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Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel

3.5 star property
Countryside retreat with international dining surrounded by lush greenery, complete with WiFi, fitness center and tennis courts for active travelers

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The Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel is set in peaceful rural gardens. Guests enjoy international dishes at the restaurant, maintain workouts at the gym, or handle business at the dedicated center. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff who enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

About the area

Located in Newbury, Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel is in a rural area. Highclere Castle and Welford Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Herongate Club and Hungerford Leisure Centre. Northcroft Leisure Centre and Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Newbury travel guide
Map
Elcot near Newbury, Newbury, ENG, RG20 8NJ

What's nearby

  • Avebury stones
    North Wessex Downs
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Snowdrops at Welford Park, where the Great British Bake Off is filmed. February 2020
    Welford Park
    11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Highclere Castle showing landscape views and heritage architecture
    Highclere Castle
    18 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Watermill Theatre
    8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Newbury Racecourse
    14 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Hungerford Kintbury Station
    4 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Plume
    7 min drive
  • The Borough Arms
    7 min drive
  • Mr. FRY'S
    7 min drive
  • The Woodspeen
    7 min drive
  • 1772
    1 min walk

About this property

Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
Consider a stay at Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Orangery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
Room features
All 73 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: GBP 13.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Orangery Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.95 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Welford Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kennet & Avon Canal and Deanwood Park Golf Course. Herongate Club and Hungerford Leisure Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 265 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Antony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before and it was excellent, stay, food very good. Very different now quite stark due to Covid 19 restrictions and no restaurant working. Breakfast in a paper bag outside your door with rather sad contents. Little ambience sadly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Imran Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would go again, amazing stay.

We had the best time at this location, beautiful setting and service, staff were so so lovely, we plan to go there again. Absolutely chuffed with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe place

We felt very safe. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

TonyC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was apprehensive after seeing some mid range reviews, but we didn’t encounter any issues Rooms were spacious and clean, check in was easy, and locations lovely. Grounds are well kept, and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its a shame that the swimming pool was sold off and no use of the jacuzzi, I came here thirteen years ago with my partner, but felt disappointed with lack of spa facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stunning building and all staff were excellent and very friendly. Sam at reception even printed off some crosswords for us at our request.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Meh! Average hotel

Not so amazing. Hotel lacks character or any atmosphere. Originally got a room just above reception which smelt like the open fires they had downstairs, I opened the windows to air the room and when I tried to close the window it fell apart exposing the sharp glass because the frame was so rotten. We were given a new room which was far nicer although much smaller - very pleased though as they had several Christmas parties whilst we were there and the original room would have been very noisy with merry people shouting! Hotel felt quite dated on the whole, the original room we were give (25) was particularly so and seemed quite dirty but new room better. Didn’t eat here and didn’t have any desire to either to be honest. Good location for Oxford and Newbury though. Went to The Red House nearby for dinner which was nice. The hotel have what looks like a lovely pool - and the reason we booked but later discovered that it’s been sold off and you’re not able to use this, the gym is a room which was closed too. On the whole, for the price - I’d say the location was good, free parking too. But wouldn’t stay again. I’d paid the £10-20 extra for a different hotel with an atmosphere, cleaner, up to date with more facilities. Be warned the lane from the road to the hotel is very rough, with plenty of potholes and rubble in the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff great, service good, hotel condition very poor, could be an amazing place to stay with some money spent renewing it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gostámos muito. A voltar.

Gostámos muito. Em especial os empregados. Eram todos muito simpáticos e solícitos. O edifício é muito giro. A parte antiga é muito bonita.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice stay but communal areas need a good clean

On the face of it lovely hotel with gorgeous setting. Staff were very helpful but in short supply when there was a wedding on. Rooms were clean but very old creaky building so you hear everyone walking about overhead and in the hallways. Nice shower and clean bathroom. Net curtains torn and room a little cooler on the old fashioned side. For the price however it is what you’d expect altho I did get a good rate for booking early. Problem with the kitchen meant we couldn’t order any hot food for dinner other than pizzas (over priced) or sandwiches. Breakfast room offered nice view outside but the dirty glass roof as did the cobwebs ms dead flies hanging from the chandeliers!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room 34

the hotel itself looked nice and was reasonabley priced for a last minute booking , I stayed in room 34 which is Twin bed - that was okay. unfortunately I didn't get much sleep because of a generator right outside the bedroom window. I did tell the reception on checking out but couldn't stay to sort due to another appointment elsewhere They didn't have tea / coffee ready in the room either as had to ask on reception. . he grounds were lovely and peaceful though although the secret garden area and old tennis court part looks like is in need of some TLC as looks old and tired. If I were to stay again it will have to be booked earlier in hope of getting a better allocation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wedding stay

