The Chequers Hotel

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.2

In the heart of Newbury’s town center, only 5 minutes from junction 13 of the M4 motorway, this traditional 18th century coaching inn offers en suite accommodations. The 56 rooms with attached bathroom at The Checkers Hotel are fully equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers, TVs, telephones and free WiFi. The Smoke House restaurant offers many local specialties and a refined dining experience throughout the day. For a more casual atmosphere, guests can unwind in the bar with a drink and a wide choice of dishes. The Checkers Hotel is close to all that the town has to offer, including the many shops, bars and restaurants. Newbury Railway Station is about 0.6 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kenneth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I was thinking for the price it could only be awfull. Totally wrong. Nice staff. Nice enough room. Lovely well presented breakfast. Friendly breakfast staff. Free parking. Nothing negative to say. It's not raffles but it's also not trying to be...”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was great ,comfy beds large rooms ,friendly staff”
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location if you want to be in town. The hotel is quite 'ship shape'.”
Mary
United States United States
“Great location. Very comfy beds and full bathtubs for a soak. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was included and very tasty and comprehensive.”
Philip
United States United States
“Great location, near main shopping. Very good breakfast with many options. Staff was very helpful in arranging local transportation.”
Christopher
United States United States
“The restaurant was a nice bonus, especially the dinner menu”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“The location is perfect, the staff were very friendly, and the rooms were charmingly decorated. The beds were comfortable and things were very clean. The staff were kind to help us call a taxi when we needed it since we didn't have a local number...”
Mitch
United States United States
“The hotel was quite charming. We had a lovely view over the city and it was very clean. Plenty of parking in the provided car park. The provided breakfast was good. Location provided an easy drive to Windsor. If I'd have know how quaint the hotel...”
Melanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was fab being a 15 min walk and equidistant from the train station and my friends place. It's also situated right at the top of the high street. It's also near the canal and Victoria Park if you like walking and green spaces.”
Nassif
Switzerland Switzerland
“Breakfast was great. Comfortable bed and clean room.”

Hotel area info

Food and Drink

The Smoke House
  • Service
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Menu
    À la carte
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House rules

The Chequers Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Children/Extra Beds:

Please enter requests for extra child beds and/or cots, noting the age of the child, in the comments box when booking.

Group Bookings:

Reservations for 6 or more rooms made under the same name and for the same arrival date will be classed as a group booking and may require a deposit or full pre-payment before the date of arrival.

Pets:

The hotel does not accept pets, with the exception of service animals.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.