Alton House Hotel, Alton (Hampshire)
About the Hotel
Rooms and Amenities
Alton House Hotel features 43 individually styled bedrooms, including a romantic four-poster bed and a family room. All rooms include Freeview Television, complimentary Wi-Fi, a telephone, and an en-suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Additional amenities: ironing facilities, heating, tea and coffee facilities, sitting area, terrace, dressing area, patio, free toiletries, electric kettle, AM/FM alarm clock, flat-screen TV, and carpeted floor. Room options include Double Rooms, Feature Rooms (with unique designs), Single Rooms, and Superior Rooms. Some rooms feature city or garden views.
Dining Options
Squires Café Bar & Restaurant offers dining. The cafe bar offers a snack menu and a la carte options. The bar offers beers, wines, and spirits. Guests can enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast Carvery. A choice of teas, herbal fusion, or coffee is available, along with a selection of sandwiches, scones with cream and fruit preserve, and cakes. Packed lunches are available for Bed & Breakfast guests.
Leisure and Location
Alton House Hotel has a peaceful garden and spacious seating areas. It is located in the market town of Alton, Hampshire, on the edge of the South Downs National Park, between Alton and Alresford. The hotel is an 8-minute drive from Jane Austen's house in Chawton. Nearby landmarks include Rufus Stone (6 km), Flood Meadows (0.5 km), Chawton House (3 km), King's Pond (0.5 km), Gliding Heritage Centre (5 km), Jane Austen's House Museum (2.5 km), and The Allen Gallery (0.5 km). The Allen Gallery is in the center of town. Area attractions include Birdworld and Hollycombe Steam Collection. The Anvil is available for cultural experiences. Southampton is 50 km away.
Hotel History & Culture
Alton House Hotel stands on land previously occupied by the medieval leper hospital of St Mary Magdalen, dating back to 1895 on land known as Kingswood Corpse. Hotel history displays include prehistoric tools, Roman pottery reconstruction, Saxon burials, details of the Battle of Alton 1643, the tale of Sweet Fanny Adams, and information on hop picking and brewing. The hotel is near Ropley Station, a stop for strolls or picnics. Gilbert White is regarded as England's first ecologist. The Abbey, an Anglican Benedictine Monastery known for assisting and caring for destitute and distressed seamen, may be of interest.
Services and Safety
Alton House Hotel is the largest hotel in Alton and features ample free parking and free Wi-Fi. Reception staff can help with planning days out and provide information on events such as Market Days, Walking Tours, Theatre, Films, and annual events. Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit. Wi-Fi access is available in public areas. The hotel offers a new service that allows guests to enjoy the local area at their leisure.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor