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Hare & Hounds Newbury
Feel like the standards are going downhill. The towels in the room were tatty with frayed edges. Lots of dust on the bottom of the rails in the hanging space. In the restaurant, none of the napkins were ironed and looked like they had been recycled from table to table. The breakfast menu has been ...
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
pentahotel Reading
Staff were helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House
Had to wait for someone to come to the desk and then she forgot to give us a key. I am allergic to feathers and she brought ida new comforter and pillow but it was actually a dirty matresss cover. Was so gross. We just slept under the duvet cover. Hair in the shower. Not impressed at all.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
PREMIER SUITES Reading
Spacious, comfortable beds, good location. Broken lift was a challenge for elderly guests to get to the second floor. Loud revelers leaving the nearby club from 10pm -3:30am every night. Fully stocked, but Lacking some amenities, like a mirror and outlet in close proximity to each other for doing ...
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
The Bear
City Wall House by House of Fisher
Clean room and all amenities
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
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Donnington Castle
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West Berkshire Museum
Delve into the history of Newbury and West Berkshire at this delightful regional museum that focuses on the surrounding landscape and the lives of local people.
Shaw House
After a tumultuous history and a massive restoration project, this Elizabethan manor is now a center for events and conferences.
Newbury Racecourse
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