Great Expectations

United Kingdom , Reading
Reading, 33 London Street
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6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2026

Ben

Decent bed and shower, nice enough staff, and overall an average hotel stay.

I’m giving it three stars because I was a bit disappointed with the breakfast. I had higher expectations when it said breakfast was included, but there was very little available. The selection was really small and there was hardly anything to choose from.

The breakfast buffet definitely needs improvement. That said, the stay itself wasn’t bad overall.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Sara

Reception very helpful. Large, clean room.

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2026

Chris

Reception staff were friendly and helpful

Self

2/10

Poor

25 Feb 2026

Max

Noisy, dusty, tired, and a broken shower. Avoid at all costs.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Martina

The room was very clean and comfortable, staff very friendly.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Katherine

The reception staff were friendly and welcoming. Room clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the light breakfast. Definitely will stay again.

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Jan 2026

Juan Carlos

Bed had a hole, I didn't understand the English of the receptionist and I missed the breakfast (that was over at 8:30 am!), bad noise isolation so I could hear noise from phones upstairs. Not recommended.

Business Friends

4/10

Poor

10 Jan 2026

Eunice

No matters caver just sheet over nothing else toilet stained bath needs reviewing dust on light shades

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2026

Garry

Didn't go for food or drink.
Hotel is good location.
Room and facilities low standard, though clean (mostly), not very comfortable and some issues. Bed head presses against light switch and bed wobbles, thus the light kept going on/off. Kettle broken and room was super cold at night. To be fair it was -6 or so outside.

Staff were nice and friendly and for the price and location it was fairly good. Star lost for lack of capacity to make tea without leaving the room!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2025

Chris

Room was ok tv channels wouldn’t load so couldn’t watch anything also was abit miffed as there was a mess up of dates as I tried to book for the date I wanted to come but it had already gone through

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Lovely staff, a few problems with the room but the staff swiftly sorted that out. Also had a miscommunication about timing of breakfast which meant I then missed it, however the staff kindly got me some fruit and yoghurt.

Business

2/10

Poor

10 Dec 2025

Adam

Rooms have zero sound protection, you can hear every work from every room. No one at reception. Smoking staff in door way. No breakfast as it stops 2 hours earlier than advertised on your website. Room key didn’t work and spent 30 minutes waiting to go to bed on night 2 as no one in reception and no one answering phone, staff having fun in bar. Just a horrible stay from start to finish.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2025

Charlotte

Staff were friendly and downstairs space looked fab! I’d say the room itself needed updating. The bathroom floors were sticky with maybe something spilt from the stay before? The shower gel on the wall was empty but was a tiny bit to use luckily. Bed was comfortable and overall a good stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Dec 2025

Elizabeth

The rooms aren’t terrible but definitely need some decoration and renovation. Close to amenities such as restaurants and shops.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

08 Dec 2025

Richard

The room needs to be decorated, with holes in the wall, and the world's smallest towel given, which was dirty. Due to being 10 minutes late for food, I was informed I could not have my breakfast. I understand there is a time limit, but 10 min ?? As I have paid for this service.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

07 Dec 2025

Damon

Comfy bed and clean. Soundproofing could be improved but for be the price and location it's not bad. Didn't try the brekkie so can't comment but it was continental only.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Vincent

Lovely continental breakfast

6/10

Pleasant

03 Dec 2025

Jamie

Room wasn’t great, with a hole in the cealing and bathroom having mold in it.

Very noisy on the walk ways back to room, meaning lack of sleep - don’t think I will stay again

Business

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

Daniela

I had a very good experience during my stay at Hotel 1843. The check-in process was smooth, and the receptionist was extremely kind and helpful. This is a budget hotel, so some areas like the corridors, paintwork, and carpets are a bit outdated—but for the price we paid, it was excellent value.

Our room was very spacious, with good water pressure in the shower. It was quiet, very warm (make sure you open the radiator!), and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was included in the price, which was a nice bonus.
The breakfast was simple but practical: cereal, bread with butter and jam, boiled eggs, juice, water, coffee, and tea—just what you need to start the day.
If anyone wants a more elaborate breakfast, there are plenty of places nearby in Reading.
Check-out was smooth as well. Overall, I really enjoyed my one-night stay and would recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a budget-friendly option in Reading

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2025

mark

One of our bathrooms had not been cleaned.

