Royal Ashton Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1926 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 1926 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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Justin • solo_traveller • gb
5
Very friendly staff
Pros:

Close to train station

Cons:

Needs a major upgrade

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Lloyd • couple • au
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Tomasz • couple • gb
5
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Justin • solo_traveller • gb
5
Adequate
Pros:

Close to train station.

Cons:

Needs huge upgrade.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • gb
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
8
Decent budget accomodation option for cricket ground
Pros:

Good comfortable budget hotel for Cricket trip

Cons:

N/A based on 2 star hotel expectations

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
5
The carpets could do with a good clean
Pros:

It was central

Cons:

It was ok

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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daniel • couple • gb
8
turns out its not a swingers club
Pros:

the way it smelt

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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steve • extended_group • gb
10
Enjoyable & ideal for attending Somerset Cricket
Pros:

Location & room facilities

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent location for cricket. The staff are very good indeed.
Pros:

A great location for the cricket. Near to the station & short walk to the ground. Staff are excellent.

Cons:

It’s a bit basic, but is being refurbished, which will improve things.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Natalie Coles • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
7
Proximity to the cricket ground was our reason for staying, and there were plenty of other cricket fans there.
Pros:

Location. Room was clean.

Cons:

Shower was cold. Mentioned it to receptionist on the first morning of our stay, but nothing was done to fix it. Decor was tired. Corridors and stairs were very narrow.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Gary • family_with_children • gb
6
Comfortable. Great location
Cons:

I felt that some facilities not great standard. I terms of bathroom tap loose

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Jillian • couple • ca
7
Not a bad place to lay your head for a night or two.
Pros:

The hotel was super close to the train station, which was wonderful. It was also on the main street and was an easy 10 minute walk into town to see things.

Cons:

The property was a little dated, but the friendliness of the staff made up for it.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • family_with_children • gb
8
Really pleasant welcoming stay
Pros:

The location was perfect, the staff were absolutely amazing, extremely helpful, the room was just what we needed.

Cons:

Even though the train station is extremely close, parking would be better but it’s the area.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
8
Functional hotel, you’re paying for the location not the quality of the room
Pros:

Its location is great for public transport, and the cricket.

Cons:

The ground floor room I had was dingy with very little natural light able to get into the room.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee