8.2
Very Good
From 468 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

9.0

Traveler Reviews The Bear Hotel

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Bryony
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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Nice looking old building, full of character in keeping with surroundings, however the downside to this was poor internal layout. There was a (small) lift but even with a lift we still had few steps up & down to get to our room so not a problem for us but less abled/non ambient may not have been able to enjoy their stay. Breakfast was very good, plenty of choice of buffet items & hot food off menu cooked to order. Staff at breakfast lovely. No air conditioning in room, only in bar. As we had heatwave it would have been nice but we’re in UK so not usually an issue. Minor building works going on (late May 26).
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Andy
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Was offered a hot drink and breakfast. By friend staff, I must add.. thank you
Tony
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Great stay, I’ll see you next month
Caroline
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Great location. Quirky old building with friendly staff.
Amancio
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Exactly
Tony
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Great stay, very helpful and friendly staff
Louie
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Not sure why this is rated so highly on this site. The hotel is very dated and quite drab. You can hear the running water of neighbouring room taps. To get to the room you have to walk quite away including through a room which has piles of junk mounted up. One good point was that the breakfast was listed here as continental breakfast but also included options for cooked breakfast included.
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Stephen
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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It was.ok
Nicholas
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Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Reasonable value for money. Comfortable bed and clean room. Goid breakfast. Only real issue was poor shower in bathroom with hot and cold water
Oliver
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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I booked this room last minute as I was let down by a booking at another hotel where the hotel was closed when I got there! A room was ready when I arrived minutes later. The hotel has a lot of character and the quick continental breakfast was just what I needed when I was working. What made this place stand out was all the staff were super friendly and helpful. So much so that when silly me left my credit card at the counter when I was leaving they very kindly posted it back to my home address which saved a lot of faff cancelling my old card. Thank you very much :)
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Matt
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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Room and breakfast
Stuart
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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Nice hotel but the rooms need some upgrading now which appears to have already started. We had a meal in the restaurant which was very nice and would recommend. The staff are all very pleasant and give great advice.
Francesca
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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The breakfast was wonderful - but the room was not great - it was right next to an alley where people were drinking/smoking into the night; so pretty noisy (no double-glazing). There was no shampoo and the mirror light kept going on and off! The hotel is undergoing renovations which might be the problem. Wouldn’t recommend for now, despite much appreciating the breakfast.
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Margaret
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6.0
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Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

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Restaurant and bar very good. Staff good too. Ideal location in the centre of Wantage. Ideal for bus services as stop right outside.
Jasvinder
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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Clean rooms
claire
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Friends and Family Family
4.0
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Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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We reported an issue with the shower which was not resolved. On the first day I asked for Gluten free bread and was told by the server that you did not cater for this. On the second morning a different server was on and offered us gluten free when we sat down.
Jennifer
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

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Great value, clean rooms, helpful staff.
Gordon
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Business and Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

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Great Breakfast menu included in price. All staff are very friendly and helpful.
PETER
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

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the room was excellent on the ground floor . Staff were friendly and we had an excellent meal in the restaurant and amazing breakfast .
jennifer
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with Partner
6.0
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Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

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Room small. Glass shelve in bathroom Breakfast eeds atten
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