Wessex Royale Hotel, Dorchester

The Wessex Royale is a delightful Georgian hotel with an excellent location in the centre of Dorchester. It has free Wi-Fi and an á la carte restaurant with an RAC Rosette.

All rooms have premium digital TV channels, free Wi-Fi and modern en suite bathrooms with a bath and power shower.

The Wessex Royale is ideal for a relaxing break. The hotel was built in 1756 and its classic features include fireplaces, panelling and a magnificent grand staircase.

The restaurant is fully refurbished and air conditioned. It is open each evening and serves traditional and exciting new dishes and several wines. The superb residents’ lounge has comfortable chairs, a warm and cosy fire and drinks.

The local area boasts many natural sites of beauty, with walks, golf courses, fishing lakes and the Dorset countryside.

There are also many historical sites of interest such as Maiden Castle, the world’s largest Iron Age hill fort, Thomas Hardy’s cottage, or the nearby Roman townhouse.


The Wessex Royale has 2 spacious, air-conditioned conference rooms: The Williams Barnes Room and the smaller Regency Room. Both offer first-class business facilities and space for private functions.