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Reviews of The Elephant at the Market 3 stars

Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BD, United Kingdom

#14 of 16 hotels in Newbury

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 742 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    8.0
    All went smoothly after a difficult arrival.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Late access code for entry to car park after hours.

    Ollie was extremely accommodating when I was stuck in London and needed to make arrangements for a late arrival, allowing a colleague to collect my key on my behalf.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi connection

    It was lovely just wifi no good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    Great location and very comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lighting in the bathroom was quite dim. But that could be my age!

    The check in was very smooth, there is free parking on site which is helpful. The staff were very pleasant. We had a lovely big room which was very clean. The bathroom was nice and clean. And we had breakfast where there was a great choice of options.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable & relaxing stay in a lovely town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bath water was lukewarm

    Lovely spacious room and comfortable bed

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    9.0
    overall good experience.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast service is very slow and not that great. Evening Menu has been the same for over a year needs to be more of a selection and light meals and sandwiches available after 5pm.

    Lovely hotel with friendly staff, comfortable rooms. Great location and parking. food is always good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cosy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in the stable block of the hotel, the room was quite nice apart from the very small window that couldn’t be opened. Plus it was very noisy.

    Close to the rail station and the market place of Newbury, with restaurants and shopping.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and good atmosphere and helpful friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    8.0
    Good hotel in an ideal location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We have stayed in the hotel for a number of years but it is starting to look a bit tired. Bedroom carpets are starting to look bare and it is difficult to open windows. No bath mat meant we had to use a towel on the floor. Bath is quite high and less mobile people might find it difficult climbing in and out of.

    Deluxe rooms are very large. Bed was enormous and very comfortable. Bathroom is nice and clean. The location is perfect and in the town centre of Newbury. Ideal for Newbury racings

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be included in a higher room rate.

    The room was clean and comfortable. The fish and chips were excellent!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I asked for a room with a shower cubicle I ended up with a room with a bath shower due to my disability I have problems using those

    Very nice room comfortable right and central of the town perfect positioning for a weekend away

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    8.0
    Nice room, comfy bed, great coffe pod machine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Lovely stay, the price and location was good, but the restaurant service was lacking for the hotel patrons.
    • Solo traveller
    • Cosy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting…..I had to order at the bar for food to take to the room and the bar staff moved without purposed.

    Location,price and privacy.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very central location. Friendly staff. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    7.0
    Good central location at a good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I unexpectedly needed to give a lift to someone late and the pub was closed and no-one to let me back into the car park, so I had to pay for a local car park overnight. Next morning they said they don’t give out the code for the car park routinely only if you ask - but they were closed when I would have needed to ask. They also were not willing to reimburse my overnight car parking fee. If they had done that automatically I would have given a higher rating.

    Good central location, a bit noisy due to nearby main road by they do provide ear plugs. Comfortable bed, lovely bathroom.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious and very clean room located in the heart of Newbury.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyed the stay and staff very busy but very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More staff breakfast v slow

    Staff friendly and helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    7.0
    An historic place to stay superbly located in the middle of Newbury
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rotten wooden bath mats which leave puddles of water on the bathroom floor. (Cotton bath mats please). Sticky dining room tables.

    It is a quaint old 17th century coaching inn turned into a bar and hotel. Food is good and the location is superb. Beds are comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Solo traveller
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, great staff. Good facilities. Comfy bed and pillows!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Excellent central Newbury location with a great bar and restaurant.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cosy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was excellent. Simple dishes done really really well.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    7.0
    Satisfactory Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a nice size as we booked the larger family suite but as it was facing the main street it was very noisy. People congregated outside at 3.45am every evening as I believe the Bar nearby was open until 3.00am. The old style windows did not keep out any of the noise. Unable to open any window in the bathroom.

    The hotel is central and convenient for Newbury Race Course. Plenty of Bars and Restaurants close by. The staff were very helpful and welcoming.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    7.0
    Expensive dungeon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Miserable reception by a man who was totally disinterested in us. Dingy lighting in the room and particularly in the bathroom (light missing above bathroom mirror) leaving one dull bulb Only one small window. Felt like you were in a dungeon .

    Location and parking

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable, but nightmare parking at hotel. I chose this hotel due to parking but road closures and no warning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two flights of stairs

    Nice room good location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    8.0
    A pleasant short stay for a family wedding. Friendly and efficient staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite difficult to find how to get into the car park as we didn’t know Newbury at all.

    Located conveniently for us to attend a wedding outside Newbury. Quirky decor in some of the rooms. Exceptionally friendly and efficient service from the young lady who checked us in and even served our breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    8.0
    Great experience, exceptionally friendly helpful staff. Delicious food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Brilliant location. Quirky hotel full of character

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely central pub with rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cosy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely spacious and characterful room, comfy beds. Breakfast wasn't booked in advance but was delicious and staff were very warm and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2023

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