The location is great, right on Marlborough High Street. The staff were very friendly and really could not do enough for you. We stayed in ‘The Library’ room which was lovely and spacious with real olde worlde charm, the bathroom was bright and modern and the shower was hot and powerful. Usual tea and coffee, biscuits plus a coffee machine. Breakfast was freshly cooked and plentiful with the addition of cereals , toast etc. To be expected in a very old building, floors are wonky and creaky and noise travels but ear plugs were provided by the side of the bed. We could hear noise from the bar but that stopped at closing time so not really an issue.

We really enjoyed our stay at ‘The Marlborough’ it was in a perfect location for our short stay for my husband to do some clay pigeon shooting at Barbury shooting , it was a real plus for me as Marlborough is honestly a lovely English market town full of very up market boutiques another really great thing is our dog ‘Bill’ could stay too and I enjoyed some super walks with him around Marlborough along the clean chalk bed river , also suitable for ‘Bill’ to have a paddle in! Everywhere seems dog friendly too , lovely coffee places too ! On the second day I drove to Barbury Castle, an ancient site on the top of a hill … certainly a good place for a fresh walk and what a great view!

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The Marlborough is a wonderfully maintained, quirky 15th century inn. Very well appointed rooms, clean, great breakfast. Excellent value for money. Would definitely stay again.

Whilst the staff were very pleasant, some were a little ineffective. I telephoned to say that we were unable to use our room on the first night due to a family issue, only to be telephoned later that evening by another staff member who was still expecting us. When we arrived to check in on the second day about 1pm ( we had already pre-paid for both nights ), we were initially told that we couldn’t check in until 3pm! My only gripe other than that was that the bathroom was generally poorly lit and the shower was virtually impossible to cool down.

When we pulled into the car park (which is very small) we were rather concerned about what the Marlborough would be like inside, but we were greeted by smiling and helpful staff and shown to a large and comfortable room with all the facilities we needed. The food that we had was exceptional perfectly cooked Fillet steak with the usual accompaniments, and in the morning an excellent breakfast. I have eaten in many restaurants and frankly found the unfussy and straightforward way the Marlborough has with food such a welcome change from much of the pretentious food in many of the hotel and restaurant chains.

I recognize that the Hospitality business is under great pressure in staffing but if the time could be fouind for the manager to visit the bedrooms to check that electricals are working once a week then the minor irritation in having a tv which was disconnecred from the ariel due to a bad connection at the point could have been avoided. Let me emphasise that this was a minor irritation and a member of staff fixed the issue.

Good size room with four poster bed and adjoining large bathroom. Ample supplies of toiletries, coffee and tea making facilities. Also well stocked mini bar provided. Clean and comfortable bedroom with comfortable chairs in an very old characterful period pub. Good range of tasty breakfast options cooked freshly. Good value for money and location.

Parking is very limited due to age of building and there is a Council charge for on the street parking if no space available at the rear of courtyard. Perhaps the local council could provide some dispensation for local businesses who support tourism to the area?

The position of the hotel at the end of Marlborough High Street was good - and we managed to get a parking spot at the back. Welcome from the staff was very personable The room was small but comfortable - and great for our overnight stay. Quirky building - very old and full of characterful corners Excellent breakfast

Blind on bathroom window would improve privacy As the building is so old, glazing is single so the courtyard noise travels - tho earplugs are provided

The food there was fabulous— both dinner and breakfast. Room was spacious and clean. Staff was very friendly and the location was superb right at the edge of the high street with parking behind the hotel.

In a word, noise. Room was right above the pub but not insulated for sound in any way, so it sounded like you were right in the middle of the conversations below. It closed at 11 so eventually it quieted down. Windows were not double glazed and traffic noise in the morning was a factor. If you’re a light sleeper, maybe it’s not the best place for you. The food was fabulous though so it makes up for it.

The age and the room- the library

The hotel was good but the breakfast was awful. The ‘yogurt’ was inedible- it tasted like pink powder that had water mixed with it. The scrambled egg and smoked salmon was also inedible- the scrambled egg wasn’t cooked enough, just milky and runny and the salmon was watery and rubbery. Neither of us could eat either. A lost opportunity because a slightly more expensive yogurt and better quality cooked breakfast would have made all difference.

The staff were wonderfully friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Very professional and accommodating. Whilst there was limited parking at the venue there was plenty on street availability across the road and nearby (both metered but sensibly priced).

It was clear the owner liked political cartoons of a certain hue from the prints in the dining room. Some of them raised an eyebrow in light of what has recently happened in the political world and would daresay offend some guests.

It was such a lovely atmosphere. It was welcoming and friendly. In fact, the staff, especially Luke, and the man who served breakfast ( sorry, I've forgotten his name) were just so friendly. Breakfast was amazing, so many delicious choices. My dog was hugely welcomed and given biscuits. Perfect. I intend to return. Many, many thanks.

Loved it all. I suppose some might say it was shabby chic... I'd say lived in. It's not a boutique hotel, thank goodness.