About Hotel Newbury Manor
The Hotel Newbury Manor Hotel is a Grade II listed hotel just outside of Newbury on the banks of the River Lambourne situated on nine acres of watermeadows and woodlands. .
All of the 34 guest rooms feature an ensuite, and many have balconies overlooking woodlands and water-meadows. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, Freeview television, and tea/coffee-making facilities.
The Hotel Newbury Manor Hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Surrounded by nine acres of woodland and the Kennet and Lambourne Rivers, the hotel also has the capacity to host weddings and other events.
Breakfast and dinner are served daily in a new pop-up bar, as The River Bar on-site is currently under renovation.
The Newbury rail station is a 10-minute walk away, and the Newbury Racecourse is also within walking distance.
Positive Reviews
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Attractive Location.
Guests of the Newbury Manor Hotel had plenty of positive things to report with regards to the location and setting of this hotel. Guests loved the hotel grounds and the views of the two rivers, as well as the convenience for travelling, with the nearby rail station and main roads.
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Staff is Pleasant.
Guests mentioned that the staff at this hotel are welcoming and attentive, though sometimes they might be short-staffed. Guests reported mostly positive experiences with the reception staff, restaurant servers and barman.
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Warm Shower, Cosy Bed.
Reportedly, the beds are comfortable, and there is plenty of hot water and water pressure in the shower.
Negative Reviews
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Rooms are Tired.
Guests have been disappointed in the presentation and upkeep of the guest rooms at this hotel. Guests have reported a damp smell in some of the rooms, as well as tired furniture, tatty carpet, and the need for a fresh coat of paint.
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Meals Are Basic.
Guests also felt that the meals were left lacking. Breakfast was reportedly a basic continental selection, and the evening meals had slow service and basic food, in both content and presentation.
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Non-Events Not Prioritized.
Guests reported that if they were staying at the same time an event was taking place, such as a wedding, the bar and restaurant might be closed or the other regular guests may not get service. The hotel reportedly treats the guests of events with a higher priority than the other guests.