Crown & Cushion Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (2923 reviews)
23 High Street , Chipping Norton , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.76
Some reviews noted issues with maintenance and cleanliness in the rooms.
Service
8.93
Service received positive mentions, highlighting friendliness and helpfulness of staff.
Location
9.27
Multiple reviews praised the central location and easy access to local amenities.
Room Quality
8.22
Rooms were generally comfortable, but some mentioned they could use updates.
Amenities
7.95
Limited food options noted during the stay, affecting overall experience.
Value for Money
8.71
Many reviews indicated good value for the location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
7.76
No significant food offerings mentioned, and some guests noted low quality or absence.
Overall Experience
8.63
Most guests reported a satisfactory stay with a few areas to improve.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:54

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Unique Accommodation
Experience a blend of antique style pine and dark oak furnishings alongside modern decor in our rooms, each with its own charm and character.

Convenient Location
Immerse yourself in the heart of a vibrant Cotswold Market Town, steps away from top-rated restaurants, a quaint theatre, and a boutique cinema.

Local Attractions
Explore the picturesque surroundings and visit nearby attractions like Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm, Blenheim Palace, and the charming villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold.

Ready to experience a memorable stay? Book now and indulge in the rich history and modern conveniences of our hotel.

Important information:

Please note that there is a charge of GBP 15 per night for pts. They are allowed in the bar and on the terrace but not in the restaurant while meals are being served.

Due to the current situation, the property is unable to offer breakfast and the pool is currently closed.

Bar meals are offered from Thursdays to Saturdays inclusive. Full English Breakfasts offered on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Continental breakfast from Monday to Fridays inclusive pre-booked when you checked in.

" the celebrity friends" such as Roger Daltrey. A couple of doors from the hotel Ronnie Barker personally ran his own shop.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2923 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.76
Service: 8.93
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 7.76
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Tim • solo_traveller • gb
1
Not good at all
Pros:

As bad as it gets

Cons:

Everything

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • au
8
Ambience aplenty
Pros:

Great location, stunning view from the room, room was really nice and staff were so friendly and helpful

Cons:

No complaints

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • gb
4
This is a diamond in the rough, it could be a lovely place with investment. Our room was functional and clean, the locat
Pros:

Location location location

Cons:

Property looks lovely from outside, internally it is very tired and in need of refurb, it’s a diamond in the rough. Spoke to a few local people who know the place and worked here over 30 years ago and told us it’s never been touched since they were there!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
10
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Gail • couple • gb
6
Tourist Trap - Stay Clear!
Pros:

The outside of the hotel looks nice.

Cons:

The room smelled. There was a background smell of mustiness and age, partly masked by bleach and cleaning products, but still very noticeable underneath. It wasn’t pleasant.

The furniture looked as though it had been bought from a clearance-house auction for £1. Nothing matched, there was no real sense of décor or style, and for £130 for one night we expected considerably more.

Most frustratingly, the room looked nothing like the photographs we had seen online. The difference was so stark that we genuinely felt misled.

The whole place felt like a time capsule from the late 1980s or early 1990s. I half expected Jeremy Beadle to spring out of the wardrobe and tell us we’d been set up.

We couldn’t find anyone in a position of authority. The lady on reception was pleasant, but unfortunately wasn’t able to resolve our concerns. Other staff tried to help, but nobody seemed to have the authority to actually deal with the problem. We even waited in the bar hoping a manager might appear. Nobody did.

The bar prices were ridiculous too. £17 for a pint of draught beer and a gin with soda. For a moment I thought I’d somehow ended up in Dubai.

Breakfast was another low point. I’ll simply say that cracking open one of the boiled eggs from the continental buffet is an experience I’d rather forget.

We genuinely tried to make the best of the stay because Chipping Norton itself is lovely, but this hotel is not representative of what the town has to offer.

The one positive was that the sheets and bedding were clean.

My recommendation: stay somewhere else. Even the Premier Inn around the corner would be a better option, and I genuinely can’t believe I’m having to say that.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Parking difficult

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Garry • couple • gb
10
Lovely hotel in a lovely place!
Pros:

Everything was great !

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Robert • extended_group • au
2
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Mathew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location staff were very friendly and the room was very clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • couple • gb
7
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Beverley • couple • gb
8
Comfortable bed and warm . Very clean . But sort the WiFi and include a breakfast with your stays .
Pros:

It was very clean in our room and around the hotel .

Cons:

Our bathroom smelt very musty . It was clean but no air could get into it as no windows apart from in the main bedroom. The WiFi was not good . Could only watch itv which still kept losing connection. The breakfast on offer wasn’t good . Would have loved a proper cooked breakfast, considering the price of staying there you’d think breakfast would be included. But £9.00 for a bowl of cereal selection of bread , cakes and fruit was not worth it .

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
10
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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pride • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay on a lovely 4 poster bed room with en-suite lovely bar facilities and great breakfast too!
Pros:

Nice and clean room but dated needs updating

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Jess • couple • gb
8
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Alun • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Randy • couple • ca
8
It was Ok.
Pros:

It was very quaint. The staff ad Linda were top notch.

Cons:

The beds are to hard. Didn’t like the three flights of stairs. A lot for someone pushing 70

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Bullingham • couple • gb
6
Lovely stay in The Cotswolds, Chippy great location to visit Blenheim Castle and all things Clarkson
Pros:

The four poster bed was splendid, a real nice touch to match the quirkiness of the property. Staff were friendly and helpful, to receive chocolates and prosecco in celebration of our wedding anniversary was a lovely touch. The bar was fully stocked with friendly bar staff. Good parking in the rear courtyard.

Cons:

The only real downside was a damp smell from the bathroom, perhaps from the shower curtain set up needs reviewing as the smell was overpowering.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee