Swan, Thatcham by Marston's Inns

Hotels
Marston's Inns
7.6 (540 reviews)
Station Road , Thatcham , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Poor food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.31
Overall reviews indicate cleanliness was average with mentions of dirty plates and concerns about housekeeping.
Service
8.28
Positive sentiment about friendly and helpful staff, but noted concerns about staffing levels.
Location
8.82
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location near public transport.
Room Quality
7.77
Mentioned small room sizes, noise issues, and varying quality in different rooms.
Amenities
7.3
Basic amenities provided but missing toiletries and limited breakfast options.
Value for Money
7.76
Some guests felt it was not great value due to size and facilities offered.
Food and Beverage
5.31
Negative feedback regarding breakfast availability and limited options.
Overall Experience
8.28
Most guests had a positive overall experience despite some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:41

Property Description

Convenient Location

Located just a 3 minutes' walk from Thatcham Rail Station in the historic county of Berkshire, The Swan by Marstons Inns offers a perfect blend of comfort and accessibility. Ideal for both leisure and business travelers, our en suite rooms provide a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring or work.

Cozy Rooms and Dining

Each room at The Swan features a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Indulge in a variety of sandwiches, snacks, and a wide selection of beverages at the bar. The on-site restaurant caters delicious lunchtime and evening meals, guaranteeing a satisfying culinary experience.

Local Attractions

Explore the charm of Thatcham, known as Britain's oldest town, located just 4 miles from Newbury. Discover the picturesque River Kennet, Kennet and Avon Canal, and the nearby Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre for a memorable stay.

Ready to experience a delightful stay at The Swan by Marstons Inns? Book now and create lasting memories in Thatcham.

Important information:

Any damage you cause to the rooms will be charged. In severe cases you will be contacted by the property with regards to the damage caused. A breakdown of the charges can be provided.

If you require check-in outside the standard times, please contact property using the details on your Booking Confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 540 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.31
Service: 8.28
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 7.76
Food and Beverage: 5.31
Overall Experience: 8.28
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Liz couple gb
10
Ideal location, nice to have the pub with pool table too! Great place
Pros:

Direct access to the room without needing keys to access buildings other than my room and not needing to traipse miles through corridors to my room

Cons:

The green light on the fire exit sign in the room did stop me from sleeping the first time I slept here. Appreciate the need for something but this is really disturbing to sleep. I brought eye mask next time so may be worth warning guests

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and ate in the restaurant with family and food was great.

Cons:

Have stayed here a few times and always had a lovely stay but as other people have commented rooms are looking a bit tired and could do with a good deep clean and makeover.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Steve family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
5
Not the best experience
Cons:

An hour to take our order for a pre-booked 1:30pm table for lunch was not good. Toilet in our accommodation not very clean & we also had to ask for clean glasses to go with our bottle of wine ordered to go with our lunch.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
5
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller gb
1
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Mihaela family_with_children ro
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Rob family_with_children gb
9
Cons:

No remote control for tv in room 1

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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robpW2558DI Business
10
Friendly staff, good food and clean rooms
Pros:

I have been staying at the Hotel during the week for a while and am pleased with it. It has more character than the larger chain hotels, free parking and the rooms are cleaned daily which is a rarity these days.
Good service from everybody including Poppie, Elliott and chef Fred. Poppie always draws a shamrock on the head of my pint of Guinness.
The food is good with a different food and pint offer Monday to Thursday.

2026-01-29 via Tripadvisor
3
391janb Couples Newbury, Berkshire, England
2
DISGRACEFUL
Pros:

We booked for lunch having not been here before. On arrival we found it difficult to find the entrance to the car park, it was a very wet day and difficult to read the parking instructions. We entered the pub and were very disappointed with the overall appearance it was dingy and grubby but most of all it was very, very cold. We and other guests enquired about the parking and were told if we gave our reg no we wouldn't have to pay parking fees. Who pays parking fees in a pub!! Asked where is disabled parking and was told there was one space out there somewhere.
Greeted by two employees who really didn't seem very interested, unprofessional and untidy. Found our table ourselves but couldn't set a tab up for drinks. Sat there for a while but it was so cold, there was no heating its January cold and very wet, when someone said something to the bar staff was told the would ask the manager if he could switch the heating on but this didn't happen.
In the end we left without eating, will not be going back.
Why does the hospitality industry complain about how they are struggling and treat customers in such an appalling way.

2026-01-21 via Tripadvisor
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Kitty couple gb
2
Wouldn’t have booked stay with no breakfast. Should not of advertised breakfast if not available
Cons:

Pre booked breakfast and paid for on line . Swan not open , no breakfast both days . Only house keeping lady on site ☹️

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Sam solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Quick check in with very friendly and helpful staff. Proximity to the station is very useful.

Cons:

The room was poorly sound insulated (mainly through the door). There is a train level-crossing nearby which sounds an alarm for a few minutes every time a train goes through, noise from the room above could easily be heard at night through the ceiling.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
D
Debbie couple gb
6
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
B
Benson couple gb
8
Cozy, comfortable, pleasant
Pros:

The rooms are separate buildings, theres coffee and tea provided in the room, the room feels cozy overall, theres a TV (not too fancy but still), and the room and bathroom look nice.

Cons:

The bathtub kept draining rapidly after being filled and plugged

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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rob solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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OWEN couple gb
9
Friendly staff and clean warm rooms. I would use again
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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ROSANA family_with_children br
8
Pros:

Localização muito boa!

Cons:

Quarto pequeno

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
3
346zoes Couples Newbury, Berkshire, England
2
You need staff !!
Pros:

We wanted to support our local pub and have a festive drink on Christmas eve. Arrived to a busy pub which was expected, the only free table.was stacked high with dirty plates and glasses. Tried to buy a drink but after waiting 20 mins and no sign of service we left. Very disappointing to see only 2 or 3 staff working. Poor management.

2025-12-24 via Tripadvisor
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Robert solo_traveller gb
8
2025-12-10 via Nuitee
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rob solo_traveller gb
9
2025-11-27 via Nuitee