Royal Ashton Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1947 reviews)
90-92 Station Road , Taunton , GB

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Cycling
Non-smoking throughout
Shared kitchen
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (close to cricket ground and train station)
Friendly, helpful and accommodating staff
Clean rooms reported by many guests
Useful in-room amenities (fans, fridge, tea/coffee facilities)
Guest kitchen and water refill point available
Good value for short/cricket-trip stays for some guests
Cons:
Small/tiny rooms for some bookings (described as 'broom cupboard')
Very hot rooms and poor ventilation during heatwave; fans sometimes weak
Street noise for ground-floor/front-facing rooms
Cigarette smoke infiltration reported in at least one room
Parking extra cost and limited parking convenience
Occasional broken fixtures (extraction fan, TV) and maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Multiple guests described rooms as clean and tidy; a few issues mentioned (bins outside a window, extraction fan problems) but overall cleanliness is positively noted.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, cheerful and exceptionally helpful (receptionist assistance, accommodating service, helpful during check-in/out), supporting a strong service score.
Location
9.2
Consistently highlighted as excellent — close to the cricket ground, train station, shops and bars; many reviews cite location as a primary positive.
Room Quality
6
Several guests reported very small rooms, poor ventilation, overheating, noisy street-facing rooms, cigarette smoke infiltration and occasional broken extraction fans — room quality is the most mixed/negative aspect.
Amenities
7.4
Amenities like fans, fridge, tea-making facilities, a guest kitchen and water refill point were appreciated; parking and occasional broken fixtures (fan, TV) reduced the score slightly.
Value for Money
7
Views mixed: some called it brilliant value for cricket trips, others felt it was pricey for the offering (requests for cheaper pricing, extra parking fees) — moderate value rating.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Limited direct mentions; nearby restaurants praised and guests noted good breakfasts and tea/coffee facilities — generally positive but not a standout feature.
Overall Experience
8
Overall impressions are positive due to excellent location and service, offset by heat/room size and occasional maintenance/noise issues; net experience aligns slightly above the target rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-07 22:17

Property Description

Charming Accommodations
Royal Ashton Townhouse - Taunton offers comfortable rooms with free WiFi, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms even feature a cozy seating area for relaxation.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can make use of the shared kitchen with available kitchenware. Perfect for those who prefer to prepare their meals or enjoy a cup of tea in a homely setting.

Ideal Location
Located just 250 meters from Taunton train station, this property is also close to Somerset County Cricket Club and within reach of Bishops Lydeard Station. With airports nearby, including Exeter International Airport and Bristol Airport, travel convenience is guaranteed.

Book your stay at Royal Ashton Townhouse - Taunton for a delightful and convenient experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1947 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 8
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Sheila • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff friendly. Good location

Cons:

No shelves in shower room

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Great location and staff, easy to access, beds were very comfortable.

Cons:

We were in the 2 bedroom apartment and could have had more furniture in the living area space.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • solo_traveller • be
7
Hotel aan te raden voor kort verblijf.
Pros:

De mooie historische binnenstad Taunton.

Cons:

Geen venster naar buiten.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Cecelia • solo_traveller • gb
10
Really happy I was on the road side it was noisy at times only because of the local pubs which did not disturb me.
Pros:

Very central friendly staff who were very helpful.The plough pub opposite was great and I was recommended a good Indian restaurant by the staff which was delicious.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Charity • extended_group • gb
5
It was what we expected except for cleanliness.
Pros:

Price

Cons:

Cleanliness

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Pleasant helpful staff. No problems

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Central to the local town

Cons:

Very unfishied inside. Construction site not pre warned

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
5
Not very special
Pros:

Good location near station and town centre.
Shower and bed were good.

Cons:

There were extensive refurbishments taking place in the hotel which were disruptive and were not announced in advance. The door to our room had been replaced but not finished properly.
There was only access to a plug socket on one side of the bed so only the person on that side could have a bedside light on or plug in an appliance.
There was also no hairdryer in the room.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Picado • couple • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Clean, spacious room, full size fridge

Cons:

Basic, but I expected that.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
A good relaxing stay right in the town
Pros:

It was ideally situated for our needs while in Taunton.

Cons:

Car parking facilities would have been better, but nothing they can do about that and we were made aware of nearby parking. A restaurant/bar at the hotel would also have been good.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good hotel . Basic but clean and friendly staff. Would happily return
Pros:

Comfortable clean room . Nice bed , very good shower.
Location is very good especially for the cricket. Very friendly staff.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Charlie • solo_traveller • tr
7
Great
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee