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.
RichardOBrien
United Kingdom
Great location, fantastic facilities, will definitely stay here again!
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.
Loveday Family
United Kingdom
This was my second visit to Hiltons in Reading. Beautiful hotel beautiful deco comfortable beds, clean and cozy. Enjoyed the facilities swimming pool steam and sauna rooms. Had a meal in the evening and lunch the next day in the patio area outside. The food is delicious. I would definitely recommend it, and I will be back again.
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...
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.
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
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.
Comfortable room, good breakfast, plenty of parking
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
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
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.
Welcoming, clean and comfortable plus free parking.
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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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!
Staff very friendly upon arrival. Room is decent size no space for a desk or bedside lamps however. Coat Racks, Large TV, Free Wi-Fi, large bathroom were all highlights. Had a large double bed which is extremely comfy. For the price this far exceeded my expectations. I used this place for somewhere to rest my head overnight due to train cancellations from Reading to Cardiff. It's within walking distance (10 mins) of Reading Station, town centre which boasts high street shops, pubs and eating establishments.
Despite the confirmation I have, and even my card information being available the hotel canceled my booking.
Further, When I ask they reply that they are overbooked and who was coming first they give him the room .
My advice to the traveler's please do not trust what so-called pay at the property!!! It's an unethical business process.
THEY SPOILED ALL MY WORK PLANS FOR THE NEXT DAY. I choose the location in propose this people do not understand people travel to do their work!!!!
The room was spotless and beautiful, and the staff could not have been more welcoming. You can't beat the location, either--such a great place for exploring Reading, and its proximity to the train station makes it a great (and much less expensive) base for exploring Oxford, which is a half hour train ride away. The shower was fabulous, and the toiletries smell so good (also appreciate that they're in refillable containers). The AC was perfect. Thank you for everything!
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.
This hotel has some of the most beautifully decorated bedrooms. The rooms are cosy and comfortable with wonderful en-suite facilities. The location of the hotel is excellent close to the centre of Reading but the rooms are quiet considering the proximity to the town.
The staff are always professional, helpful and friendly.
Perfect location for our purpose, our daughter is about to start studying at Reading University,so we followed her over here from Norway, stayed at this hotel 3 nights, 5 minute walk to university and the boarding house 👍
15-20 minute to downtown.
Good value for the money when it comes to the hotel. Very helpful staff 👍
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.
Excellent price. Small but comfortable single room.Very clean with en suite toilet & shower room.& coffee and tea in room. Staff polite friendly and knowledgeable about neighbourhood.. Bus number 33 on Tilehurst Rd just a few metres from hotel took me to Reading Town Centre and Rail Station in ten minutes.
The reason for my stay was because of an early departure to the airport (from Reading).
This hotel is perfectly located in the town centre., close to bus routes and only a 5 minute walk to the train station.
The rooms are spotlessly clean. Great shower.
Bar area downstairs also serves food.
Absolutely fantastic hotel in the heart of reading local to shops bars and restaurants, our room was lovely clean and tidy and all that you need massive bed very comfortable. Really quirky rooms full size pinball machines in the rooms well funky. Well definitely be back.
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.
The property is close to everything in the town centre, with the train station being directly opposite the property too.
The hotel itself is decorated beautifully and is really clean. The staff were polite and helpful.
Large and spacious bathroom, powerful shower.
Would definitely recommend Ibis hotels, and it would be top of my list when I'm next booking a city/town centre break.
Good location in Reading, close to the station.
Hotel just 10 mins from Reading station & in the centre of the town so everything was on your doorstep. Lovely old building, great room with good opening windows & a fan. Lovely staff, great value for money.
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.
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.
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