The Bear Hotel by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8 (1835 reviews)
Charnham St , Hungerford , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Fax/photocopying
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Pet bowls
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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 1835 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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Nomad 399 solo_traveller gb
8
Good value hotel in a pretty village.
Pros:

Comfortable room, nice bar and reasonable breakfast.

Cons:

No issues

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Valerie couple gb
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Brenda couple gb
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple gb
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Diane solo_traveller gb
9
Very comfortable
Pros:

Lovely room in building across car park, so away from noise of the pub. Room looked newly decorated, very clean, good lighting and an exceptionally comfy bed. Fabulous breakfast and evening meal. Staff all lovely. Very quiet, looks a bit underused, which is a shame, but looks as though the whole place is undergoing a refurbishment. Good luck to them, this place is lovely with great staff and deserves to be supported.

Cons:

Tap on bathroom sink very wobbly and door handle falling off. Room had a balcony which overlooked a lovely green area with a stream - would be lovely if a bit of attention given to outside sitting area - it was a bit rickety and chairs were quite dirty.
Having said that, it looks as though there is a programme of works being undertaken - workmen were working on rooms below, so it may just be a case of it all coming together in time. If so, rooms will be fabulous.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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edward couple gb
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

All food great and staff amaxing

Cons:

Too short a stay

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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LondonLockwood Friends getaway Loughton, Essex, England
10
Superb value ..
Pros:

Had just a one night stay here and its refreshing to see that there is still value to be had . The rooms were clean..sleep quality good and a rain shower in the bath worked fine. The breakfast was 12.50 and offered fine continental choice with a good hot selection to boot. The downstairs bar was terrific offering happy hour which i took advantage of..5 pounds for a pint was a bargain coming from London which just went through a tenner in certain pubs.
All in all ..a great stay and would return if in the area. Comes highly recommended.

2026-05-12 via Tripadvisor
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cleeterc Family Valencian Community
10
Friendly staff ,great food
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff , I had their Sunday roast which was exceptional .I would certainly recommend the Bear Hotel

2026-05-12 via Tripadvisor
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Anna solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Emery solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
9
Lovely stay, good food, decent room
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely, plenty of choice, n location brilliant

Cons:

Everyrhing was fine

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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paul couple gb
8
Lovely, would not hesitate to stay again.
Pros:

Very quirky. Old building with lots of beams and uneven floors. Added to the charm. Lovely warm welcome on arrival.
Nice clean bedroom, although tea tray a little basic.
Excellent evening meal, steak cooked to perfection. Very good breakfast.
Car parking an added bonus.

Cons:

Noticed that bin in main toilet was full on first evening and still not emptied on leaving the property, although I had been in at the same time as the cleaner on one occasion. However, apart from that small issue, very clean throughout.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Carlo solo_traveller gb
9
Attentive staff
Pros:

They could store our bikes ok. Very courteous staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Jameus solo_traveller fr
4
A éviter
Pros:

L'emplacement
Le restaurant

Cons:

Insonorisation catastrophique
WC défectueux
Écoulement du bain défectueux
Prise electrique défectueuse

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Gail couple gb
7
Good value in a great location with lovely staff
Pros:

Everything was great - the beds were exceptionally comfortable and the staff couldn’t do enough!

Cons:

A few of the areas could do with a deeper clean

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Good friendly personel

Cons:

Catch on window broken

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
7
Friendly staff clean rooms a bit more attention to detail
Pros:

Friendly staff on reception always tries to get us into our room as early as possible

Cons:

The communication between the booking and the bar as we were booked in on dinner bed and breakfast but when I got the bill for the food I was asked to pay for the food. I queried the bill and was told that reception didn’t tell the bar they said we had chosen off the wrong menu. How were we supposed to know??? It was resolved in the end but as we didn’t have a starter that was included thought they may not have charged for the sauce for the steak.next time we will have a starter even if we don’t eat it

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Lionel couple gb
8
Very good value for one night.
Pros:

Room facilities were clean and comfortable, apart from the lack of a safety mat for the shower, which we had to ask for.
I believe this is as important for the elderly as a hair drier.

Cons:

I have said this before. The Greene King printed breakfast menu is virtually unreadable, with the most important facts being printed in back ink on a black background. Who okayed this?

2026-05-04 via Nuitee