The little gem of Donnington…read more I have been staying here on business for a few weeks having stayed at some competitors' hotels in the local area and cannot recommend the Donnington enough. The service is always friendly yet efficient and the staff are more than happy to help with any queries or niggles I have during my stay. Rooms are split into two tiers; standard and executive (executive rooms being larger with a sofa, walk-in shower and separate bath, and robes/slippers included). Room service food is superb and always delivered promptly even during busy periods. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The bar area is great and the staff are friendly and attentive. The decor provides a warm, intimate and relaxing atmosphere and is great for winding down in the evening. Breakfast in the restaurant in the mornings is superb and well worth the money. The cooked breakfast is particularly tasty and features meat from local farms. The spa and gym facilities are where the hotel really shines. The pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room are not to be missed (quiet times in the week are from around 7pm). The changing room/shower facilities are well thought out and provide ventilated lockers, trunk/swimming costume drying, shower gel, shampoo/conditioner, hair straighteners and driers.

Stayed here on a business trip. Fairly standard hotel near Newbury in the South of England…read more Facilities for the meeting were very good. Staff were friendly and attentive. Rooms were clean and the price was reasonable.

Great bar that does food and has a large selection of drinks, including a regular change of ales…read moreand ciders. Indoor and outdoor seating. Check out the meal deals.

We live this place! Jerry, Hamish and cute little Marmite and Sparkle make this pub so homey and…read morewelcoming. This historic pub is amazing! We definitely look forward to each time we go and have been going here for 10+ years. In winter the fireplace is going and keeps it nice and warm. With two dining areas and outside seating (with a heated area too), there is a bit of room for groups and recommend booking for any special event. The food is always good and prepared using fresh, local ingredients. Recommend the Pork Medallions and any fish dish available. The cook is humble but gifted. You can also reserve a room as well. We do so when we have friends or family in. This is the only place we go to for the all year round. We rate this pub very highly for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, the staff are always friendly and understand customer service very well. The food is always excellent and the bar is always well stocked.

The most impressive wine list that I've seen in an English pub, even a gastro one. All dishes were…read moregood. The crab thermidor is yummy and fresh. The spring chicken is so tender. I will be back in this one.

We ate at the Crab on Saturday evening, having previously booked a table for two. Our expectation,…read morebased on other reviews and the awards on the website, was a fine dining experience. We were shown to a small table in a room that was quite possibly the worst decorated room I've been in since the 1970s. The ceiling was covered in fishing nets with shells. All the shelf space was cluttered with empty wine bottles. Our table was small and in front of a fireplace full of clutter. The service was attentive but a little confusing, we were served by, I think, six different people. The menu was badly laid out and the specials were announced to us, after we inquired twice, at high speed. We therefore decided to stick to the printed menu. Crab, Asparagus Cakes, Apple & Ginger Puree, Crayfish Vermouth. Not as expected from the menu. The menu entry implies Crab with Asparagus Cakes, so we expected some crab with some sort of asparagus patties, not crab cakes. The dish of crab cakes and cabbage was edible but so salty that I had to rinse my mouth several times. Disappointing. Grilled Red Mullet, Wild Mushroom Crust, Stilton & Thyme Risooto, Sauce Forestierre. My wife had expected a 'crust' of mushroom, not a creamy paste. She removed the 'crust' from the Red Mullet, in order to taste and enjoy the fish. The only flavour she got was one of over-fried fish. I also tasted the fish, it was quite hard and obviously over-cooked. The stilton flavour in the lovely creamy 'risooto' was undetectable, it just tasted salty. Disappointing. Pan Fried Wild Turbot, Scallop Girasole, Koffman's Cabbage, Confit of Cherry Tomato. A very pleasant dish! Roasted Monkfish, Ratte Potato & Cornish Crab, Courgette Puree, Basil & Olive The Ratte Potato was lovely! No taste of crab though. The monkfish was tasteless and chewy. Disappointing. The Crab's Assiette of Desserts for Two. Mixed reviews, mostly nice. Overall, the poor ambiance and poor food coupled with fine dining prices made for very poor value for money. I think the awards on the website are misleading, they are clearly living off past glories.

Great little Inn in the center of Newbury. Nothing fancy, but it beats the hell out of staying at…read morethe local Hilton when travelling on business. I would absolutely stay here again if I was in the Newbury area.

I would give The Queens Hotel 10 out of 5 if it was possible a Hotel with none Hotel prices when it…read morecomes to dinning. Politeness in service, a fantastic menu with well cooked and prepared meals. It is very spared out and well furnished within with a very relaxing atmosphere and a well lit dinning area, it has a small patio around the back although this is adjacent to a very busy road it is well fenced off. The Hotel has a large bar serving a good selection of beers, wine's and spirits with two guest ales. I would highly recommended The Queens Hotel if you are ever in or around Newbury.

The Queens Hotel, in Newbury Marketplace is quite a traditional bar, restaurant and bed &…read morebreakfast. There is a very warm, welcoming atmosphere, and I find generally (excluding Friday and Saturday nights) that there is always room to sit and chat with your friends over their reasonably priced drinks. The food (available on several different menus) is presented nicely and tastes deliciousprice wise this is also excellent value. My own downside would be the toilets - for some reason they always seem to run out of paper in the ladies and you have to continually ask the bar staff to go and fill up!