The Bear Hotel

Not one for posting reviews, but this was pretty bad. Firstly the staff were lovely and this doesn't reflect on them at all. Room 24. Go have a look. The room is tired but the bathroom is apocolyptic. Last upgraded about 40 years ago, light switch is illegal, shower head holder snapped off, water so hot that you cannot add enough cold to make it usable and the water stinks. Prob crap in the water tank. The silicone around all surfaces must have been done with a knife and fork or possibly with a blindfold on. I'm not really exaggerating either. The three cups we had on the tea station were coated in dried detergent (that you couldn't see) leading to 2 cups of tea being thrown and a day of soap suddy mouths. The room was hot, but that's not really anyone's fault. But having the windows open just meant we had to listen to a rowdy crowd doing coke and drinking just outside the window. Bed was comfy. Sheets were smelly. In the morning, someone had distributed the days clean sheets for the changeover leaving them outside each room on the filthy carpet. My oh my. The cheek to charge £100 for this.... Never again thanks. I have photos and a video of you want them.

ideal for short breaks, good food and friendly atmosphere

Nice quirky hotel.

Comfortable room (#33), luxury bathroom with large walk in shower, fluffy towels. Excellent full English breakfast included in room rate. A fan would have been welcome as not comfortable opening window as ground floor room. No info in room inc wifi code. Definitely recommend this hotel

Good location, friendly staff, but the beds are TERRIBLE. This was probably the worst bed I have ever slept in!

It was oke for staying one night.

Two night midweek stay for work. Location is excellent as right in the centre of Wantage, with access to local shops and restaurants. No hotel car parking, but overnight parking available in local council car park (£3/night). Room was cosy and had all facilities needed for a comfortable stay. Relatively quiet during the night, but Wantage wakes around 5am, so expect to as well. Ate in the restaurant for the first night - good quality food, but ventured out the second night for greater menu variety. Good choice at breakfast with well-prepared meals. Quick service.

Lovely Stay look forward to doing it again.

Good hotel in centre of town, long stay carpark at rear of hotel £7 for 23hours,

Centrally located in Wantage with excellent staff.

Clean hotel, helpful staff, quiet, slept well, good breakfast. Enjoyed the stay.

Good breakfast, friendly staff.

Room was clean and comfortable. Bed a little hard. Very quiet during the night

God beliggenhed i hyggelig by. Lidt slidte værelser men virkelig lækker mad.

Had a great stay at The Bear Hotel. Love its charm and the feel of a true English hotel. It’s been here 500+ years. We stayed in a front room that looked over the Wantage Market Square. The room was fine, very clean, and the bed was comfy. However if you are tall, like over 5’ 9” you must watch your head and you probably won’t fit in the shower. Staff were all excellent! Love the breakfast that came with the room, delicious!

Great value, friendly staff

Great place to stop, we were doing the King Alfred Wa. Storage for bikes and nice place to stop in the middle of Wantage. Only issue is getting back upto the Ridgeway to continue trip.😃

Room was clean and well stocked great for a one night stay but could do with updating. Although parking is off site it is right next to the hotel and reasonably priced.

The room was spacious and comfortable. The included breakfast was excellent, with hot and cold options. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great value for money. Definitely would stay there again.

Good value for the price paid