Welcome to the Castle Hotel at Taunton. This historic Norman fortress has witnessed over 9…read morecenturies of turbulent history. In 1685 the Duke of Monmouth's officers gathered here on the eve of the Battle of Sedgemoor, where they were defeated by the forces of King James II. The infamous Judge Jeffries held his Bloody Assize in the Great Hall of the castle shortly afterwards. Over 200 rebels from the Monmouth Rebellion were tried, convicted and then hanged, drawn and quartered. A further 800 were transported to the West Indies to work on the sugar plantations. The building we see today is a Grade II listed, 18th century reconstruction of the original Norman castle, but does incorporate the original east gate, Castle Bow, which boasts 13th century features.

Where to begin! Staying here was a highlight of my recent, and first trip to England. I was coming…read moreto do some family history work at the archives in Taunton, as well as visit Glastonbury Tor. When I read this was an actual castle with medieval beginnings, I was immediately drawn in. Then I visited their website and read a few reviews and I booked it! It's a unique experience to say the least. Coming through the front, revolving door had an old world charm that was very welcoming (even though I snagged my luggage). The front desk staff were all super friendly, accommodating, and professional. The room was huge! I don't know how I ended up with a suite but I certainly did not book it nor pay extra so, the only conclusion is they upgraded me because it was available? No matter, I was in awe! I cannot recommend this place enough, it's a castle! Unforgettable.

My recent stay in Taunton was bittersweet, as I was in town for my brother's funeral. Having booked…read moreweeks in advance, my only request was for a quiet room. Unfortunately, I was assigned a room overlooking the parking lot dumpsters with a non-functional heater. Despite reporting the cold radiator, the staff simply told me to turn the dial up--which I had already done to no avail. The dining experience was also a letdown. While the presentation was an attempt at "Michelin-style," the £10 mullet portion was tiny and swimming in excessive herb oil, which was difficult to stomach after a long day of travel. On a positive note, the breakfasts were good, the location is convenient, and it served as a helpful meeting point for my family. If you stay here, I recommend double-checking that any special requests are actually communicated to the staff.

Lovely hotel with accommodating staff. After a long day of travel from Lodnon it was a short 5…read moreminute cab ride from the train station. It had a huge bath to decompress after the long day of travel. The attached pub was great with a good selection and a relaxing patio. The included breakfast was very good and checkout was very easy.

This is the second Holiday Inn Express I have stayed in and I am as impressed as I was the first…read moretime. Situated just off the M5, it has an easy access car park, adjacent to a Harvester restaurant. The staff are efficient, friendly and helpful, and the whole hotel has a thoroughly modern feel. Our room had two sizeable twin single beds, with a choice of soft or hard pillows! The bathroom was a decent size, with a power shower, and the whole room was tastefully furnished. The TV was playing classical music as we entered the room and greeted us by name, a nice touch. Our initial reservation about the room being near to the bar was unfounded, the noise was minimal. After a restful nights sleep, we went for breakfast in the lounge area adjacent to the bar. Busy and self service, but with a good variety muffins, croissants, fruit, a variety of cereals, toast and a cooked breakfast selection of scrambled eggs, sausage and baked beans. A complementary I paper for the journey too, a great stay.

One of the smaller premier inns . Good standard . Clean good service . No lift and no flat screen…read moretv. Tv reception poor . But ideally located if you want to access Taunton by foot . But don't bother at night as the town is very boring at night .

This travelodge is just like the rest in terms of cleanliness, and bog standard bedrooms. It is…read moreclean and comfortable, in a great location just off the m5. Car parking is ample and free which is always a bonus. There is a large supermarket a couple of mins walk away which is great for a fried breakfast and other retail outlets too. The staff were friendly and helpful. Would def use this hotel again as a stop over to break the journey.

In theory it was a great idea, we were travelling to Cornwall, a long journey, so we booked this…read moreTravelodge to break up both journeys. Convenient, just off the M5 and on Hankridge Retail Park, next to a large supermarket and a petrol station, this seemed perfect. I've stayed in plenty of Travelodge's before and whilst they are generic by their very nature, they have always been comfortable. On our way down, the double resembled student accomodation, the room was very stark, not helped by the worn white duvet cover and the creaky bed. A genius piece of design on the wall mounted TV too, about five feet above the ground and then have the main power switch above it, so you have to really stretch to turn on the TV, nonsensical. At this point I would have probably given it a generous two stars. On the way back though it just got worse. Again the same stark, tired decor, this time though, a rusty shower and shower rail, and no soap in the bathroom! To cap it all though, after one of the worst nights sleep I've ever had, we also discovered that the bed was missing one of it's 6 legs! After paying £60 for each night, we felt to say the least annoyed. I am normally a positive person, but there was very little to be positive about from this experience.

Simon and Louise could not make our stay better. The attention to detail and the genuine warmth of…read morethe welcome is second to none. The truly comfortable room with a small snug and a lovely bathroom are all spotlessly clean fresh and well decorated were perfect for me and my girlfriend when we visited from the USA. I would recommend this place in preference to all but the finest hotels in town. Hopefully they against what they deserve Simon and Louise won't be too successful and will have room for us when we visit Taunton again.

Excellent hotel, fantastic staff, super comfy bed, just perfect for a good night sleep at a really…read moregood price

Stayed here for one night prior to a family event. I have to say it is one of the best B&B's I have…read moreever stayed in. I arrived late in the evening due to a long journey and it was no bother for the landlady who was 110% welcoming and friendly. She is a bubbly lady who loves a chat. Her husband seems to run the dairy farm and he is a pleasant and friendly man too. I was made to feel totally at home. The accommodation is a converted barn and the rooms are wonderful and olde worldy. The breakfast was a total delight. I couldn't rate this place highly enough.