Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct25 By Ihg, Taunton
About the Hotel
Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct25 By Ihg offers an accessible location just off Junction 25 of the M5 motorway, making it an ideal base for exploring Somerset. This hotel features 99 air-conditioned rooms, meeting spaces, and leisure facilities, catering to both business and leisure travelers. Surrounded by attractions like Cheddar Gorge and the Quantock Hills, guests can enjoy a mix of nature and culture. The hotel also promotes environmental sustainability through various initiatives.
Location
Conveniently situated near Junction 25 of the M5, the hotel is a short drive from both the city center and Taunton railway station. Local attractions within easy reach include historical sites and beautiful natural parks, making it a strategic location for exploration. Guests can rely on free on-site parking, with public transport options available, including a bus stop located just outside the hotel.
Rooms
The hotel features 99 well-appointed guest rooms with air conditioning for optimal comfort. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, Freeview TV, and a work desk, accommodating both relaxation and productivity. For families, inter-connecting rooms are available, offering privacy while ensuring space for children. Dog-friendly rooms are also provided for guests traveling with pets.
Eat & Drink
Guests can enjoy a variety of dining experiences at the hotel's open lobby restaurant, which serves meals throughout the day. The menu includes a selection of traditional favorites as well as lighter snacks, available 24/7 via room service. The bar is newly refurbished and offers a casual atmosphere perfect for socializing, with options for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Leisure & Business
The You Fit leisure club provides a range of physical activities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, and steam room. For business travelers, the hotel boasts extensive meeting facilities with 13 versatile meeting rooms. These spaces can accommodate various sizes of gatherings, from small meetings to conferences for up to 300 delegates, along with necessary audio-visual support.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Video games
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel is conveniently located just outside Taunton, right off the M5, making it great for accessing all Somerset and North Devon's attractions. The rooms, although comfortable with great air conditioning, were affected by traffic noise from the motorway. The service was very pleasant and helpful, ensuring a pleasant stay overall. The dining options were good, albeit a bit pricey, and the hotel offered a variety of choices. However, the location, just off the motorway, could be a drawback due to noise concerns.
The hotel offers spacious and comfortable rooms, though the pillows were a bit too firm for my liking. It was very clean and seemed recently refurbished, but the mismatch in bed setup was a letdown. The service was top-notch, with the friendliest and most helpful staff I've encountered. The location was ideal for a stop between London and Cornwall, though it was marred by a large private party during my stay. The dining experience was a mix of very good options for vegetarians and some disappointing wrapped and dry food. The hotel needs some extra customer care training but excels in various facilities.
I had already paid for an Executive suite, but the room was essentially no better standard than a premier inn and in some respects less well planned and laid out. Overall, it was disappointing and masquerading as something it isn't. The hotel was lovely; however, due to a wedding going on the same day and an apparent lack of staff, my sleep was not great. The breakfast was very good, but some essential items were missing like fried eggs and bacon. The location is perfect for those heading down to the southwest of the country, great for a relaxing stay, but a little far from the town center. The dining experience was inconsistent, and some items were lacking, but the buffet had excellent, well-cooked food and attentive service. The staff showed great kindness and empathy, making my stay pleasant. The facility was dated, to say the least, with food in piles along all the corridors.
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