Name: Mercure George Hotel, Reading
Address: 10 - 12 Kings Street, Reading, RG1 2HE, United Kingdom, 10 - 12 Kings Street, Berkshire, RG1 2HE, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £39 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8

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Mercure George Hotel, Reading

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Great place , very handy location, quiet and remarkably cool considering the heatwave. Comfortable bed, excellent en suite. Delicious bar meal.

Pamela, United Kingdom

I thought it was great value for money. Staff were good and bedroom/bathroom had all the extras.

Marie, United Kingdom

Excellent location and a tidy compact room with a nice clean bathroom.

Hazel, Isle of Man

very good staff and they were very helpful to assist me with the modification of my booking

Biswanath, India

Great staff, I had to leave one night before the initial commitment and they have accepted to reimburse my expenses. Very nice service in the hotel! Highly recommended!

Andrief, Germany

The cosy feel to the hotel. The iron in the room! Extra pillows. How welcoming the staff were. Close to the station and town.

Colette, United Kingdom

Great location, comfortable room, good en suite with bath. Great price

Pamela, United Kingdom

Everything. Booked same day as stayed in. Great price was offered. Perfectly fine for my expectations

Oleg, Ukraine

Pleasant quite hotel in the centre of the town easy to park friendly staff as always

Andrew, United Kingdom

I liked the fact that the hotel was central to everything - shops, The Hexagon and the railway station - couldnt have been better situated for our needs

Jennifer, United Kingdom

Great location!

8.9

Stay in the heart of Reading – Great location - show map

Believed to be the oldest building in Reading, this historic hotel has original features, elegant rooms and a traditional restaurant. Mercure George Hotel is situated next to the Oracle Shopping Centre.

The stylish bedrooms each have a private modern bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms feature Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee facilities and a TV, and ironing facilities are provided.

Guests can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in Prezzo restaurant. Dickens Bar & Brasserie serves classic British cuisine using fresh local produce, and 24-hour room service is also available.

The Mercure George Hotel is just 5 minutes' walk from Reading Central Station. The University of Reading campus is just 1.5 miles away, and the M4 motorway is within a 10-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 0 years of age)	Superior Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 129 ft² This double room features a electric kettle. Room facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Trouser Press, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Electric kettle Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 0 years of age)	Executive Double Room 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 129 ft² This double room has a electric kettle. Room facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Trouser Press, Refrigerator, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Electric kettle, Coffee machine Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 248 ft² Room facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Trouser Press, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Electric kettle Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 215 ft² Elegant room with tea/coffee facilities, internet access and a private modern bathroom. Room facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Iron, Trouser Press, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Electric kettle Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 248 ft² Elegant room with tea/coffee facilities, internet access and a private modern bathroom. Room facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Iron, Trouser Press, Radio, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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The George Hotel is believed to be the oldest existing building in Reading, dating back to at least as far as 1423. It was one of the major coaching inns between London and the West Country in the 18th century, and it still retains many of its wonders.

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Closest landmarks

Reading Central Library 0.1 miles
The Museum of Reading 0.2 miles
Reading Crown Court 0.2 miles
Reading Borough Council 0.2 miles
Reading Train Station 0.3 miles
Reading Magistrates Court 0.3 miles
University of West London - Berkshire Institute for Health 0.3 miles
Oracle Shopping Centre 0.3 miles
Reading Station 0.3 miles
Royal Berkshire Hospital 0.6 miles

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Starbucks Coffee Cafe/bar 0 miles
Costa Coffee Cafe/bar 0 miles

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport 22.3 miles
London Luton Airport 38.8 miles
Southampton Airport 38.9 miles

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22 June 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Many things were not clean at all, particularly in the bathroom.
눇The staff was extremely helpful
22 June 2017

David
United Kingdom
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Noise outside and building works until 1am
22 June 2017

