The Castle Hotel

The hotel is a stunning building, my room was very well decorated and immaculately clean, the bed was very comfortable the housekeeping team are very pleasant and professional. All staff were nice, however Louise on reception was excellent, very welcoming, friendly and super helpful. Evening meal was lovely however breakfast was sadly a bit of a letdown the hot food could have been hotter and fresher, & I did notice some bickering between staff during breakfast service which was quite off putting!

So from the beginning I was excited to be staying at the Castle Hotel..|This Hotel is iconic with some of the world's best chefs showcasing their skills..|Reception |Friendly polite and attentive staff spot on.. it's old england charm sets the scene..|Upstairs to our room on the third floor, got to be honest smells a bit damp.|The room was amazing |Very elegant and ,spacious and very clean, water in the fridge and coffee machine at the ready.|Nice view of the garden and the old debenhams|A card from the hotel, nice touch |Good start..|Came back to the hotel after the wedding and looking forward to getting into bed.. opened the door and cripes I thought I was in a night club.. not the.hotels fault I know but actually at 250 pound a night this needs to be sorted.. maybe internal glazing if planning allows..|Got to sleep about 3am..||Breakfast |Have to say staff are fantastic|Breakfast mainly help yourself!|Not what I expected |Cereal box's and fruit, bought in pastries |And a toast machine..|Cooked food was allegedly kept warm in two lift the lid thing's!|Bacon poor and stuck together and old sausages chewy skin over cooked and frankly rubbish |Toast i expected at least an individual toast rack with decent butter and jam.. nope do it yourself Butlins style. Black pudding was soggy.|I didn't bother with the mushrooms and tomato because they just looked tired.|I ordered fried eggs and they were.superb, cooked.slowly seasoned well and the eggs were divine. |On leaving and paying I did mention the lack of sleep and horrendous noise but I fell on deaf ears, I wasn't looking for a reduction in price, but I was hoping for at least an explanation on what the iconic hotel is doing about it..||Would I stay again.. yes but I want a room the other side.. |Would I have breakfast |Very doubtful..|The hotel was not full and breakfast was not busy, breakfast should be cooked to order. Come on Castle hotel your better than that. ||Ps I'm dyslexic so excuse the lack of grammar and terrible spelling

Looks amazing from the outside, however it was a bit of a let down in the room. Looked clean but furniture etc is worn and tired. Bathroom looked brand new although there was very little water pressure in the shower. Stopped in a castle suite so it was nice to have the separate lounge area and extra TV/fridge/tassimo. |Rest of the hotel could do with an update too really.|We paid for a room with breakfast, went down on the first morning and the buffet section was really limited, a disappointing selection and menu wise not much on there either. 2nd time we ended up elsewhere for breakfast.|Staff were always about and very friendly on reception.|Difficult to just scrape a 4 star, won’t be long until it goes down to a 3 if no update done to the hotel.

Lovely clean and bright dining area. Reception staff need training on how to great guests. "Sit over there and wait" is not the best. "If you would like to take a seat, someone will be with you shortly" would of been nicer. What can I say about the afternoon tea. The food was nice but very much over priced. £27.50 per person. 6 finger sandwiches, 2 scones & 6 miniature cakes. Now this was for 2 people. Absolutely extortionate. No option to upload a photo. DONT DO IT GOES TO MILES AROUND THE CORNER CHEAPER AND BETTER

stayed for two nights in twin delux double - lovely spacious room with wisteria clad windows. Staff were v friendly and helpful and we ate out both nights in front of the hotel.|The supper was very good on both nights and allowed total relaxation. Second evening supper enliven by performing Dementia Choir in open space just beyond the hotel - lovely and all participants clearly enjoying|Late check out on last day accommodated which was great.

Went to The Castle Hotel for a birthday party which was my first visit here. The hotel is full of charm and also immaculately clean and tidy. Had a drink in the bar first which was modern and had a good selection of drinks, staff were extremely polite and friendly. Went to private dining room which was beautiful and perfect for the event. There were 36 guests but the food was quickly brought out and given to guests who had selected previously. Always a good sign to see food from the kitchen brought out to guests efficiently done. The food was piping hot and absolutely delicious, excellent quality. Staff were once again, extremely polite and attentive, topping up wine without any fuss. Overall, very impressed with the Castle Hotel and would highly recommend.

Oh dear, where to start with this. |A place of great repute with an outstanding history. |We've stayed on a few occasions over a number of years & loved it all, the welcome, the food, the rooms.|But now it all seems to have gone backwards. Nobody at reception on arrival, then cold with us when they showed up. Didn't seem to be any kind of management on show.|Breakfast was awful, cold, unappetising, not replenished.|Dinner, menu in Brazz was dull & the quality of food is the worst it's ever been (in the past it has been on occasions amazing, on others mediocre). This visit, just seemed to be no care in what was sent out.|Rooms, beyond the old world charm now & just generally down at heel. Tatty & stained furniture.|But I guess the biggest issue is that the management are not present & seem to have given up.

Wonderful afternoon today enjoying a delicious afternoon tea. Lovely sandwiches, warm scones with plenty of cream and jam. The most gorgeous desserts and pot of tea. Great service too. Thank you 😊

Welcome to the Castle Hotel at Taunton. This historic Norman fortress has witnessed over 9 centuries 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 to 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.

Our family loved the castle hotel it was different then all the hotels we had stayed in and we have been traveling for 10 days at a different hotel almost every night the staff were very friendly the hotel was around 600 to 700 years old what a great place for an event!! They had a bath tub so my my wife loved it instantly! The location was great just off Main Street, lots to do

It's good; and Brazz is the 'in 'place to eat. BUT you can get as good - if not better - at one of the many superb pubs around Taunton, and at a fraction of the price! The place is historic yet glitzy, the staff are attentive - but it just ain't worth the extra!!

This was mine and my girlfriends first proper meal out, from the start all the staff were friendly and helpful as well as very well mannered! The food was amazing! Perfectly fresh and succulent, all tasting very very good!! Would definitely recommend going out here for any occasion, very impressed with it all!