Our pick
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
Newbury, GB
★ 3-star8.4/102,071 reviews
1.5 km (0.91 mi) from original
English
Bacon Arms, Newbury vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
7.5Some rooms reported as needing updates, size was good.
Cleanliness
8.0Rooms were clean but noted issues with the bathroom needing updates.
Location
9.1Beautiful location, enjoyed by multiple reviewers.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4
Newbury, GB
★ 3-star7.8/1089 reviews
0.91 km (0.56 mi) from original
Our pick
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
Newbury, GB
★ 3-star8.4/102,071 reviews
1.5 km (0.91 mi) from original
Key differences
Rooms
The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M47.8
Bacon Arms, Newbury6.4
Cleanliness
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club8.0
Bacon Arms, Newbury5.5
Location
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club9.1
The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M47.8
Service
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club9.0
Bacon Arms, Newbury6.9
Food & Breakfast
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club8.5
The Chequers Hotel6.5
Amenities & Facilities
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club8.5
Bacon Arms, Newbury7.5
Value
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club8.5
Bacon Arms, Newbury6.4
The Chequers Hotel amenity advantages
Concierge serviceLaundryElectric vehicle charging station
The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4 amenity advantages
Fitness facilities
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club amenity advantages
SaunaFitness/spa locker rooms
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.4 km.
The Chequers Hotel: 0.10 km (0.06 mi)
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club: 1.5 km (0.91 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Bacon Arms, Newbury
7/10The Chequers Hotel
7.8/10The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4
7.8/10Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
8.4/10Rooms
Bacon Arms, Newbury
6.4Reviews noted outdated and poorly maintained rooms.
The Chequers Hotel
6.5Critiques on room comfort, old decor, and issues with heating were noted.
The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4
7.8Property described as lovely; room/property quality praised
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
7.5Some rooms reported as needing updates, size was good.
Cleanliness
Bacon Arms, Newbury
5.5Multiple reviews indicated poor cleanliness, including dirty coffee cups and smell of smoke.
The Chequers Hotel
7.0Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and smell in the rooms.
The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4
7.8Standard quality for this hotel tier
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
8.0Rooms were clean but noted issues with the bathroom needing updates.
Location
Bacon Arms, Newbury
9.0Multiple reviews praised the location as a major positive.
The Chequers Hotel
9.0The location received consistent praise, being central and convenient.
The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4
7.8Multiple mentions of a great, central location
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
9.1Beautiful location, enjoyed by multiple reviewers.
Service
Bacon Arms, Newbury
6.9Mixed comments on service with some staff being unhelpful.
The Chequers Hotel
9.0Staff are friendly and received positive sentiments across multiple reviews.
The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4
7.8Host repeatedly described as friendly/fabulous in reviews
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
9.0Staff were friendly and helpful, providing good service.
Sleep & Noise
Bacon Arms, Newbury
—The Chequers Hotel
—The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4
—Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
—Food & Breakfast
Bacon Arms, Newbury
7.0Food described as typical pub food, lacking variety.
The Chequers Hotel
6.5Breakfast service was poorly managed, impacting the overall sentiment.
The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4
7.8Standard quality for this hotel tier
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
8.5Food was well-prepared and enjoyable.
Amenities & Facilities
Bacon Arms, Newbury
7.5Limited mentions; standard amenities present but need improvement.
The Chequers Hotel
7.5Mixed reviews on amenities and availability such as breakfast and facilities.
The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4
7.8Standard quality for this hotel tier
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
8.5Offered tea and coffee in the room; amenities were generally appreciated.
Value
Bacon Arms, Newbury
6.4Some reviews felt the price was high for the quality received.
The Chequers Hotel
8.5Generally reasonable value, though some guests felt it did not meet the 4-star standard.
The Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4
7.8Standard quality for this hotel tier
Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
8.5Good value for money noted consistently in reviews.
Landmarks
Bacon Arms, Newbury
Goldwell ParkThe Chequers Hotel
The Symphony Of The TreesThe Old Library - Within easy reach of Train Station and Racecourse - Excellent road links via the A34 and M4
Landmark data unavailableDonnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club
Donnington Castle