Name: The Elephant at the Market
Address: Market Place, Newbury, England, United Kingdom, Newbury, Berkshire, GB
Price range: US$59–US$165 per night
Rating: 7.93

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Elephant at the Market stands out for its central Newbury location and free on-site parking, with many guests praising friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and enjoyable pub dining convenient for racecourse visits and train travel.

Several reviews report dated decor and maintenance issues such as broken blinds, tepid showers, damp patches or leaks, and occasionally small or overly warm rooms. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, ranging from very clean stays to complaints about grubbiness, mould, and, in one case, pests. Noise from the pub terrace, early bin collections, or the busy centre affects some rooms, and breakfast extras like paid hot drinks or slow service frustrate a few guests. Overall, expect a characterful, centrally located pub-hotel that’s handy for town and trains, with experiences varying by room and night.

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Facilities

Free on-site parking is a consistent plus for a central property, and the pub/restaurant and terrace are popular.

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10

ian

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean small room, ideal for staying for a couple of nights. Right in the town centre and provides parking.

8

Iain

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In an excellent location on the Market Place in Newbury. Ideally placed for visiting the canal and the town centre. The room was in a converted block at the back of the hotel and was comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was cooked to order and very good. Staff were friendly and helpful. There is secure parking at the back of the hotel.

10

Scott

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice rooms, clean,free car parking which is good for a city centre location. Perfect for newbury races.

10

Michele

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay with parking. Comfy big bed.

10

Rod

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location right in middle of town centre with private parking and free

8

Tracy

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just stayed one night ideal for Newbury races 15 minute walk great bar area and outside drinking area is situated right in the town centre with free car parking

8

Joy

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location and parking. Lovely area in central Newbury which is pedestrianised during the day. Nice hotel rooms sympathetically modernised with character. Staff very very helpful. Only negative was noise after 10 pm of customers in the outside area. They weren’t being rowdy but the sound carried enough to keep us awake.

10

Andrew

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value room with parking located in central Newbury, friendly staff and lots of dining options, would definitely return.

10

Abigail

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

5/5 for everything. Staff was kind and helpful. Restaurant was delicious and offered great promos for food/drink and even had trivia night. Room and facilities are well kept. Won our group over with the heated towel warmers. Absolutely adorable room. Beds were so comfortable. Price and location right in the middle of all sorts of stores, cafes, etc was unbeatable.

8

Rachel

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely lovely place to stay. Staff super helpful. Fantastic value for money! Gorgeous terrace outside which is lit at night and so pretty! Beds comfy and bathroom well appointed. It is noisy, but that is not the hotel's fault. It is in the centre of Newbury and there is traffic. Bit of renovation to be done outside, but I guess they'll raise the prices when this is fixed. Didn't bother me that the paintwork was peeling outside.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean, but reviews also highlight inconsistent standards. Issues noted include mould, hair in sinks, cobwebs, damp patches, and one report of bedbugs.

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10

Rebecca

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a very pleasant one-night stay at this quaint inn. The staff was courteous. The room was clean and comfortable.

4

Barbara

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Horrible hotel, dirty and smelly and the food is horrendous. Soend your money elsewhere.

10

ian

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean small room, ideal for staying for a couple of nights. Right in the town centre and provides parking.

2

Fiona

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Lawrence

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are always courteous. The room was clean and tidy

8

Gemma

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nicely decorated and very spacious, with huge bed and full bathroom Very reasonably priced. Clean.

4

Nina

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was once a lovely place to stay, as have stayed in the past... This time it was dirty, had to ask for extra towels and glasses, also had to ask for toilet roll, and asked for more coffee and tea as only x2 on arrival in room.... Asking staff for anything took at least an hour to receive.... Could do with staff who care about there jobs and where they work.

8

Stefan

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, good location in centre of town, friendly staff

2

Steve

15 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely disappointed with the room, it was of a very low standard, it was nothing like the room advertised. The standard of cleanliness in the room was way below an acceptable standard and was nothing like the room you advertised. When we booked this room we booked it in good faith expecting to stay in a clean lovely room as advertised by you.

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Paul

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Waited 40 minutes before being checked in. I was in troubadour room. The mirror was dumped on the floor not even on the wall, bathroom sink had hair in it. Not ideal when you want to bush your teeth. Was sat having a tea and notice mould and very old spilt liquid. Very uncomfortable bed, itchy and hard. Shame as was recommended to me but from the moment I walked it it was awful. Better off on the park bench

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Rooms

Room quality varies: several are spacious with big, comfy beds, while others feel small, dark, dated, or on sloping floors with maintenance niggles (broken blinds, tepid showers, hard or lumpy beds, hot bathrooms). Expect some noise in certain rooms, plus occasionally cumbersome Wi-Fi sign-in and limited views in annex rooms.

