Malmaison Reading
Malmaison Reading
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
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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. The hotel is conveniently located in the city centre, providing easy access to all that the city has to offer, yet it has kept the original ambience of the historic building. The building also contains a chic brasserie, sumptuous bar and meeting amenities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sarah
Australia“Nice clean comfortable hotel with friendly helpful staff.”
Cherry
United Kingdom“We have stayed a few times at the Malmaison now and expect and appreciate the high quality of the hotel.”- Sheila United Kingdom“Comfortable beds and less noisy than expected given the buses stopping and starting outside. Easy for train travel and close enough to restaurants to walk.”
- Natalie United Kingdom“The chap on reception when we arrived on Friday 10th at about 615pm and was present throughout our stay and when we checked out was excellent not sure of his name but he was young guy brown hair and glasses. Very understanding when we checked out...”
Andrew United Kingdom“Choose this hotel due to it's proximity to Reading station. Upgraded to a suite which was a nice surprise. Very spacious. Breakfast was very good.”- Gillian United Kingdom“The location, staff, and facilities were just what we needed for a night away.”
- Love United Kingdom“Very warm welcome after a hideous journey. Super comfy enormous bed. I requested a bath and got it. Loved everything.”
Flora United Kingdom“the staff were SO friendly and the room was very comfy.”
Elizabeth United Kingdom“The property very close to train station and town amenities”- Ada United Kingdom“Location to train station for movement to Heathrow airport (just 35mins with Rail air opposite). Big rooms, clean and great ambiance.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Malmaison Bar and Grill
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Malmaison ReadingGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Polish
House rulesMalmaison Reading takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact the guest following their reservation.
We have no parking facilities on site and directly outside the hotel there are double red lines which means we do not have a drop off/pick up area for luggage. Before parking in one the recommended car parks below, the best place to park to drop off safely is the Reading Station Short Stay Car Park which is free for 20 minutes and is located opposite the hotel.
When travelling with a dog, please note that an extra charge of £25 for 1 dog or £40 for maximum 2 dogs, per night applies. Dogs are allowed in designated guest rooms-please notify the hotel in advance.
The Breakfast inclusive rates include a Full-cooked breakfast and Dinner inclusive rates includes 2 courses from our seasonal menu. Supplements apply to certain items. Inclusions only apply for adults. Children’s Breakfast is not included in the advertised rates and the charges are as follows directly to the hotel: 0-4 years old – Breakfast Complimentary/5- 11 years old – Breakfast charged at 50% full price/ 12 and over breakfast charged at full adult price. Kids Dinner Menu also available.
Starting 9th October 2024 our hotels will be cashless, please use cards or digital payments for transactions.
FAQs about Malmaison Reading
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Malmaison Reading has 1 restaurant:
- Malmaison Bar and Grill
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Guests staying at Malmaison Reading can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Malmaison Reading is 400 yards from the centre of Reading. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Malmaison Reading offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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Room options at Malmaison Reading include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
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Check-in at Malmaison Reading is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Malmaison Reading may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
