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Hotel

Wessex Royale Hotel

Dorchester, South West England — DT1 1UP

120

Max Capacity

FROM

£160

Per Day

4.3

42 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Wessex Royale Hotel is an elegant Georgian property situated in the heart of historic Dorchester, the county town of Dorset. This traditional hotel combines period charm with modern facilities, offering well-appointed meeting rooms and event spaces suitable for conferences, business meetings, and social gatherings. The hotel features contemporary meeting facilities with audiovisual equipment, free WiFi throughout, and professional event coordination services. Located within walking distance of Dorchester's shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, the venue provides an ideal base for both business and leisure visitors exploring Thomas Hardy country and the beautiful Dorset countryside.

Room Capacities

theatre

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

120

dining

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £160

Meeting room hire and day delegate packages available. Contact venue directly for current pricing and package details.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Parking

Restaurant

Bar

Accessible

Air conditioning

Reception area

Catering services

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Meeting Rooms

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lectern

Stage Lighting

Ideal For

Wedding ReceptionsCorporate EventsBusiness MeetingsConferencesTraining SessionsPrivate DiningGala Dinners

Location & Access

32 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UP

Dorchester South railway station 0.8 miles away with direct services to London Waterloo, Bath, and Bristol. Dorchester West station 0.5 miles with connections to Weymouth and London Paddington. Local bus services stop nearby on High West Street. Bournemouth Airport 35 miles away.

Limited on-site parking available for guests and meeting attendees. Additional public car parks within 2 minutes walk including Trinity Street and Fairfield car parks.

Wheelchair accessible