- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
About this property
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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Sustainability
Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Faith
Canada“Location, service, comfort, modernizations without but wasn’t a soulless vibe. Would recommend”- Morning
United States“Very convenient to train station. Close by Museum and Abbey. Easy walking to pedestrian shopping area.” - Paige Canada“Very handy to railway station and city centre . Lovely room.”
- Richard United States“It was just across from the train station and close to many restaurants and shopping.”
- Mary
Ireland“Everything! The hotel is spotless..The staff are welcoming and so polite” - Nouf
Saudi Arabia“Close to the center and friendly staff very helpful” - Maureen United States“We love the Malmaison for an overnight between a trip from the US on our way to Devon.”
- Melissa United States“Right by the train station Quiet Spacious Near to everything”
- Firtina
United Kingdom“Room was nice, had a £10 upgrade. Quite clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is good.” - Jon United States“Enjoyed our stay at Malmaison. We chose this hotel due to its proximity to the train station (we had lots of luggage) and the mostly positive reviews. The staff was very kind and accommodating during our stay. We had a club room which was large...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Chez Mal Brasserie
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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 and a side dish . 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.
