This unique residence is a modern reworking of the Great Western Hotel, built in 1844 and reputed to be the oldest surviving railway hotel in the world.
Gayle
United Kingdom
property did not meet same standards as previous stays . No minibar in room , no laundry service and reduce standard all round . Very surprised and disappointed as stayed here annually for 14 years - standards and approach seems not to be boutique hotel anymore
Holiday Inn Reading South M4 Jct 11 offers air-conditioned rooms, just off junction 11 of the M4 motorway. It is 2 mi south of Reading’s town center, railway station and university.
On the banks of the River Thames, the Crowne Plaza Reading is a 5-minute drive from the center of Reading. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, and paid car parking.
MAHER
Puerto Rico
Excellent staff
Good location
Safe
All staff specially Mr Vishnu and Mr Saleh at reception
Just 26 minutes by train into London and a 3-minute drive from Reading center, Hilton Reading offers air-conditioned rooms, free on-site parking and an indoor swimming pool.
Within Forbury Gardens, this luxury 5-star hotel offers a fine dining restaurant and a cocktail bar. Reading Rail Station is a 5-minute walk away.
Abdullah
Saudi Arabia
The location is the heart of reading in front of Forbury park. I enjoyed the room , and the staff are nice and professional. All other things I had no complaint about
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offers contemporary and stylish rooms with attached bathroom. Free WiFi is included throughout.
Clive
United Kingdom
Was annoyed that breakfast wasn’t included and further annoyed you had the cheek to charge a service charge if I had noticed when I paid I would of refused to pay the service charge ruined a good stay
Less than 3 miles from Reading Railway Station and town center, the Elmhurst Hotel is in a quiet residential area. A restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.
Anoop
United Kingdom
Parking, Had a room change which was upgraded free
Only 15 minutes’ walk from Reading’s town centre, this charming Victorian house offers individually styled rooms with free Wi-Fi. It also has free parking, and is a 5-minute drive from the M4...
Kathryn
United States of America
The staff were extremely helpful and made sure our stay was comfortable.
The location is very good, and while on a busy road the hotel is very quiet and in a pleasant setting.
The Abbey House Hotel is located a 10-minute walk to Reading town center, in a quiet residential area. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking to all guests.
With a leisure center and stylish restaurant, Novotel Reading Center is just 2 minutes’ walk from Reading Railway Station. The modern hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a cozy lounge bar.
Rooms were comfortable, and the facilities were great.
A purpose-built hotel, the Parkside International offers rooms with attached bathroom, free on-site parking and a bar and restaurant. The hotel is just 1.5 miles from Reading town center.
Very good full English breakfast and staff very friendly
Set in 250 acres of landscaped gardens, De Vere Wokefield Estate features leisure facilities including a swimming pool, a gym, an 18-hole championship golf course, event facilities as well as an...
Beautiful location. Friendly staff and very welcoming
On the banks of the River Thames, the Crowne Plaza Reading is a 5-minute drive from the center of Reading. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, and paid car parking.
Comfortable room, good breakfast, plenty of parking
With free Wi-Fi in all areas and free parking on site, this family-run hotel sits in almost 2 acres of grounds and has pretty views over the Berkshire countryside.
Great staff, spotlessly clean. Highly recommended.
The French Horn is a riverside hotel featuring spacious rooms with air conditioning, safes and flat-screen TVs. There is free private parking and beautiful views of the river Thames.
The cosy friendly atmosphere and I had the most lovely room
Centrally located, easyHotel Reading is great for business or leisure travelers seeking a comfortable, convenient and budget friendly base while visiting Reading and surrounding areas.
Rooms were sort of close together from our friends
Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading is 1 mile from Reading city center and offers a free onsite gym, free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Reading University is a short walk away.
The room was comfortable and clean and good value.
On the A4 near Reading, this modern hotel offers lodge-style accommodations in Charvil, a village with attractive surroundings and good road/rail links to London and Heathrow.
Great location. Excellent food. Lovely friendly staff
With a central location, 2 minutes' walk from Reading Railway Station and the pubs on Friar Street, ibis Reading Center (new ibis rooms) offers rooms with air cooling.
A great shower. Easy to operate with excellent access.
Less than 3 miles from Reading Railway Station and town center, the Elmhurst Hotel is in a quiet residential area. A restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.
The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was great.
The Mill House Hotel and Restaurant is a restored Georgian building located on the banks of the River Loddon. Set within landscaped gardens, the hotel also features an award-winning restaurant.
great friendly staff, period property and great food.
The Abbey House Hotel is located a 10-minute walk to Reading town center, in a quiet residential area. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking to all guests.
