The Bear Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8 (1750 reviews)
Charnham St , Hungerford , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Fax/photocopying
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Pet bowls
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Bathroom issues
Cleanliness concerns
Waiting for service at front desk

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
Concerns raised about cobwebs, dirtiness in bathrooms, and a need for deep cleaning.
Service
8.25
Staff described as friendly, helpful, and quick to resolve issues.
Location
8.75
Conveniently located for walking to shops and train station.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms mostly praised for comfort, but some mixed reviews on bathroom functionality.
Amenities
7.75
Free parking and decent amenities, though some fixtures need attention.
Value for Money
8.25
Good value for the quality of stay experienced by many guests.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Food described as delicious with good breakfast and dinner experiences.
Overall Experience
7.75
Generally positive experience with some specific areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:28

Property Description

Historic Inn in Charming Market Town
The Bear Hotel, located in the picturesque market town of Hungerford, offers a unique stay in a historic inn nestled in the stunning North Wessex Downs.

Comfortable Rooms with Scenic Views
Each room at The Bear Hotel features an en suite bathroom, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms even boast balconies with views overlooking Bear Island, providing a tranquil setting for your stay.

Fine Dining and Event Facilities
Indulge in a selection of traditional favorites at the on-site restaurant, complemented by a fine wine list and cask-conditioned ales. Additionally, the hotel offers a versatile function site for up to 80 guests, perfect for hosting memorable events like weddings.

Experience the charm and elegance of The Bear Hotel – book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.

Kindly note different conditions apply to group bookings of 5 or more rooms.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1750 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Ed • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Clean and friendly staff

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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ANDREW • couple • gb
7
Nice place to stay
Pros:

Great breakfast. Nice location for our needs.

Cons:

Could do with a deep clean and the hot water was questionable.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
J
Joanne • couple • gb
10
Ideal location, fab Italian nearby. Lovely, relaxed atmosphere
Pros:

The staff were lovely and so helpful

Cons:

We stayed once before so chose to come back as comfortable, friendly and good value for money

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
S
Sophia • couple • gb
5
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
10
Fantastic breakfast and stay
Pros:

Great service, clean rooms and a fantastic breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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CARLETON • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The location. The staff. The bar area.

Cons:

Room was very dark. Opening the curtains helped but the buses going passed were a bit intrusive. Needs more lighting.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
D
Dye335 • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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stuart • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
9
Relaxed, enjoyable stay in nice hotel with excellent staff
Pros:

Great location, relaxed bar and good pub food, very friendly and helpful staff, easy parking. They upgraded our room and we overlooked the river which was a nice surprise.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
7
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • gb
7
Good value, good location.
Pros:

Location and car parking.

Cons:

Staff in the evening behind the bar were extremely rude.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
M
martyn • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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wrighty1905 • Family
6
Pretty mediocre. Cheap should be cheaper
Pros:

we were a table of 10 and 2 meals were ok, rest were poor. Service was either non existent or very poor, the table wasn’t cleared from main courses when desserts were brought and the waitress made like that was ok.

2026-03-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Neil • family_with_children • gb
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

All room. Food staff especially Katrina thank you

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • gb
8
Location, price and service perfect short stay accommodation.
Pros:

Provided good gluten free choices for breakfast and dinner. All staff very friendly and helpful. Great car park.

Cons:

The room was very hot and couldn’t see how to turn it down. But I am sure if we had been staying longer and we had spoken to the staff they would have advised us.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay good food
Pros:

Friendly staff lovely food

Cons:

This is the third time we have stayed in room 41. The room is lovely however the light shades still have cobwebs on them and the beams have nit been cleaned in a long time. The shower head needs cleaning

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
J
Joy • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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M7509ELsteveb • Business
8
Great value for money
Pros:

Great and professional service. Steve was a tremendous Barman and kept us in good spirits and thoroughly looked after!

2026-02-26 • via Tripadvisor
P
Philip • couple • gb
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
5
The place did the job and was functional. It just seemed to miss on most things.
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee