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 £48 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.9

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Hotel Mercure George Hotel, Reading

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10 - 12 Kings Street, Reading, RG1 2HE, United Kingdom –

*7.9* The Museum of Reading: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)

Reading Train Station: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

The desk clerk let us stay until noon instead 11AM.

Jeffrey, Canada

Wifi is good. Nice and central location close to everything

Estelle, Switzerland

Great location. Wasn't the Ritz but for the price it was great

Ben, United Kingdom

Lovely building, great location and friendly and helpful staff

Phil, United Kingdom

Very good breakfast provided, enjoyable and healthy. The perfect location for the very centre of the town. Historical hotel - preserved as it was in the past 2 centuries.

Del, United Kingdom

Excellent staff, great location, building has great character

Anne, United Kingdom

The room was exceptionally comfortable and the staff were excellent - they could not do enough to help. The location was very convenient for the town centre and so suited me perfectly.

Peter, United Kingdom

Good value for money.less than 10 mins walk from station. Staff friendly and helpful. Single Room small but very clean and all I needed. Lovely bath. Continental breakfast was excellent.

Lindsey, United Kingdom

This Oldest hotel in the town is in the centre of all modern attractions and historic places. It was a favourite hotel where Dickens used to stay in Reading and it has this history alive...

Derek, United Kingdom

Value wise it was excellent. We asked for a quiet room with a bath and that is what we got. The bed was very comfortable. Only 5 minutes walk to the railway station and connecting coaches to Heathrow.

Muriel, United Kingdom

8.8

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“The desk clerk let us stay until noon instead 11AM.”

Jeffrey Canada
“Wifi is good. Nice and central location close to everything”

Estelle Switzerland
“Great location. Wasn't the Ritz but for the price it was great”

Ben United Kingdom
“Lovely building, great location and friendly and helpful staff”

Phil United Kingdom
“Very good breakfast provided, enjoyable and healthy. The perfect location for the very centre of the town. Historical hotel - preserved as it was in the past 2 centuries.”

Del United Kingdom
“Excellent staff, great location, building has great character”

Anne United Kingdom
“The room was exceptionally comfortable and the staff were excellent - they could not do enough to help. The location was very convenient for the town centre and so suited me perfectly.”

Peter United Kingdom
“Good value for money.less than 10 mins walk from station. Staff friendly and helpful. Single Room small but very clean and all I needed. Lovely bath. Continental breakfast was excellent.”

Lindsey United Kingdom
“This Oldest hotel in the town is in the centre of all modern attractions and historic places. It was a favourite hotel where Dickens used to stay in Reading and it has this history alive...”

Derek United Kingdom
“Value wise it was excellent. We asked for a quiet room with a bath and that is what we got. The bed was very comfortable. Only 5 minutes walk to the railway station and connecting coaches to Heathrow.”

Muriel United Kingdom

Stay in the heart of Reading –

One of our top picks in Reading.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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Mercure George Hotel, Reading has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 30 Oct 2009.
Hotel chain/brand: Mercure

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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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.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

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

Restaurants and markets

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

What travellers love about this location

“Central location clean and great staff ”

Helen

United Kingdom

9.1

“Good value for money.less than 10 mins walk from station. Staff friendly and helpful. Single Room small but very clean and all I needed. Lovely bath. Continent...”

Lindsey

United Kingdom

“Location, character building, warm and comfortable room, and an excellent restaurant selling pub classics, plus an Indian next door. A Great British and Contin...”

Invictaview

United Kingdom

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1 restaurant on site

Prezzo

Cuisine: Italian

Menu: À la carte

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From 15:00 hours

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Until 11:00 hours

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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 extra beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

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When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mercure George Hotel, Reading accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

“The room was exceptionally comfortable and the staff were excellent - they could not do enough to help. The location was very convenient for the town centre and so suited me perfectly.”

Peter

“Good value for money.less than 10 mins walk from station. Staff friendly and helpful. Single Room small but very clean and all I needed. Lovely bath. Continental breakfast was excellent.”

“This Oldest hotel in the town is in the centre of all modern attractions and historic places. It was a favourite hotel where Dickens used to stay in Reading and it has this history alive...”

Derek

“Value wise it was excellent. We asked for a quiet room with a bath and that is what we got. The bed was very comfortable. Only 5 minutes walk to the railway station and connecting coaches to Heathrow.”

Muriel

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Reviewed: 10 April 2019

Sean
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Possibly the most cramped bedroom and bathroom I've ever had
Great location

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 8 April 2019

Jeffrey
Canada
8.5

“Friendly staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The bed was not conformable, but they say they are getting new ones next month.
The desk clerk let us stay until noon instead 11AM.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 8 April 2019

Orhan
USA

5 helpful votes
9.2

“Certainly a good option!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
My room was elevated and it felt super weird!!
Breakfast, location, front desk staff!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 6 April 2019

Christopher
United Kingdom
7.5

“Ok for overnight stop. Couldn't recommend for longer”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lots of steep, narrow stairs. Cooking odours throughout ground floor. Off site parking (although discounted) and drop-off arrangements not good.
Cooked to order breakfast

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 5 April 2019

Estelle
Switzerland
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room facing the street so a little noisy..but i got used to it. Would appreciate a bottle of water in my room.
Wifi is good. Nice and central location close to everything

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 4 April 2019

Stuart
United Kingdom
4.2

“Work”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
This is not a four star hotel
Location

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 3 April 2019

Ben
United Kingdom
8.3

“Enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A tad dated and parking wasn't great
Great location. Wasn't the Ritz but for the price it was great

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 1 April 2019

Claire
United Kingdom
8.3

“Pleasantly surprised. Comfortable stay. Friendly staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower quite old and worn.
Good size room good temperature and comfy beds.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 1 April 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

Superb
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No parking on hotel site, but concession given. Walk from car park to hotel but not ideal with luggage.
Upgraded room as soon as I got there. Proper friendly staff, explained everything and were very helpful.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 1 April 2019

Phil
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No way of controlling the room temperature, the 0715 Sunday morning window clean was not appreciated as both myself and my wife had enjoyed a lively night out and so were a little worse for wear. This also meant the five flights of steps were hard work on the way back to our room.
Lovely building, great location and friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 31 March 2019

Anonymous
Jersey
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hotel so old every floor board creaked, heard the security door, which was very near our room, open and close all through the night and heard every guest walk passed.
The lovely lady on reception.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 31 March 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Blackout blinds would be better
Fantastic location

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 25 March 2019

Del
United Kingdom
7.1

“Very pleasant staff, well welcomed , remarkable place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room was very small and looked to the hotel entrance and place for having drinks - it made some noise late at night...
Very good breakfast provided, enjoyable and healthy. The perfect location for the very centre of the town. Historical hotel - preserved as it was in the past 2 centuries.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 22 March 2019

Anne
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Rooms functional but 'tired' Almost no internet connectivety
Excellent staff, great location, building has great character

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 10 March 2019

Peter
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing
The room was exceptionally comfortable and the staff were excellent - they could not do enough to help. The location was very convenient for the town centre and so suited me perfectly.

Stayed in March 2019

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	Classic Single Room 1 single bed	Show prices
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking 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 • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 8 per day. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Classic Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This twin room has a electric kettle. Room facilities: • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Trouser Press • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Electric kettle Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 8 per day. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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