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.
Kenneth
United States of America
Location was perfect! We were leaving early on our last day before breakfast would be served and the front desk sent up an incredible breakfast early enough for us to eat before we dashed away to Heathrow.
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.
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.
Steve Burnage
United Kingdom
Friendly staff. Beautiful hotel. Spacious bedroom and very comfortable bed.
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.
Craig
United Kingdom
The feeling of the property due to a good new style door key.
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...
Mickayla
United Kingdom
I liked the staff. They were very friendly and accommodating. Room was very big and shower ensuite was clean.
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.
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
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.
Tasty English breakfast.
Excellent value for money
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.
Reception staff were great. Breakfast was great too.
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 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.
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
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 modern, 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
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.
Conveint comfortable and clean. Happy and helpful staff.
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
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.
Set in Reading, Berkshire region, Reading Serviced Rooms is located 1 mi from Reading Crown Court. Built in 19th century, the property is within 3.1 mi of Madejski Stadium.
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
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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.
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!
Jessie
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
We love the Forbury Gardens and Reading Abbey.
We love the Forbury Gardens and Reading Abbey.
We had an excellent meal at "Veeno's" near The Forbury which serves fabulous authentic Italian food and the atmosphere is unbeatable.
The evening was completed with a visit to "High Spirits" in Kings Walk. It serves the most wonderful and imaginative cocktails in the whole of Reading. The staff are very knowledgeable and personable and service is swift and courteous. Highly recommended.
The accommodation was well located within a 15 minute walk to the centre of Reading and Reading Train Station. The accommodation was as described and seemed quite roomy; two bedrooms upstairs, with main and ensuite bathroom. We visited during the winter and were impressed with the heating; it was lovely and warm all the time. Wifi was included and excellent quality with no download problems at all. The property we had, had a nice garden outlook with a table available to sit out in warmer months. It generally felt private and was quiet.
This hotel is our go to location on twickenham weekends. It is located across the road from the station. Less than 5 mins walk. If you walk the opposite direction you are in Reading town centre.
The price per room is competitive and the Towels are excellent
If you require food and drinks the bar serves good cocktails and excellent bar food. The restaurant is always fully booked
Incredibly friendly & welcoming reception staff- hotel is located in centre of Reading above a large bar/ restaurant which wouldn't usually be my ideal however I was on second floor at rear & had very peaceful stay- it was Friday night so was bit concerned but no worries there. Tastefully decorated & very well fitted out accommodation, everything I could hope for.
This is a budget hotel, so the space is minimal, but we used it for a one night stopover and it was suitable for that. The shower was excellent and a decent size and the bed is comfortable. The staff booked a taxi for us and recommended a nearby café for breakfast- The Gorge which was enjoyable and good value.
Friendly staff, lovely room. Massive bed. Car park discount validation was super easy.
Would definitely stay here again should I need a place in Reading again. Loved the disco balls by the entrance, and would’ve liked to have had a drink at the bar. Great vibes to the place.
Great price for great hotel.
- Value for money..one is looking for cheap/clean hotel.
- Hotel has a large parking space if you are driving
- Staff are good and helpful. I stayed here for more than 10 days and we became friends
- Hotel location is good. Walkable distance from Reading central. 2 minutes from public park
Good location by the River Thames. Lovely walk by the canal behind the hotel. Not too far from town centre. Room was spacious. Swimming pool, sauna and steam room facilities were well maintained. Breakfast spread was standard and sufficient.
Very good for an overnight stay in Reading. The room was spacious, staff were courteous, breakfast was good, and the room was reasonably priced. The hotel was a pleasant 25 minute walk from the train station. Very good overall.
The staff were so helpful and arranged an early check in and late check out for us. The hotel was really nice. Facilities were great. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was really good.
Fabulous old building in a great waterside location, within walking distance of Reading town centre. The staff were lovely and our room was spacious, clean and very comfortable.
1. Convenient Location. Located near Reading Train station and within the city center.
2. Room was a bit small but definitely acceptable.
3. Nice staff.
This is a clean, comfortable hotel, conveniently located for the station and the centre of Reading. There is 24-hour check-in and the staff are helpful.
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