The Bear Hotel by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8 (1984 reviews)
Charnham St , Hungerford , gb

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1984 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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Andrew couple gb
5
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
4
Pleasant but hotel scruffy
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I have stayed in this hotel many times over the last 30 years and this is the first time I’ve thought it’s really aged and verging on not being cared for. Needs an update asap!

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Alan Swinburne solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely characterful coaching Inn hotel in great location. Choose room if you dont like traffic noise
Pros:

Clean white sheets and towels
Great massive shower head with great quantity of water.
Excellent new bathroom
Nice little writing desk in the good sized room too
Nice bar and food facilities downstairs

Cons:

I had the room on the side of the hotel next to the main A4 road, so traffic noise was a little problematic. But the bed was so comfy that I slept like a log. 4 big pillows.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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christine couple gb
8
Good overall stay, we did have a couple of issues but they were quickly dealt with and resolved
Pros:

Lovely clean white bedding and towels
Decorated lovely
Good shower

Cons:

Outside areas need a bit of attention but they do seem to be working on it

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Dave solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
A comfortable, characterful and friendly hotel offering good accommodation at a sensible rate.
Pros:

We didn't eat at the hotel, though we did have drinks from the bar which were fine.
The hotel seemed to be very popular, our stay was very pleasant the hotel was a very large characterful building with a friendly atmosphere. Our room was comfortable, there was good wi-fi and if visiting the area again we would certainly call in again.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Alex extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bathroom and shower

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Jenny solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Das Essen war sehr lecker, Abendessen sowie Frühstück. Das Personal war sehr nett!

Cons:

Durch die alten Fenster wurde der morgendliche Verkehr sehr laut.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Megan couple gb
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Hole solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Was in a good place to get where we needed to go, staff were friendly

Cons:

Found hairs in the bath on arrival wasnt very clean, not enough towels in room, breakfast was not very good either

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Humphreys couple gb
10
Great stay at the Bear hotel, everything perfect!
Pros:

Helpful staff, pleasant room with comfortable bed, and bathroom with good shower. Friendly atmosphere in the bar and tasty food at a reasonable price, good breakfast. Would recommend a stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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lydia couple gb
8
Great place
Pros:

A great hotel in a pretty village. Comfortable beds, nicely decorated bedroom, great staff. Clientele is a little contractor-y weekday evenings so we didn’t have dinner there but the menu looked great.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Lea solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely
Pros:

Lovely room

Cons:

NA

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Sally solo_traveller gb
7
Good value, comfortable stay
Pros:

Convenient, comfortable bed, staff very busy but accommodating, free car parking. Good value for money

Cons:

A lot of contractors stay here during the week so the car park becomes quite parked up and there is a bit of noise early morning when they all leave for work. Some parts of the bedroom and bathroom rather dusty and shower curtain a bit old. Bit of road noise in my bedroom.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Koen solo_traveller nl
9
Nice stay and the Bear Inn
Pros:

The service was great! Had a minor booking issue which was quickly resolved even at 12 am! Also staff very friendly polite and helpfull. Breakfest was also amazing, would recommend it!

Cons:

The hotel was very hot, and wasnt properly cooled before we came.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
9
Excellent service, comfy room, great location.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful, free parking on site, food was great. Service with a smile. All good.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee