The Market Hotel - Alton (Hampshire)
51.148613, -0.977943Overview
4-star hotel with live music and large outdoor beer garden in Alton
Entertainment & Social Spaces
The Market Hotel's large outdoor beer garden and terrace serve as the main social hub. A nightclub and live music events run throughout the week, including karaoke and themed dinner nights. The pub area offers evening entertainment with DJ sets by the landlord Stacey.
Dining
The on-site restaurant serves British, American, steakhouse, and barbecue grill cuisines for lunch and dinner. Guests can order from a room service menu or enjoy the 3-course lunch deal at GBP 10. The kitchen team provides fresh finger buffets for private parties in the dining room or events room.
Accommodations
The Market Hotel Alton offers quirky, individually decorated rooms with exposed brick and comfortable beds. Each room includes a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests receive proactive communication before arrival and fluffy white towels.
Location
The hotel sits in Alton Market Square, a 12-minute walk from Alton Watercress Line railway station. Jane Austen's House Museum is 3 km away, and Highclere Castle and South Downs National Park entrance are within short drives. Public car park behind the hotel offers free parking after 6 pm and a flat rate of GBP 1.50 on Sundays.
Pet-Friendly & Community
This hotel allows pets, making it suitable for pet owners. The Market Hotel engages with the local community by using local food products and hosting events. Staff are known for proactive communication and helpfulness, with positive guest reviews mentioning staff like Stacey and Martin.
- Entertainment: Large outdoor beer garden & live music nights
- Dining: British, American, steakhouse & barbecue grill cuisines
- Location: 12 min walk from Alton Watercress Line, near Jane Austen's House
- Rooms: Quirky individually decorated rooms with exposed brick
- Pet Policy: Pets allowed on request
- Value: 3-course lunch deal at GBP 10 & free parking after 6 pm
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Car park
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
No smoking on site
Services
- Room service
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
Spa & Leisure
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Essential information about The Market Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 77 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 45.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Southampton, SOU |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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