Welcoming, clean and comfortable plus free parking.
The friendly Crescent Hotel is located in the center of Reading and has good-value rooms with free WiFi and free on-site private parking. Some rooms have a garden view.
Great location close too town and other transport means
FAQs about hotels in Reading
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At the meeting point of the Thames and Kennet rivers, affluent Reading is close to London, yet far enough to feel completely different. For this reason it is an important business hub, particularly for IT. The M4 motorway runs directly from here to Heathrow Airport, and trains from its station terminate at Paddington.
The town has literary connections to Jane Austen – whose school was in the Abbey Gateway – and Oscar Wilde, who was imprisoned in its jail. Nowadays, the Reading Festival is its biggest cultural event and has earned a place in the town hall museum. However, its most impressive exhibit is a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry.
The Reading shopping options include Broad Street and The Oracle, a riverside complex also housing bars, cinemas and restaurants. The river continues south to one of the town’s green spaces, some housing golf courses. Forbury Gardens features a bandstand and large lion statue, and next door are ruins of an abbey founded by Henry I.
Potential day trips include the Roman remains at Silchester, and river cruises to Henley-on-Thames, while sport lovers should visit the Madejski Stadium, home of Reading FC and London Irish rugby club.
Booking.com’s Reading accommodation includes hotels with spas, cheap apartments and guest houses with parking.
Only one night at the hotel and spent very little time in...
Only one night at the hotel and spent very little time in Reading as we went to Twickenham for the day to watch rugby but we thoroughly enjoyed the boat cruise up the Thames from our hotel and would like to take a cruise in the opposite direction ie towards Henley next time we visit
Huw
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
In truth, I didn't visit Reading for the town itself, but to...
In truth, I didn't visit Reading for the town itself, but to see my daughter who lives in a flat there. We drove around for a short while, so that we could see some shops and eat out somewhere. We had a short stop on a barge to have a nice cup of tea then later ate at The Oracle in a Japaneese restaurant called OSAKA at Unit 16, Riverside Level. OSAKA had a really good vibe as well as good food ;-) I didn't find Reading particularly interesting, as it somehow felt like a jumble of concrete buildings and roads. No doubt it has some hidden treasures, like the barge we found to have tea on - which needed to be booked. It has to be said that I didn't have many hours there at all, therefore, nothing was espeically planned.
Trips2Take
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Enjoy the small walks around the town from the Abbey Ruins,...
Enjoy the small walks around the town from the Abbey Ruins, Forbury Gardens, Maiwand Lion to the river side where there is plenty of restaurants, cafe and pubs. Lined with lots of shopping along the high street.
Hongyew
United Arab Emirates
10
Scored 10
There are many shops, restaurants in the area.
There are many shops, restaurants in the area. We visited Bill's and as ever it was perfect for a light lunch while shopping.
In the evening we went to the slug and lettuce for pornstar martinis. There is a cinema and other attractions close by and it was amazing walking down by the river.
Jacqueline
4.0
Scored 4.0
The town and the major roads into it are extremely busy.
The town and the major roads into it are extremely busy. Lots of traffic lights and some complex junctions and lane changing. We did not stop in the town centre because that was not the object of our visit. The golf course looked tempting but that will have to wait for another time.
Robert
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
I am familiar with Reading, but, for those not so familiar,...
I am familiar with Reading, but, for those not so familiar, the area can be a little noisy, to be expected, given the central location. Everything is on your doorstep. Shops, clubs, etc. Never lack of anything to do, places to check out, shops, etc. Eateries to suit all tastes and budgets!
For a University Halls this place is very clean, tidy and quiet. Even though you share a communal area it is just the kitchen at the end of a long corridor so really feels no different than being in a budget hotel. Ample parking which is included in your stay. Absolutely perfect accommodation for Reading Festival. Easy to get a bus from campus to town centre and then on to the festival.
I needed a room for three adults and Sure Hotel by Best Western are one of the few that accommodate three adults in one room. It was only for a couple of nights and used only as a base.
Sure Hotel fitted us perfectly.
About 10-15 minutes walk into Reading centre
A couple of minutes walk from pubs and eateries.
Clean and tidy. Would use again.
Start from the beginning, the accommodation was for good value, and the owner superb easy to communicate, honestly very nice lady,
Property was clean and tidy in very good location, close to town centre and all shops
Definitely I'll stay again when arrive to reading
Thank you
I like the fact that this hotel location. It is a central location near many other shops in Reading near Supermarkets and shopping centre. All of them is in a walking distance and you can get what you want easily.
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