Conveniently located in the centre of Reading, The Narrowboat offers free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. Offering a bar, the property is located within 21 km of LaplandUK. The property is allergy-free and is set 28 km from Newbury Racecourse. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Narrowboat all rooms have bed linen and towels. Legoland Windsor is 29 km from the accommodation, while Dorney Lake is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 44 km from The Narrowboat.

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 (9.0)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Reading
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was clean and comfortable and beautifully decorated with friendly staff and great food. I was so pleased to have found such a nice place and disappointed to then hear it was closing
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was cozy and comfortable and smelled amazing. The little touches and attention to detail were lovely. The coffee and tea, the chocolates, the shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. All really lovely.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to city centre but very quiet location. Very clean room with all the facilities you would expect. Would gladly stay here again as the staff were very kind and helpful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Bel and the Dragon
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Narrowboat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:30

Check-out

From 07:30 to 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Narrowboat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about The Narrowboat

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

  • Check-in at The Narrowboat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Narrowboat is 750 yards from the centre of Reading. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Narrowboat include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • The Narrowboat has 1 restaurant:

    • Bel and the Dragon

  • The Narrowboat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Stand-up comedy
    • Happy hour
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live music/performance