The Chequers Hotel

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Scored 7.8
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.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • 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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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Adeel
Germany Germany
“Everything was perfect. Check-in was smooth. Clean, big room. Washroom was well equipped. Awesome”
Warren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was very comfortable with good food it was ideally placed for our visit to Newbury. The staff were very friendly and helpful”
Deb
Australia Australia
“A well priced hotel in a good location with parking as a bonus”
Rose
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely stay at the Chequers for the races. Love the location - easy to get into Newbury and a nice walk to the race course. Tasty breakfast and comfy beds. Easy to park and friendly staff.”
Cheryl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent convenient location, car park, friendly staff, nice bar and garden. Breakfast included. Tra, coffee and water in room, as well as anything else you need for a short stay. Great value for money.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff and the amenities were great. The room was large and the location was excellent to walk around Newbury and beyond. The Chequers Hotel is a classic from an era of distinction. Breakfast was delicious every day and of great value. I would...”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very helpful receptionist after I had left my iPhone in the taxi”
Craig
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Big rooms, really friendly people, great breakfast, location was amazing, good car park”
Zillah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for a brief stop in Newbury. Excellent staff, value for money, clean and comfortable”
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We enjoyed our stay, The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was clean, comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was very good, with plenty of choice.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Smoke House
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Chequers Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

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.

FAQs about The Chequers Hotel