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.
Helen
United Kingdom
The location and the lounge were great.
All the staff were attentive and polite.
Bedroom was extremely comfortable
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Great location to the town centre and close to the train station
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.
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.
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
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 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
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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On average, it costs $149 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Reading for tonight. You'll pay around $217 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Reading will cost around $307, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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 location is stunning. Situated on a bend of the Thames, our room had access to a balcony with wonderful views over the hotel gardens and the river.
All the staff were very helpful and friendly.
We ate in the restaurant one evening to celebrate a birthday. The food was great and the service was attentive without being intrusive. A perfect balance.
A very cosy bar with open log fire for pre and post dinner drinks.
Car parking just across the road.
Booked last minute for a date and ended up spending a great evening in Reading city centre. The hotel was excellent and exceeded expectations - bar and vibe was very social - room was immaculate and super comfortable and offered privacy. Loved that the spacious bar area was open all night which was a welcome retreat after dinner and drinks in the town centre. Would definitely stay again.
Great location close to both Bracknell and Reading Town centre.
Good facilities, my partner enjoyed the gym and said the equipment was good and the gym wasn’t very busy. The pool was nice a decent size and had plenty of chairs and day beds for guests.
The hotel itself was very clean and looked new or refurbished. All in all a good stay.
Loved this hotel. Perfect location for visiting Reading for a nite. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and helpful. The room decor was very quirky and up to date. It was clean and comfortable. A good price for the centre of town on a Saturday night. Really nice bar there too. Good food. We will look forward to going back again soon
Nice location, very close to the town centre. We left our car in the car park at the hotel and walked. We were in a room with a balcony, we could see the river. Our bed was so comfy. The gym was great. The swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi was amazing. Breakfast was delicious.
The hotel is bright and airy and very clean.
Communal areas are good.
Accessible bedrooms are good although the shower is very utilitarian. The issue is the bedrooms have a very cold feel. For too much open space.
Breakfast is very good. Grapefruit juice without asking! First class.
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
The hotel is in a great location right in the centre of Reading and is easy to get to. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean with plenty of facilities and the bed was really comfortable. The options at breakfast were great and I had a really good stay.
The location and setting was beautiful the hotel was clean and well presented
The staff were very attentive and in the main part of the building the staff were exceptional particularly Ivan, Bernadette, Williams and Domingo the breakfast was very good.
excellent location, close to bus stop into Reading town centre and across the road from a Beefeater restaurant. Hotel was quiet, exceptionally clean, beautiful garden behind the main building. We really enjoyed our stay.
Clean, comfortable room. Recently built / refurbished by the look of it. Friendly staff, nice riverside location in pretty village, handy for Reading and much better than a city centre hotel stay
Breakfast was extra. I did not get. The place was nice, the shower was clean and powerful. And the rooftop garden was my absolute favourite thing about here. I stayed up just watching reading
It was in the center of reading so we could access all reading city center has to offer. It was a very well appointed apartment for the price of a small hotel room so what’s not to love.
The staff at this place are extremely helpful and friendly and made our stay brilliant.
The best customer experience from a hotel I've visited and will certainly be coming back here.
Great location, 15 min walk into Reading Town centre. Excellent value for money. Had a small kitchenette in the room which was handy. Lots of available free carparking.
Room was spacious and well lit. the AC worked great. the bathroom was clean and well equipped.
The hotel is a short 4 minute walk from Reading station.
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