Had an overnight stay during a recent wedding. Hotel and grounds are lovely as are the staff. Food was good . Drinks pricey. The room we stayed in was comfortable and quiet but a little dated. Hotel and lobby etc very nice, need to spend some attention to the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

J

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Adequate and a fair price

The place is a bit tired and the staff were a bit vacant. Breakfast was pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wedding Weekend

Family wedding fantastic venue and service throughout our stay. Only small complaint it wasn’t clear that the tea and coffee making equipment was under the machine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Delightful place but very tired, could well do with a refresh
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Roshni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Where do i start?! All the negative reviews on here are SOOO true. 1. The hotel smells of a hospital 2. No staff in sight to help with anything - MASSIVELY understaffed 3. Useless staff... none of them are helpful 4. You have to pay £5 to get room serve!!! Never in my life have i encountered this! We were 20 seconds away from the kitchen and main foye... 5. NOTHING is free here... theyll take every penby they can from you 6. We were placed right in the stairwell DISPUTE there being a hundred other room. 7. Every night, all we smelt in our room with FISH from the kitchen area. MADE ME WANT TO VOMIT! 8. When asked how far the town is from here and that we wouldn't be joining them from any meals, a manager or wannabe manager, gave us the most sarcastic comments on how far it is stormed off. TOWN IS A 10MIN DRIVE BTW. The best thing we ever did was not eat at hotel! 9. The "gym" is the size of a tiny box room! You dont see any gym pics on their website and theres a good reason why! 10. The pool isnt even theres and access to the pool is impossible. Staff are clueless and have no interest in even trying to accommodate your needs. We came to this place for a Valentine's weekend and it was certainly one to remember, in all the wrong ways!! We travelled over 110 miles each way for this dump and its the biggest mistake we made. I'D LIKE MY PETROL MONEY FROM THEM AS COMPENSATION!? Save your money people and stay away!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chester

It was very comfortable. The service was good and location excellent for my business needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel was 'ok'. Nothing special although from the outside it promises to be. Bed was comfortable but there were few luxuries in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with well appointed rooms. Friendly and attentive staff made a brief stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great dog loving hotel

Having read the reviews of the hotel prior to our visit. I was in fact very surprised to find it of a high standard in all areas. Great visit we had our small dog which was given a very warm wellcome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Room very dated and shabby with wallpaper peeling and cracks in the ceiling, even had a plant growing in through the window! At breakfast there was no cutlery on the tables, there wasn’t any bacon and on asking the waitress said it would be 2 mins, another 5 mins later asked again and the waitress very rudely said “we have only got one chef” I was quite taken aback by her response. There was a wedding on and I feel that priority was given to that for everything, which really shouldn’t be as we are all paying guests. Such a shame as a beautiful location, I feel they are charging a lot for what is provided compared to other hotels. Definitely would not put it as a four star.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Was probably a lovey hotel-in 1986

A lovely location, but that’s where it ends. We were in the Mews rooms which were terrible - small, really dated decor, chipped paint, tired looking rooms and translucent towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice rooms, comfy beds, great location, nice staff

Nice rooms, comfy beds, decor dated - but it's a period building so to be expected, great location and friendly staff. Lots of choice at Breakfast. Check-in was a little rushed and not a lot of information given to us (Eg. what time for breakfast, check-out time etc) but there we arrived in the middle of a wedding going on so we understood!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

A perfect stay everything was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel with great staff

Lovely hotel with wonderful views. Friendly staff, especially Lubo who was nice to chat to and very knowledgeable about wine and the extensive gin selection. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the duvet incredibly fluffy. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018