113 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5DT, United Kingdom
#6 of 16 hotels in Newbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 372 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 September 2024
Peter
United KingdomCentral and good parking
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Michelle
United KingdomRooms were a little basic, but fine for what we needed. Breakfast was not good. Not enough selection and room was small and dark.
The pub, the food, location, staff all good.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Rambling
United KingdomOld building so uneven floors and creaky floorboards as expected. Shower in bathroom- "rainfall" showerhead that covered pretty much all the shower footprint, difficult to not be under the water to larger up hair or leave conditioner in for a bit! Lighting in bathroom also a bit dim. Not unusable just not ideal for doing your makeup! Also no wardrobe or drawers for anyone who likes to unpack suitcases whilst staying.
Really nice pub and very friendly and helpful staff. Bed was comfortable and the location really convenient. Very much enjoyed staying here. Despite it being a popular pub, the rooms are quiet and we had no issues sleeping even with the window open. Self serve continental breakfast was perfect as didn't want to be tempted by a cooked offering!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Anne
United KingdomThe room was a bit hot or maybe it was us, so we had to keep the window open onto the main road but they did provide a fan.
Centrally located, great shower and lovely restaurant and garden. We appreciated the breakfast that finished at 11 am that we could eat in the garden room. The staff were amazing.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Nicole
United KingdomThere’s nothing I didn’t like, it was what I excepted.
Nice little pub, comfortable rooms, right in the centre of Newbury, not too noisy despite being in the centre. Free parking. Friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Burdess
United KingdomCarpark was adequate. but make sure you put your registration into the PC at the Bar. A minor negative
The Dolphin is a Pub with rooms. Our room was spacious comfortable bed. Shower and Toilet OK. TV good Food in Hotel was good, General Bar cuisine. Bar area was comfortable outside and inside. Breakfast was Continental. Nice meats and bread. Cereals also. A nice Breakfast offering. Location was excellent a short walk to the Town. for us a long walk to Newbury Races(40minutes) Would I stay again, "most definitely" Good Carparking
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Susan
United KingdomExcellent having free parking and very good location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Deborah
United KingdomThe staff were great. We stopped for dinner and it was fantastic
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Susan
United KingdomNo still water in room or breakfast tea bags
Friendly staff. Good atmosphere.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Evette
United KingdomLovely little boutique hotel, excellent location. Continental breakfast was good. All in all a good stay.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Qianya
United KingdomBuilding and facilities a bit old. Car park location a bit confusing.
Very friendly staff. Good location. Clean and tidy room.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Christine
United KingdomWindow wouldn't close & the bedside light fitting was unstable.Room 1 a little noisy as there were 3 parties ongoing downstairs & people in the beer garden
Very central easy check-in staff lovely
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Karen
United KingdomLovely rooms. , friendly staff , nice breakfast, and free parking . Good central location 👍
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Christine
CanadaThere really was nothing I didn't like. We had been warned there might be noise from the bar before they closed at 12 but there was not enough to bother me (although I DO sleep with earplugs anyway...).
I LOVED our staff at the Dolphin! When we checked in, I thought 'what an unusually helpful staff member'!! And it just got better from there! ALL the staff went above and beyond the call of duty with SUCH a feeling of helpfulness(kindness?)! Breakfast was very nice!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Lyndel
United KingdomFriendly staff, comfortable well equipped room, nice pub and enjoyable breakfast. Only negative was the street noise as our rooms were on the front.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Louise
United KingdomFelt overpriced for what you get, bathroom was very small and the breakfast was very basic (we actually chose to go somewhere else). For £134 a night would expect more. That being said, it's a great location and the employees were really friendly and helpful.
Really friendly employees, great location and comfy beds.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Arron
United Kingdombreakfast was very basic but was as expected
friendly staff. Nice location and very comfortable. Nice beer garden
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Philippa
United KingdomBasic continental breakfast with black bananas left out. Very little choice of tea.
Friendly welcome, peaceful night's sleep, no pub noise. Good shower.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Sara
United KingdomThe coffee machine in the breakfast area wasn’t working, And the very appetising specials on the food board weren’t available
Free Guest Parking. Lovely ambiance, Lovely staff, nice beer garden and the food was good. The Room was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed, for an overnight stay.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Joanne
United KingdomQuiet even when the pub was busy downstairs. Large room and bathroom. Good parking facilities. Excellent location.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Craig
AustraliaVery noisy in room when pub patrons stay late but only relates to Fri and Sat I believe. Quite steep stairs to negotiate with luggage but not a deal breaker.
Great location with good off street parking. Nice pub food and atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Dr
AustraliaShower screen too short to prevent water hitting toilet if not very careful. Needs a little work.
Location to train station and the high street. Friendly and helpful staff great breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Anuj
United KingdomNothing to complain about.
Lovely staff. Room and shower were great. And the location was very central
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Rhoda
United KingdomDisappointed that we could not get the coffee machine to work at breakfast and there was no one to ask.
Good location, comfortable rooms, great staff. Would recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
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