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Reviews of The Elephant & Castle Hotel 3 stars

Broad Street 29 Broad Street, Newtown, SY16 2BQ, United Kingdom

#19 of 20 hotels in Newtown

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 736 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much to complain about. We stayed for 2 night and 1 of the breakfasts was only ok - the next days was much better.

    Good sized bathroom facilities (bath and shower). Excellent river view. Comfy bed. Friendly/helpful staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    9.0
    Most satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have done with more teabags for tea in the room.

    Perfect location for what we needed.room was cleanand tidy and a comfortable bed.breakfast was good too and staff were helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was part of the bill and we don't usually eat early in the morning

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    8.0
    Perfectly location and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double room was small and slightly cramped with bathroom door.

    Location was very good in the town, easy to walk everywhere. Breakfast was very good, freshly cooked..free parking was perfect. Whole set up was good. Bed was extremely comfy and linen was crisp and fresh. Lift to rooms was a bonus. Great bathroom and walk in shower.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Great one night stopover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV didn't have normal choice of terrestrial channels. Would have liked the addition of some fruit available with breakfast.

    Location. Room size and river view. Water plus tea/coffee making facility in room. Reasonably priced pub/restaurant on site. Breakfast included. Free on site parking.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    9.0
    Our short stay was enjoyed by a comfortable hotel with good staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    We received a warm welcome by Michael. He was friendly, efficient and helpful both at check-in and at breakfast. Hotel location was perfect. The room was clean and comfortable. Lovely to walk by the river and around Newtown.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    8.0
    Very nice stay lovely breakfast with very happy lady serving food
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 207 had water damaged ceiling that had not been repaired made room look uncared for

    Location and pricing

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    7.0
    Work Trip
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired decor. Toilet seat broken. No choice at breakfast.

    Location. Staff very attentive,

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    8.0
    Great for overnight
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows need a clean.

    Carpark behind hotel. Good food. Central location. Refurbished bathroom with shower.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely hotel. Will stay again!!! Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nighttime entrance is bizarre. Bar closes at 10. Reception closes at 8.30. Breakfast serving/ routine is a bit chaotic

    Excellent location. Staff were really friendly. Breakfast was fantastic. Bed was comfy, room was lovely!!!! Very impressed with the room, lovely river view, HUGE bed, decent sized TV. Bath & shower. What a lovely little stay.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The town has a unique history.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could you improve the coffee at breakfast please?

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    7.0
    All OK in general
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Problems with the Fire Alarms being set off by burnt toast in toaster first thing in the morning.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    8.0
    Good, affordable but slightly tired hotel ideally situated for easy access to the Welsh countryside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room overlooks the cinema which is a nightclub on Saturday nights and very noisy in the early hours when the revellers get kicked out. Rooms were a little tired and room 102 had a problem with its floor which was soft and sagging.

    Lovely big room, nice breakfast, lovely situated on the river side and easy walk to the rest of the town.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    7.0
    Basic , clean and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Lovely room overlooking the River Severn. Great friendly staff. Terrific breakfast. Lovely hotel

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    8.0
    A friendly hotel at Newtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, our dining experience was impacted by the unavailability of the chef for dinner.

    The staff. The whole team was so kind and friendly. Totally worth the experience. Nice property, right at the town center; inclusive parking.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay. will stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    rather dated needs some renovation.

    good car parking facilities. good bar.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    8.0
    Overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was OK, just a bit of noise during the night from the club opposite , i guess rooms to the rear wouldn't be affected

    Room wad clean and comfortable , breakfast was good. And Newtown was a nice town. All in all a nice stop over , would stay again. Good stopping place if driving around .

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast options weren't explained when we arrived, it just seemed that you could only have a full English, although there was a vegetarian option of this for our daughter. At breakfast the next day, other visitors were offered different choices

    Location in the town centre was ideal Staff were friendly Room was clean and the bed was comfortable

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    7.0
    Overall an enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    On the evening of my arrival the restaurant was catering for a large party and I was unable to have a meal. Residents should have priority and the hotel should not overstretch its resources to the extent that residents are excluded.

    My room did not have a chair, but the staff were able to provide one immediately.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    9.0
    very nice location. uncomfortable bed. Bar closed too early, considering it was a Friday, 10pm very early.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    uncomfortable bed

    location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been good to have been forewarned that there was an event on so restaurant was not available. This was not mentioned on booking or arrival.

    Excellent and good choice in breakfast items.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    9.0
    Elephant and Castle is a great place to stay, central to Mid Wales. The staff are great and very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There does need to be attention with the replenishing of the complimentary teabags, milk, coffee sugar etc we have stayed about three times before but attention to these little details would bring up the ratings on FB and booking.com

    great breakfast, if you didn’t want the full one choices could be made. Not a problem with the staff. Who were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Woken up by at 3.30am by people, loudly leaving the night club opposite. Breakfast could have been better, but was OK.

    Room was super clean, spacious. Comfy bed. View beautiful, loved hearing the sound of the river.

    Stayed in May 2023

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