This historic building was said to have been opened in 1843 by the British literacy icon, Charles Dickens. Conveniently situated in the centre of Reading, Hotel 1843 is directly opposite The Oracle shopping centre, and is a 10-minute walk from Reading Railway Station, providing 25-minute connections to central London. All 29 rooms feature a television, a desk, tea & coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Calico Bar & Eatery offers a modern and vibrant space for all day dining, including freshly prepared breakfast. Guests can relax in numerous spaces within the Eatery, including comfortable remote working seating, a grand Victorian Library, and floral circular booths. The Eatery serves a mixture of homemade global foods, including modern Asian dishes, which can be sampled with bespoke cocktails from the extensive drinks menu.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.1
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.0
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel 1843 Reading

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Activities
  • Pub crawls
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Fitness
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Hotel 1843 Reading takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hotel 1843 Reading in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

FAQs about Hotel 1843 Reading

  • Hotel 1843 Reading offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Pub crawls
    • Fitness

  • Hotel 1843 Reading is 650 yards from the centre of Reading. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel 1843 Reading is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Hotel 1843 Reading include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Twin

  • The prices at Hotel 1843 Reading may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.