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6

Simon

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Barry Hale

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In general, ok, but the room is small and our window shade broke trying to close it and there was no one around to fix it, even at around 8:00pm. The location is very good.

8

Iain

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In an excellent location on the Market Place in Newbury. Ideally placed for visiting the canal and the town centre. The room was in a converted block at the back of the hotel and was comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was cooked to order and very good. Staff were friendly and helpful. There is secure parking at the back of the hotel.

10

Amie

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is massive. We walked in thinking it was going to be a small room but it’s really big, very spacious. The bed is unbelievably comfy. Recommend the stay as it’s a one minute walk from town centre. Service is very good and people there are lovely.

6

Fiona

19 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The pub is lovely - excellent selection of drinks and the food was great. However, we did struggle a bit with the room. At first glance it looked fine, but the bed was quite hard and uncomfortable, and the radiator in the bathroom was set to maximum and we couldn't turn it down! We just closed the bathroom door so the whole room wouldn't heat up. Neither of us slept well however due to the tilt of the floor and the hard bed so I'm afraid to say we cut our visit short! We'll certainly be back to the pub for food and drinks though, can't fault that part!

10

Michele

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay with parking. Comfy big bed.

8

Gemma

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nicely decorated and very spacious, with huge bed and full bathroom Very reasonably priced. Clean.

2

Barry

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When I booked it was not explained that the standard rooms were in a rather uninviting annex outside the main building, through a wrought iron gate and separated from the car park by a rough wooden fence. The room was dark and rather dreary, though clean enough. The whole place had a rather shabby feel. The staff did not go out of their way to be welcoming. (Rooms in the main building may well give a different impression). I would not choose to stay there again if and when I am in Newbury. Newbury itself is rather nice and, to be fare, the Elephant is in a good and convenient location in the market place.

6

Helen

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room very hot, thete was a fan but not very useful. Not much light- 1 very small window

6

Kenneth

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is convient for walking to many shops. The WFi sign in app is not user friendly. Hint, to specify the year of your birth you touch the present year (2025) and only then will other earlier years appear for selection.

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Service

Service is generally friendly and accommodating, with staff helping with late check-ins, booking issues, and local arrangements. A few guests report slow or absent reception, poor communication, or isolated rudeness.

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Michael

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rude staff, noisy rooms

10

Yurika

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was very nervous because it was my first overseas trip in a long time, but the staff were very kind and treated me and my son well. I stayed here to go to Highclere Castle, and they arranged a taxi for us, which was very helpful. I would definitely like to stay here again when I visit Newbury. Thank you very much.

10

Alan

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in, cheerful staff, interesting town. Convenient location for for The Corn Exchange.

10

Kristyn Van

17 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, the staff was very accommodating when I had made a reservation error on my end but fit our family of three in. Ended up staying there twice at the beginning and end of our UK trip! will be back!

10

Jarmila

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We checked in late, and the staff were super friendly and helpful! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the dinners. The pub has such a cozy atmosphere, and the chef and waitress were amazing. Big thanks to the manager too for keeping a table for us without a booking — really appreciated! Overall, a lovely place with great service. We’re so glad we chose to stay here!

10

Lawrence

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are always courteous. The room was clean and tidy

8

Ian

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient for Newbury town centre, train station etc. Comfortable and large room with massive bed. Shower could do with an overhaul and there really needs to be a bath mat to avoid accidents. Breakfast nice but a bit slow even though there were no other diners present. What irked me was being accosted on my second morning to be told in no uncertain terms that I’d left without paying for my coffee at the previous days breakfast. I thought that was quite small and left a bad taste. I had prepaid for breakfast but apparently that doesn’t include tea/coffee. Also need to improve consistency of information. The hotel sent a message after I booked saying checkin closed at 11pm - fine I thought - but I received a call at 930pm asking where I was as there were closing reception at 10. A bit stressed as I was still on the train.

4

Nina

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was once a lovely place to stay, as have stayed in the past... This time it was dirty, had to ask for extra towels and glasses, also had to ask for toilet roll, and asked for more coffee and tea as only x2 on arrival in room.... Asking staff for anything took at least an hour to receive.... Could do with staff who care about there jobs and where they work.

8

Stefan

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, good location in centre of town, friendly staff

8

Mrs Deborah A

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was good for train travel. Comfortable room. Hot water for the bath was much appreciated. Staff helpful and friendly.

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Location

Central Market Place location is walkable to shops, the Corn Exchange, train station, and Newbury Racecourse. Some city-centre noise is possible.

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10

ian

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean small room, ideal for staying for a couple of nights. Right in the town centre and provides parking.

