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Reviews of Markets Tavern Hotel

36 Free Street, Brecon, LD3 7BL, United Kingdom

#6 of 7 hotels in Brecon

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Review Score

Based on 593 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    9.0
    Exactly as advertised and very pleasant if you’re looking for good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was exactly as described. Far from the ritz but that’s not how it was advertised, staff were very friendly, location was very good, and overall very clean and comfortable rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    7.0
    bed above a pub okay just to sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the room and bathroom looked tired clean enough the light didnt work in bathroom ok could have just happened but no shaving light strip either, the shower unit couldnt be higherred or lowerred successfully not life or death but just tired, the telly pixillated so much couldnt get anything watchable after ten minutes of fiddling with cable ended up with radio2,

    the location is next twenty yards or so from Brecon Bus interchange, central to bars and restaurants and canal and walks, lovely big sash window old victorian building with tight stairs to the top floor, big baron ground floor

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Ideal for what I wanted
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was in a good location which wasn't noisy in the evening. It was clean, comfortable and well priced

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay, good value would go there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Good value, friendly and good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly welcome to our comfortable accommodation. Our bikes were well looked after for the night. A good breakfast was available in the morning

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I standard pub room Had a big bed which was great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    8.0
    Great for a short stay at low cost
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Funky smell in the room. Bathroom light didn’t work.

    Cheap. Central. Parking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    can't think of anything

    the Staff were welcoming and helpful, having a secure place to store my bike overnight was a big plus. The room was comfortable and good value. The pub was busy and passing through the bar it looked like everyone was enjoying the evening but I didn't experience any noise disrupting the peace and quiet of my room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional customer service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly staff! Went out of their way to help

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    Great value, great location, really nice owners, will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside was there was some noise from other nearby rooms but this is an older style property so I would say just factor this in and accept it for what it is as it is.

    Staff were really friendly and approachable. The location and parking is right in the heart of Brecon town centre with private parking which is excellent. The facilities for the en suite which is definitely the way to go were excellent and the bed was really comfy. The bar had a modest but good stock of ales and warm pork scratchings from a dispenser which should be a standard for all pubs and bars to have.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable nice staff would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing really ok as it is

    The location was perfect we didn’t have the breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Affordable stay in central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant stay, will go again for sure. Perfect base for anyone fly fishing on the Usk.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly owners. Very clean. Perfect for fishing trips to the Usk.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    9.0
    The staff were very welcoming and friendly marking us fell right at home. They only reason I didn’t give the full 10 is
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was comfortable and the bed was massive. The room had a nice size tv and included Netflix as well as the free view channels. They had some on site parking. It was a Short walking distance to the local town.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, welcoming staff, good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shared bathroom was a dissapointment, cold and a bit tired decoration wise.

    Great location close to the town centre with free parking. Host and staff were lovely and welcoming. Easy to access via back door so we didn't have to go through the bar every time.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    9.0
    An absolute pleasure. We have already begun to plan our next visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were really friendly gave us a warm welcome on arrival and accommodated our every need.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good location with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared bathroom

    Central location with parking

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    HOTEL for people travelling on budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise coming from bathroom door shared by two rooms.

    Great location with free parking. Morriston next to the hotel and Lidl not far.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower speed

    Room location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location and easy to find. Checkin was very easy with staff member being very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some areas of the property were a little dated , bathroom hallway carpets but this did not affect our stay

    The location of this property was good for our plans. The bar area was very spacious and clean

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom door lock was hard to use. When sharing a bathroom it would be good if it worked properly.

    The location was perfect with parking. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Great fun in the evenings. Made to feel very welcome.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    9.0
    Brilliant hosts. Value for money. Fantastic freshly cooked breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    We couldn’t say we disliked anything regarding our stay, not even the hosts could do anything about the weather.

    We really enjoyed our stay, we tried to book again 2 weeks later but unfortunately for us there was no availability. The breakfast was excellent and freshly cooked.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    8.0
    Good while traveling on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Out dated, but i expected that traveling on a budget. I wouldn't recommend for older people and those with mobility issues as there are a lot of stairs to climb up. Also hotel is not for those who are light sleepers, because there's no sound isolation. However it didn't bother us at all and we had a good rest.

    Location - very close to the Theatr Brycheiniog, only 4 min walk, so it was perfect to us to walk to the concert there. Cafes, restaurants are close too, Morrisons next to the hotel. Room was spacious, bed comfortable, it was clean. Staff friendly, free parking, wifi was good too.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    9.0
    Great place to meet friends without busting the budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Access to leave bags earlier would help but not a complaint

    Fresh cooked each person well cared for excellent value for money

    Stayed in November 2023

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