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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Titus • solo_traveller • gb
2
Not good value for money and dirty.
Pros:

Not really anything. Near to the station which is helpful, but very thin windows and walls so the road and town noise is a thing.

Cons:

The room was dirty. Stains on the bed sheets. Only one working power socket out of the 5 in the room, and it was on the other side of the room from the bed. Very stuffy but opening the windows lets in the noise from the major road it is next to.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Abbie • couple • gb
7
Okay if you need to stay somewhere cheap for not long
Pros:

Can’t fault lovely staff. check in and out was easy and they were accommodating. good location next to train station. property was somewhat secure; locked front doors opened by key fob past 10pm and locks on room doors. communal facilities: shared kitchen opened until 10pm. not noisy for being on the road (had a room at the back). eco soap and shower gel.

Cons:

Seemed worn down: paint coming off walls, lots of marks on walls, shower and shower mat both seemed old. certain off-smell coming into the room.
noisy stayers though: constantly walking up and down corridors coughing all throughout the night, opening and closing doors. had horrible sleep. pillows and the mattress are nothing, no support whatsoever. the extra large double bed, was definitely not large. it barely fit 2 people on as was smaller than 2 twins put together. Photos listed are definitely not what we received.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
7
Value
Pros:

Convenient location. Excellent value.

Cons:

A few small repairs needed

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • couple • au
5
Okay
Pros:

Cleanliness and attempt to make the property look inviting

Cons:

Our two single rooms were tiny and compact - not what we expected .

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Bisset • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very Pleasant
Pros:

Very friendly assistant manager. She checked me in and was very pleasant. I asked where to eat and go for a drink and she was very helpful

Cons:

Nothing really. Wish they had parking but I knew they didn't before I booked.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Bath • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location excellent. Very large room and comfy bed

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great nights stay
Pros:

Easy to find, great central location,The lady at the desk was very friendly and welcoming, showed me to my room, the room was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed for an overnight stay.

Cons:

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2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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barrie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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WILSON • couple • gb
8
2026-10-07 • 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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Sheila • solo_traveller • gb
10
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