10

Alan

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in, cheerful staff, interesting town. Convenient location for for The Corn Exchange.

8

Iain

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In an excellent location on the Market Place in Newbury. Ideally placed for visiting the canal and the town centre. The room was in a converted block at the back of the hotel and was comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was cooked to order and very good. Staff were friendly and helpful. There is secure parking at the back of the hotel.

8

Kevin

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice location for a stay in the countryside, close to the train station for an easy day trip to London.

8

Steve

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, free parking and quirky rooms. We loved it

10

Rod

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location right in middle of town centre with private parking and free

8

Tracy

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just stayed one night ideal for Newbury races 15 minute walk great bar area and outside drinking area is situated right in the town centre with free car parking

8

Stefan

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, good location in centre of town, friendly staff

8

Mrs Deborah A

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was good for train travel. Comfortable room. Hot water for the bath was much appreciated. Staff helpful and friendly.

10

C

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a nice small room in the hotel, lots of shops in Newbury and lots of places to eat and drink, and a nice stroll to the racecourse.

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Dining

Dinners and pub meals are frequently praised as tasty, and breakfasts are often enjoyed. Recurring gripes include breakfast not included or extra charges for hot drinks, occasional slow service, and a few negative food quality comments.

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Julie

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was lovely and clean. The meal in the bar was very good. I was a little disappointed that breakfast isn’t inc in the price of the room. As I thought for an average of £100 per night without breakfast was a little dear. Other than that it was great.

8

Larry

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whole building is on a bit of slant which makes moving around your room interesting. Restaurant food was not good. Beer was warm. Hamburger was tasteless. Pancakes were hard to cut.

2

Steven

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked a 2 night stay but only stopped 1 night due to the general grubbiness of both the room and the rest of the hotel The mattress was unbelievably uncomfortable and should be thrown away Breakfast was served luke warm and I could not believe it when I was told you have to pay for tea and coffee extra The whole experience was awful find somewhere else

10

Jarmila

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We checked in late, and the staff were super friendly and helpful! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the dinners. The pub has such a cozy atmosphere, and the chef and waitress were amazing. Big thanks to the manager too for keeping a table for us without a booking — really appreciated! Overall, a lovely place with great service. We’re so glad we chose to stay here!

10

Daniel

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value room in the centre of Newbury, staff are very friendly and helpful. We had only had breakfast but that was nicely prepared and very tasty. Although we live locally we were meeting friends for new years eve, and this is a much better option than taxis or trains. Will be returning to see what the food is like in the restaurant in the evening.

10

Audrey

28 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and lovely friendly staff. Great veggie breakfast

6

Paul

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was okay, but not what I expected. We booked a deluxe double and it was hardly that! The decoration to the walls haven’t seen a lick of paint in many years and one of the walls had more cracks in it like a dried up reservoir! We booked a full English breakfast for our duration which was very nice. But I have never had to pay for my beverages as an extra as these wasn’t included in the price. Two hot drinks and two orange juice was £13.90 per day. This was more than the breakfast. To be honest this did but a dampener on our stay as I never saw it in the small print, that’s if it’s actually is. I would give the Elephant at the Market 3 out of 10 as the food was very good.

10

Abigail

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

5/5 for everything. Staff was kind and helpful. Restaurant was delicious and offered great promos for food/drink and even had trivia night. Room and facilities are well kept. Won our group over with the heated towel warmers. Absolutely adorable room. Beds were so comfortable. Price and location right in the middle of all sorts of stores, cafes, etc was unbeatable.

10

Bobby

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay, room was beautiful, food was very tasty and the staff were great

10

Kay

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Needed a place to stay to visit Highclere Castle. This hotel is a short walk from the Newbury train station . Excellent food and lots of other eating places near by . Staff were very accommodating.

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Month	Average price
January	US$73
February	US$93
March	US$88
April	US$100
May	US$109
June	US$101
July	US$111
August	US$104
September	US$98
October	US$88
November	US$82
December	US$77

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $68	7 $113	8 $109	9 $104	10	11 $106	12 $142
13 $65	14 $81	15 $144	16 $118	17 $87	18 $148	19
20 $91	21 $81	22 $120	23 $100	24 $108	25 $113	26 $113
27 $67	28 $77	29 $95	30 $106

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $83	2 $86	3 $110
4 $59	5 $98	6 $93	7 $96	8 $77	9 $76	10 $101
11 $64	12 $91	13 $101	14 $96	15 $97	16 $77	17 $118
18 $82	19 $93	20 $160	21 $165	22 $98	23 $144	24
25 $60	26 $81	27 $92	28 $95	29 $72	30 $79	31 $99

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