
Guests should note that we have limited parking available on site, and this is charged at £10 a day through Just Park, and needs to be booked in advance .
Please note, group bookings of more than 6 rooms will be subject to a 7 day cancelation policy - if canceled later than 7 days before the day of arrival the first night's stay will be charged.
The Reception Desk is staffed between the hours of 10.00am and 6.00pm. Outside of these hours, please use the self-service reception kiosk located in the lounge. It's quick and easy and takes less than a minute.
No elevator available. Guests should note that we have limited parking available on site, and this is charged at £10 a day through Just Park, and needs to be booked in advance . Please note, group bookings of more than 6 rooms will be subject to a 7 day cancelation policy - if canceled later than 7 days before the day of arrival the first night's stay will be charged.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Property Policies
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. -
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 15 per day.
Location
Guest Reviews
Location
Over priced for what it is
Location is 2 minutes from main street and museums. 7 minutes stroll from the main Brewery Square. Quiet, beautiful character stay. Great beds. Free coffee in the downstairs area. Space to sit & eat your own takeaways/meal with use of microwave in the previous dinning room. No longer have serve breakfasts on site but have many great places just a few minutes away (we enjoyed not having to make a breakfast timing) Have breakfast suggestions in the room as well as QR code for local online food delivery option. Big room and bathroom with good shower over bath. Lovely staff! We were able to check in early because the room was ready. Yay. Tea, coffee & kettle in the room. No gym....but didn't need it! Exploring 🙂Wi fi good.
If we had to be picky....no air conditioning in rooms. Staff did supply 2 fans (already going in the room on arrival) and warn us about the no aircon on check in, which was appreciated. It was a heat wave when we stayed. All older places we have stayed in the UK & Europe during the heatwaves this summer have had the same issue. The 2 fans solved the issue. The downstairs dinning room was lovely & cool.
Mooie kamer heerlijk bed
Er was geen airconditioning terwijl het erg warm was. Er stonden 2 ventilatoren maar die maakten veel lawaai.
Cleanliness
Staff not available before ten or after six evening
No restaurant
地理位置很好，安全性也很好。入住和离开都可以自助，很方便。
每天杯子勺子更换新的。
The settings. Nicely done, lots of places to sit and relax. Big dining area with lots of tables, but no breakfast... Strange.
We should have read the reviews with more attention. Parking at the back of the hotel is owned by Just Parking and prices are extortionate. This is not clear in the information you find upfront in the booking.com page. It is only mentioned in the reviews, and not in a negative way. In short, misleading.
The room was clean and bed comfortable
There are no staff available visibly so it feels very impersonal. No breakfast. The car park used to be for the hotel guests' use but is now managed by just park which I failed to notice on late arrival last night, having previously parked then when it was under different management.
I prefer more personal touch in a hotels
Excellent service , very welcoming and extremely clean room.
Nothing
They had a breakfast guide which I used
Location
Lack of parking but understandable in city centre location
Great place to stay, stayed here a few times due to work. There is a great canteen area where you can heat food up, eat a take away, there is also tea and coffee freely flowing too. Rooms are very clean and beds are extremely comfortable... I always get a good nights sleep. Staff are very friendly and always remember you from previous visits, see you all soon, i'm sure.
The only thing i didn't like was getting up for work, and not being able to stay in the nice comfy bed for a little bit longer!!
Bit pricey for one night with no breakfast
Central location. On site parking if you pre book. Very helpful staff. Very clean and everywhere looked well looked after. Lots of lounge areas and plenty of tea and coffee at all times. A very nice hotel
Not much to dislike. It was extremely hot when we stayed and the only fault we had was that the window wouldn’t stay open. We propped it open which helped and Housekeeping supplied us with two fans.
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