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. The hotel is conveniently located in the city center, providing easy access to all that the city has to offer, yet it has kept the original ambiance of the historic building. The building also contains a chic brasserie, sumptuous bar and meeting amenities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Malmaison, Frasers Hospitality
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.7
High score for Reading
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    loved the room and the bar/restaurant. Could not stay for breakfast.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Right next to train station , half an hour into the centre of London.
  • Peggy
    United States of America United States of America
    Off the train at Reading Station and the hotel was right there!
  • Alfred
    United States of America United States of America
    We had arrived by plane from the USA that morning , and were catching a train the following morning from Reading. So the location was perfect, just across the road After virtually no sleep on the plane, it was wonderful to be able to get into our...
  • Terry
    Australia Australia
    Very convenient to the railway station, as a staging point. Good shower & bath. Very nice breakfast in classy surroundings.
  • A
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was extremely friendly and welcomed me and my boyfriend, the bar was great the room was awesome. Nothing but good things to say.
  • K
    Kathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was perfect. Room was impeccably clean with a large bathroom.
  • Richardobrien
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, fantastic facilities, will definitely stay here again!
  • Kenneth
    United States of America 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.
  • Alexandra
    Romania Romania
    It was clean and the room had more than decent size, we had space for our luggage. The staff was very helpful: we had breakfast included but we had to leave early in the morning, before breakfast began and they asked the kitchen to prepare...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Malmaison Bar and Grill
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Malmaison Reading
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Polish

House rules
Malmaison Reading takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact the guest following their reservation.

We have no parking facilities on site and directly outside the hotel there are double red lines which means we do not have a drop off/pick up area for luggage. Before parking in one the recommended car parks below, the best place to park to drop off safely is the Reading Station Short Stay Car Park which is free for 20 minutes and is located opposite the hotel.

When traveling with a dog, please note that an extra charge of £25 for 1 dog or £40 for maximum 2 dogs, per night applies. Dogs are allowed in designated guest rooms-please notify the hotel in advance.

The Breakfast inclusive rates include a Full-cooked breakfast and Dinner inclusive rates includes 2 courses from our seasonal menu. Supplements apply to certain items. Inclusions only apply for adults. Children’s Breakfast is not included in the advertised rates and the charges are as follows directly to the hotel: 0-4 years old – Breakfast Complimentary/5- 11 years old – Breakfast charged at 50% full price/ 12 and over breakfast charged at full adult price. Kids Dinner Menu also available.

Starting 9th October 2024 our hotels will be cashless, please use cards or digital payments for transactions.

FAQs about Malmaison Reading

  • Malmaison Reading is 1,150 feet from the center of Reading. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Malmaison Reading may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Guests staying at Malmaison Reading can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • Check-in at Malmaison Reading is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Malmaison Reading has 1 restaurant:

      • Malmaison Bar and Grill

    • Room options at Malmaison Reading include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Suite