Chris
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
5.8

“Hot and sweaty, good if you are with someone else, bad if you are on your own.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Where do I start.... The information about parking was not forthcoming, I wasn't told that you have to Park at and NCP 1/4 mile away. It was an incredibly hot day, the hotel can't help that I know, but when I got to my room (checked in about 5:15 pm), it was honestly like walking into a furnace. The window was already open but it was stifling. I rang down to reception and said my room is way to hot to stay in, and asked if they had a fan. yes they said, great I said could I have it? No they said as they were all out! Could you get another one I asked, no they said! Ok then can I change my room to a cooler one not South facing and not in the obviously uninsulated roof. No I was told, no more rooms were available. I went into town to escape the mid day in the Sahara type conditions. I stayed out until 10:30pm, came back armed with water and ice cream and hoped that the room would have cooled down. It hadn't it was still unbareable. Shower, damp towels nothing worked. I laid awake sweating all night, dozing for the odd 5 mins or so. Not good preparation for my days work the next day. At 12pm the courtyard outside bar area started to quieten down, at least I would get some peace I thought. Then at 2am a bunch of drunk lads came in the court yard obviously having more fun that me, shouting and swearing. After 5mins I called out of my window asking them to keep the noise down, to which I was asked to go forth and multiply! At 5am the moaning and screaming started from across the courtyard. Was someone being murdered I thought?? I looked out of my window to be confronted by a scene difficult to get out of my now frazzled brain. Jack Sprat and his girlfriend were putting on a show in the room opposite. I say girlfriend because I'm not sure may wives would perform the duties she was doing. In fairness she was very agile for a lady of such size. I laid back and waited for the police to attend the dimise of Jack Sprat through aysphixiation.
눇Location was good. Very central to the good parts of Reading especially the Riverside area. Handy if you are into voyeurism!!!
20 June 2017

Nichola
United Kingdom
7.5

“Not bad, not 4 star tho.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Our room was small and incredibly hot - to be fair it was a hot weekend but no air con and very small window made it unbearable. We requested a fan from reception and had no problems. Unfortunately we were woken at 4am by the fire alarm one night, apparently someone smokeing in their room (who does that these days?!?). Not the fault of the hotel but it did ruin our night.
눇Great location and accommodating staff.
20 June 2017

Natalie
United Kingdom
6.7

“Fine for a quick overnight visit but wouldn't want to stay much longer.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The hotel need a bit of a refurbish as very outdated, with creeky floorboards and no air conditioning.
눇The staff were friendly and the room was very clean
20 June 2017

Pamela
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Pam at Reading”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothing
눇Great place , very handy location, quiet and remarkably cool considering the heatwave. Comfortable bed, excellent en suite. Delicious bar meal.
18 June 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

“Great value for money, I would stay again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉long hair on the bathroom floor.
눇I was upgraded to a room with a fridge and coffee machine. I had originally booked 2 nights but changed it to 3 nights prior to my arrival. The receptionists were very helpful. Blinds in the bedroom a must, the bed very clean and comfortable
16 June 2017

Kelly
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Good stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇The hotel had a great location for bars, restaurants and even the train station that we got a train to the races from.
15 June 2017

Susana
Spain

2 helpful votes
8.8

“Lovely stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇I had a great stay at this hotel. Quiet, clean and with wonderful very kind staff at the desk.
15 June 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.7

“Highly convenient but lacks mod cons”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Combination of hot weather, lack of air con, busy location and poorly soundproofed windows didn't lead to best nights sleep. Breakfast was pretty basic.
눇Good location, comfy bed, all the essentials
13 June 2017

Robert
United Kingdom
9.6

“Very nice stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Just one gripe. Why are the overflow outlets in the hotel bathroom sinks never cleaned inside? It is quite a common thing. In our bathroom the outlet was green inside. Not very pleasant when you see it!!
눇Pleased that the bed was very comfortable as were the pillows. Room nicely decorated and furnished.
12 June 2017

Geoff
United Kingdom
7.1

“A one night stopover in a town centre, ideal.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing really.
눇Clean bathroom. Location of hotel, right in city centre. Offsite parking at Queens Road car park is just a 5 minute walk and a £6 charge for 24 hours at weekends. Hotel can issue you a reduced parking concession ticket, but you must ask at reception.
11 June 2017

Anonymous
Israel
6.3

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉very old building (since 1423) thus noisy every time somebody walked in the corridor due to cracking wooden floor. many escalators and corridors to get to the room. plain breakfast.
눇kind hosts good wifi
10 June 2017

gzmby
Switzerland
Age group: 18 – 24

1 helpful vote
6.7

“Ancient building”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Recepcionist girls were strange.
눇Location was perfect for Reading. Ema is so sweet, i like her.
10 June 2017

Pamela
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
5

Passable
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇No breakfast. Paid too much for this accommodation because of paying ahead conditions which I will NEVER fall for again.

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