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The Elephant & Castle Hotel

Broad Street, Newtown SY16 2BQ , Wales
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The Elephant & Castle Hotel
Ranked #8 of 13 Newtown B&B and Inns
15 April 2013 -
cineriz
6 April 2013 -
GEORGE M
 
 
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UK
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15 reviews 15 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

The reception area is new, I believe, but doesn't forgive the general ambience. A pub hotel, basically. That should have rung warning bells! The room was on a slant and it took a lot of energy not to roll out of bed. The room was past it, especially the bathroom which had that awful 70's avocado decor. Come to think... More

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Craigavon, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

My wife and i stayed for a 9 day period over Easter and thoroughly enjoyed our stay On arrival we were greeted by a very courteous receptionist who was very helpful she took the trouble to show us to our room a nice touch in comparison with some hotels where you are simply handed a key and pointed in a... More

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Bridgend, United Kingdom
1 review
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Stayed at this hotel last weekend for a family function. The room was refurbished to an extremely high standard. Bed linen, towels, room facilities were all excellent. Ask for room 102 if you stay, you will not be disappointed.

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Taunton,Somerset
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

stayed here in 'refurbished' room 2nd Feb' . Very cold although radiator in the room( not much effect) Bathroom razor point situated up high , very difficult to access. discovered a MAN was responsible for design ( Of Course) NO room for toilet holder !!! and no instructions on using the Modern sink plug!! Had us scratching our head!! on... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

we stayed at this hotel an wasent happy at tall, we arrived at the front bar to be pointed to reception where there was no member of staff there, we waited for 10 minutes but still no body to check us in, after about 20 minutes we finally checked in an shown to our rooms, we stayed in the bothy... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013 via mobile

Do not go into the bothy, nightmare, could even hear upstairs occupant snoring and flatulance, could hear three tv,s at the same time, heared next doors mobile conversation, very squeaky floor boards etc - not a good nights sleep. The tea making facility is in a fire place! Banged head trying to make a cup of tea, tv high up... More

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Reading, Berkshire
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

My fiance and I stayed here for a friends wedding nearby. He had orignally booked one of the bothy rooms and I went on the webstie to check them out and they looked fine - no frills but nice enough. We arrived at the "pub" and were worried we were going to be staying above it but were thankful when... More

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MK, England, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

This hotel should be good - but it sadly misses the mark and is instead an expensivly below average mess. I had a refurbished room - the linen was horrible and cheap, with cheap nasty quilts and pillows... The TV was wall mounted and as this was cheap the viewing angle did not allow you to watch in bed. The... More

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Andrea P, Manager at The Elephant & Castle Hotel, responded to this review
19 November 2012

We are extremely disappointed that any guests would not bring to our attention, any issues they have during their stay. All our re-furbished rooms have modern flat screen TVs positioned in appropriate places. All corridors to refurbished rooms have been tastefully decorated. Corridors to the remaining un-refurbished rooms will be upgraded at such time. If a guest requested more pillows... More

Newtown, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

Variable, one person serving behind bar and waiting on so slow service. Kids meal was good but adult portions about the same size as the kids! 8 small scampi and about 15 chips massive Side salad to fill the plate! Much better places to eat in town.

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Cymru
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18 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

staff very friendly and welcoming breakfast, excellent, good choice, the full Welsh kept me going all day. bar meals, good value and quality,recommend the liver. Good choice of real ales, Big Nev bitter went down very well. Room, very clean but unfortunately the usual noise from the ever considerate smokers gathering outside the front of the hotel. No good if... More

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Also Known As:
The Elephant & Castle Hotel Newtown
The Elephant And Castle
Address: Broad Street, Newtown SY16 2BQ , Wales
Region: United Kingdom > Wales > Powys > Newtown
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Wheelchair access
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Ranked #8 of 13 B&Bs / Inns in Newtown

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