Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel

Dorchester, Dorset

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel is a hotel located in Dorchester.

Centrally located in the heart of delightful Dorchester, Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel & Restaurant offers Georgian gorgeousness aplenty close to the Jurassic Coast - standing proudly as an old coaching inn that was built in 1756 and effortlessly transformed into modern-day accommodation. Our classically designed rooms and excellent central location make the hotel ideal for a relaxing break or business trip, with our bedrooms oozing unique charm and traditional character...not to mention supremely comfortable furnishings to help you feel wonderfully rested in Wessex. Did you know, Dorchester is Thomas Hardy's birthplace and the inspiration for Casterbridge in his novels?

This property may also be known as Wessex Royale Hotel.

Local dining options close to Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel include Thai Nakorn, Rajpoot Restaurant, Sienna, and The Old Tea House.

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel

32 High West Street
Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UP England

Tel: 0(130) 526-2660

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What was Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel previously known as?

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As Wessex Royale Hotel

The Wessex Royale Hotel, a delightful Georgian Hotel built in 1756, is set in the very centre of the pretty historic market town of Dorchester. Whilst retaining much of its original character, The Wessex Royale has been sympathetically extended, and now provides modern facilities for the business and leisure traveller in 27 attractively decorated rooms.

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