Description:
The Wessex Royale Hotel is a delightful Georgian building built in 1756 following a similar design to that of John Wood's Royal Crescent in Bath, built in the same year. As you would expect this classical Georgian building has a Grand Staircase, Panelling and Fireplaces in abundance. The Hotel has a superb lounge with an open fire where guests can relax with a drink from the bar. Our á la carte, award winning restaurant is open from 6.30pm each evening

All of our bedrooms have en-suite facilities which include a bath and power shower. We also offer a remote control television with complimentary Sky TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a telephone, ironing facilities and a hairdryer in every room. Each room comes with a modern and tastefully decorated en-suite private bathroom (bath or shower).

Located on High West Street in the centre of Dorchester The Wessex Royale Hotel is ideally situated to allow you to make the most of the beautiful Dorset countryside. Why not visit Maiden Castle, the worlds largest Iron age hill fort. Or maybe take the time to wonder around Thomas Hardy's cottage for a literary experience.

The Wessex Royale offers two spacious air conditioned conference rooms. The Williams Barnes Room seats 100 Theatre Style, 40 U-Shaped or 40 Boardroom Style whilst The Regency Room seats 40 Theatre Style, 20 U-Shaped or 20 Boardroom Style. If the William Barnes room is not in use on the day of your booking we will automatically upgrade you to the William Barnes Room.

Dorchester is Dorset's county town offering an abundance of shopping, markets and museums. You can visit the remarkable Roman townhouse or take a walk around the huge Iron age hill fort at Maiden Castle. For those into Literature, Dorchester features as 'Casterbridge' in many of the novels of Thomas Hardy whos cottage is now a local tourist attraction

There is also an excellent literary section in the award-winning County Museum, which includes a careful reconstruction of Hardy's study - right down to the pen he used to write Tess of the D'Urbevilles. Military enthusiasts will enjoy the Military Museum, whilst the Tutankhamun Exhibition, a Dinosaur Museum and the Teddy Bear House Exhibition offer plenty for everyone.

Dorchester also boasts The Terracotta Warrior's Museum, the only museum outside China exclusively dedicated to the amazing Terracotta Warriors. Wednesday is market day, just a few steps from Dorchester West station this historic market is well worth a visit.

Check In: 14:00
Check Out: 11:00

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