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The Chequers Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy delicious meals throughout the day and find peaceful relaxation in the evening at this conveniently located hotel near the train station.

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The Chequers Hotel welcomes guests with breakfast and dinner at The Smoke House restaurant. Visitors can relax in the garden or use the WiFi while the helpful staff assists with luggage storage. Past guests consistently highlight the attentive service and convenient location.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Sofa bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Normal Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 144 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster Suite

Four Poster Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Newbury, The Chequers Hotel is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Snelsmore Common Country Park, while West Berkshire Museum and Watermill Theatre are cultural highlights. Northcroft Leisure Centre and Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Newbury travel guide
Map
6-8 Oxford Street, Newbury, England, RG14 1JB

What's nearby

  • West Berkshire Museum showing interior views
    West Berkshire Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Donnington Castle featuring heritage architecture, a sunset and landscape views
    Donnington Castle
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Newbury Town Hall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Donnington Grove Country Club
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Newbury Racecourse
    4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station
    14 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • The Globe
    7 min walk
  • The Lock Stock & Barrel, Newbury
    7 min walk
  • Milk & Bean
    3 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    6 min walk

About this property

The Chequers Hotel

Upscale hotel near a train station
Consider a stay at The Chequers Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Smoke House, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 56 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Smoke House

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Chequers Hotel
Chequers Hotel Newbury
Chequers Newbury
The Chequers Hotel Hotel
The Chequers Hotel Newbury
The Chequers Hotel Hotel Newbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chequers Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Chequers Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Chequers Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Chequers Hotel located?

Situated in Newbury, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kennet & Avon Canal, Newbury Town Hall, and West Berkshire Museum. Northcroft Leisure Centre and Shaw House are also within 15 minutes. Newbury Station is 14 minutes by foot and Newbury Racecourse Station is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Chequers Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 857 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 857 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 857 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 857 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 857 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room decent size although tired, bathroom in need of refurbishment (shower rail loose) shower runs hot and cold. Great location for the town with on site car parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, good friendly service, great lication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, staff very knowledgeable and helpful, will use the hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good central hotel with lots of space inside. The buffet breakfast was good and well worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic weekend stay

Wonderful hotel with amazing attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was delicious and yes, it provided a good breakfast to set us up for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bar offered a good service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic and very friendly professional service Especially to Izzy on reception Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay . Nice room and pleasant staff. But can be a little load at night if your doom is facing the garden bar . But would stay there again 🤗
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great walking distance to all shops and restaurants (Bills was excellent!). Easy parking with a big lot. Spacious, clean rooms. Only issue was the electrical couldn’t support our adapters.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Six day stay

I have stayed in The Chequers several times while visiting family. This time for 6 days.The staff are great. They have always accommodated an early check in which is highly appreciated. The room is serviced daily. The location in Newbury town is excellent for local restaurants etc. Adequate car parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have staff here numerous times and the staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food and accommodation is brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Regular visitors - a nice room with comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wayne Steele

Old hotel, but really comfortable and staff were very friendly-100% will return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Second time staying in this hotel, staff friendly , definitely we will go back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Staff were nice, breakfast each morning was self-service, which is great, but more of; once it's gone, it's gone, very slow to replenish the items... The garden needs to be tidied as it's overgrown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position in the town and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although building and ambience a little dated the staff are friendly and everywhere is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved this place. Perfect easy location, staff were brilliant. Food fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Its ok. Tired in part. Rooms overlooking carpark super noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel for an over night stay. All the staff friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024