The Bear Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8 (1937 reviews)
Charnham St , Hungerford , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Bar
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1937 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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Dann • family_with_children • au
7
Good stay
Pros:

Central location to town, nice charm

Cons:

No air conditioning so terribly hard to sleep when hot

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely courtyard room. Overlooking the wisteria on one side and rhe small river on the other. Very lovely period features in the room.. Main bar and hotel had plenty of places to sit, read and have a drink.

Cons:

Staff were friendly but could do with just being a bit more welcoming - felt more like an out of town motel than a small town's local hostelry. A minor point but I'd like the hotel to do really well and feel weren't quite selling the experience. Older gentleman who was serving in the restaurant was particularly friendly and warm. However younger chap refused to let me order a drink from the table as people had done' runners. However, I was a guest at the hotel so you'd think that would be guarantee enough. But thanks again ultimately a lovely short stay

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • gb
8
Lovely short stay.
Pros:

Good location, friendly staff and nice room.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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cindy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good
Pros:

Location
Food

Cons:

Van parked outside my room with a guy sleeping in it with his dog. Felt uncomfortable locked the balcony door and window.
Lots of cobwebs.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pleasant
Pros:

Nice town, good food, nice place to stay.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Iain • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
9
Very Relaxed
Pros:

The style of the room
the garden outside in this warm summer
the nature and the river that you see through the window
the wood decorations
The curtain in the bathroon so there is no water outside.
the design in the wallpaper
the picture in the bathroom, it is one of my favourite for Xmas.
Its near to everything in this romantic town., the supermarkets, stores, charities, train station, river, boat rides, cafes...
Its easy to find.
The bed was excellent special for my husband that he was tired driving from far.
The chairs in the room were very comfortable.
The fun was just proper for the summer season.
Soft sheets

Cons:

a little fridge.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
8
Quick stop over as a halfway house on our journey, really pleased with the food, drink and service
Pros:

Dinner was excellent fast service and realy tasty, staff were all exceptional

Cons:

nothing from us, only wish i could eat more :-)

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
9
Welcoming, comfortable good bicycle storage too.
Pros:

Clean and somewhat safe for bicycle storage too.

Cons:

Room 17 smelt a little damp.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
Good location, friendly staff, rooms need bit of TLC.
Pros:

Good value breakfast, good choice. Location of hotel very good.Friendly staff.

Cons:

No place for hand soap dispenser in bathroom, had to leave it on shower floor or on toilet which is away from sink . No toilet brush . Windows need cleaning, decoration poor, peeling wallpaper.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • family_with_children • au
10
LOVELY STAY AS USUAL
Pros:

LOVE EVERYTHING about THE BEAR. Been coming for over 10 years (except Covid). GOOD food, Great town. Interesting shops . Friendly staff

Cons:

NOTHING!!!!

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Dave.63 • solo_traveller • gb
10
Stopover on our way to Southampton
Pros:

Friendly staff.
Comfortable room.
Good food selection.

Cons:

There was nothing really that we didn't like.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • gb
6
fine
Pros:

close to quaint location

Cons:

hard bed

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Use to be lovely

Cons:

Is now ready for a paint job and this was the 3rd stay in 6 years was great at first but now outside our room at back of the kitchen was filthy and bin cages on show and cigarette buts been there for a few weeks, painting chips everywhere in rooms and restaurant, we have now gone elsewhere to stay until this improves

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • extended_group • gb
10
Fantastic. Carnt fault the staff the location the town
Pros:

I’ve stayed at the bear several times now and I love it

Cons:

The location the people the red kites

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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richard • couple • gb
10
Great
Pros:

Good location in an attractive town near the M4

Cons:

WiFi

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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DannyB83 • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The Breakfast was lovely.

Cons:

Not enough light in the room, could do with another light on the ceiling.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Murphy • extended_group • ie
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee