At The Elephant at the Market, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Highclere Castle. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.25 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
The Elephant at the Market Hotel
The Elephant at the Market Newbury
The Elephant at the Market Hotel Newbury
Frequently asked questions
Does The Elephant at the Market offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Elephant at the Market does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Elephant at the Market?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Elephant at the Market?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Elephant at the Market?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Elephant at the Market?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Elephant at the Market like?
The Elephant at the Market is a short 6-minute walk from Newbury Station and 4 minutes' walk from Kennet & Avon Canal.
The Elephant at the Market Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 23, 2024
Average stay
Bedrooms are in need of a refresh, not as nice as the pictures suggested. Expect noise until about 10pm from the pub. Bed was not great, sagging and lumpy. Nobody was to be seen in the morning for checkout or breakfast so not sure how that works, I went and got breakfast in town.
Simon
Simon, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 1, 2024
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Gary
Gary, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 19, 2024
Horrible hotel, dirty and smelly and the food is horrendous. Soend your money elsewhere.
Barbara
Barbara, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
James
James, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 15, 2024
Poor service
Car park access wasn't detailed on their site. Ended up with parking in a separate car park and incurring charges. Phoned before hand but no option would go through to a member of staff despite numberous attempts.
Bathroom light broken in the bathroom as soon as I checked in.
Clock wasn't the right time
Poor communication from staff as to how to get back into the building after hours ended up with us walking around the building. A simple "you need this door" would have been so simple and saved a lot of hassle but given the other issues it's clear staff simply don't care
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 5, 2024
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6-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 1, 2024
Bedbugs
The staff made sure I either arrive before they close up or that they have made arrangements for me to check in.
The room is seemingly clean though ridden with moths and bedbugs which I have been their food for the night keeping me up the whole night.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 15, 2024
James
James, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 14, 2024
James
James, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 14, 2024
Traditional pub, nice people, good price.
Perfect for a one night stay after arriving at Heathrow and heading west.
CHRIS A
CHRIS A, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 8, 2024
Keifer
Keifer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Great value room with parking located in central Newbury, friendly staff and lots of dining options, would definitely return.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 26, 2024
Brenda
Brenda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 23, 2024
Francis
Francis, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 15, 2024
I thought the staff were very friendly but the overall condition of the property was very basic. I would not recommend any of my friends to stay.
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 14, 2024
Disapointed and over priced
Wasn't made aware of possible noise from town, in room info said ear plugs would be provided, they weren't!
Sofa bed uncomfortable, main bed was very hard. Issue with water, poor lighting. Staff very laid back, no signage for check in.
Expensive for what in was.
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2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 13, 2024
Nice location for a stay in the countryside, close to the train station for an easy day trip to London.
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 6, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
james
james, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2024
Lovely stay!
Great visit, friendly, attentive and helpful staff. Food was fantastic. Room was clean and quirky and comfortable. Loved it!