very nice hotel, large light room with a balcony w...

very nice hotel, large light room with a balcony which was a surprise bonus. The room was a little tired but nothing to worry about. The room was very hot however the staff had made an effort to cool us down by providing a fan. The restaurant was pleasant and the menu reasonably priced or you could eat in the bar, this is partly why I rated good. The tables were not cleared and you could see customers clearing there own tables. Outside was worse very little outside space few tables overlooking the car park which were stacked with empty glasses and overflowing ashtrays, not a very nice place to relax. There was a large area round front of hotel which with a pagoda and a few hanging basket would be perfect for an evening drink in the sunshine. Large spa and pool available which I simply didn t have time to use but looked very good. Would stay again because location to Newbury was good . Nice stay but think hotel letting itself down by simply not providing nice atmosphere and ambiance, in the relaxing areas