
The Crown Inn at Benson
Wallingford, GB
2.5 km (1.6 mi) from original
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Wallingford, GB
2.5 km (1.6 mi) from original
Rooms
8.3Rooms were stylish and comfy, but some reviews mentioned a need for updates.
Cleanliness
7.9Some reviews mentioned issues with room temperature and maintenance problems.
Location
9.4Great location, close to RAF Benson, adding convenience for guests.
No close alternative was identified for this preference.


Wallingford, GB
2.7 km (1.7 mi) from original

Wallingford, GB
2.5 km (1.6 mi) from original
The George Hotel
8.2/10Shillingford Bridge Hotel
7.4/10The Crown Inn at Benson
8.6/10The George Hotel
8.6Rooms generally described as comfortable, cosy and in some cases spacious with good beds; occasional comments about smaller rooms or stairs to certain rooms.
Shillingford Bridge Hotel
6.3Dismal decor in some rooms and discomfort from noise reported.
The Crown Inn at Benson
8.3Rooms were stylish and comfy, but some reviews mentioned a need for updates.
The George Hotel
6.8Mixed cleanliness: several guests reported dust, cobwebs and inconsistent room cleaning; other guests found rooms and bathrooms spotless.
Shillingford Bridge Hotel
6.9Generally clean, but specific complaints about room decor and cleanliness were mentioned.
The Crown Inn at Benson
7.9Some reviews mentioned issues with room temperature and maintenance problems.
The George Hotel
9.4Consistently praised central location, convenient for town centre and attached pub; considered a major strength by multiple guests.
Shillingford Bridge Hotel
8.4Excellent location noted, with beautiful views in certain rooms.
The Crown Inn at Benson
9.4Great location, close to RAF Benson, adding convenience for guests.
The George Hotel
8.6Mixed service: many reports of friendly, helpful staff and excellent bar/breakfast service, but recurring understaffing, slow service at times, and difficulty finding staff for check-in/checkout.
Shillingford Bridge Hotel
7.8Staff were generally obliging and responsive, but had a few communication issues during the stay.
The Crown Inn at Benson
8.3Mixed feedback; some staff were friendly, but there were instances of unprofessional service.
The George Hotel
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—The George Hotel
8.4Food generally rated very positively (excellent breakfasts and hotel food), but some guests found breakfast options limited for vegetarians and there were isolated incidents (sour milk).
Shillingford Bridge Hotel
8.4Breakfast and restaurant meals received high praise.
The Crown Inn at Benson
8.4Breakfast was enjoyable, but there were service issues with food delivery.
The George Hotel
7.8Good amenities including an attractive bar, complimentary tea/coffee and parking, but parking fills quickly and there were isolated issues (pigeons in eaves, carpark incidents, awkward stairs).
Shillingford Bridge Hotel
6.8Basic amenities present, some lacking such as missing toilet roll holder and towel rail.
The Crown Inn at Benson
8.8The pub and dining experiences were highlighted positively.
The George Hotel
8.2Viewed as good value by many guests ('reasonably priced', 'met expectations'), though service/cleanliness issues reduced perceived value for some.
Shillingford Bridge Hotel
7.3Good value overall, but complaints on room pricing relative to quality.
The Crown Inn at Benson
8.8Generally considered fair for the price point, though some services were lacking.
The George Hotel
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