Sheet was put straight on a mattress, no mattress topper

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Ssrah

Great staff, fabulous food, love comfy bed

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Nov 2025

Vivienne

Pros - clean sheets and towels, central, good shower pressure, they let us leave our bag there, breakfast included.
Cons - desperately needs updating, room smelt of smoke, very limited breakfast, so noisy. I could hear neighbour's television word for word. Earplugs in from 4pm. Place just left me feeling \"itchy\".

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Solana

Was very peaceful and the staff was very nice. I would recommend and I definitely will be going back.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2025

Paul

Staff were excellent, very helpful and nice, room was good had everything we needed. Could do with a extra blanket it was cold and no heating

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Jean

The two nights were great - there was some loud music the second night but it stopped at midnight so was able to get some sleep

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Xenia

Very helpful staff and good continental breakfast

4/10

Poor

09 Oct 2025

Rooms super dated with mattresses that are clumpy. Very dated look. The upgraded rooms do not look like the picture at all. False marketing! On checking with staff that room type and decor does not exist. Breakfast super average. Boiled eggs and toast. Everything else processed which needs hot water. Bathrooms and room corner dusty and unclean. Radiators not working.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Felix

Very clesn

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Aug 2025

Dave

Could be better

Friendly place but woke up at 3am with maintenance on a ladder trying to fix something, tv didnt work so changed room's and then half hour later asked to change again. Hair gel under bed wasnt mine and cleanliness definitely not great. Good location if you are parking a van though as carpark with no height restriction close.

4/10

Poor

23 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Did not sleep a wink but good service

The service was really good however the beds were so uncomfy and I didn’t sleep at all. Also the toilets are so loud that everytime someone in the above room flushed or showered it was super super loud. Pls replace the beds! The location and service was good overall.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2025

Sophie

Hotel is OK

The hotel was good, clean and comfortable, but noisy because of a Karioke club on Tuesday nights.
There is no sign of eco awareness and indeed, coffe/tea was served in platic cups; not very good at all.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Neil

Staff very friendly, hotel clean, nice clean rooms, easy access to the town centre and railway station.

Room was very warm ( due to warm weather) but fans were provided.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Lawrence

Fantastic food if you like an Indian, nice bar area.

4/10

Poor

31 Jul 2025

Stephen

We had a 3 bed room but was told it was only booked for 2 so had an extra £20 added on! One milk only and no reception around for more. TV not working in both the rooms we stayed in. In the 2nd room we stayed there was no bedding for my Daughter on the sofa bed. Coat hangers broken. TV not working in this room also!! The fan was useless.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2025

Lynn

Room needs updating especially as it states a superior double, obviously it's not checked over properly... Toilet didn't flush, ok if you had a wee, but a no.2, you'd be in trouble.remote for TV needs new a battery. Smells musty.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2025

Laura

Ok for just a bed for the night

To be fair the downstairs area was very nice modern and chic, the upstairs.... Was like staying at grandma's, was clean and the bed was comfy but everything else was old, dated, and tired and a bit fusty, shower made awful noise. Carpet was all wrinkled= tripping hazard. The staff were very nice and to be fair u get what u pay for, would i stay again? probably!! just needed a bed and a quick shower no time for a cuppa or tv but was available in the room. Was close to station so very handy. Maybe change carpets and curtains and less lights in the room and remove wallpaper just stick to plain walls cheap fix will make it look better and brighter :)

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Jul 2025

Jon

A Tale of Two Halves – Five Stars for the Food, On

Don’t be fooled by the opening picture, this place is like a mullet: business in the front (restaurant), chaos in the back (hotel). The restaurant photos are legit, but the rooms? Think student digs meet 90s time capsule.

My room had... character. By \"character,\" I mean the shower looked like it had seen some things, the toilet had trust issues, and there were crumbs under the bed sheets. Not on top. Under. Who is snacking in the bed linen?

No lift, just stairs, so if your knees make that Rice Krispie sound like mine do, pack your climbing gear.

Breakfast was a minimalist affair: white bread (nothing whole about it), a few pastries that looked like they'd lost the will to live, some yogurt, and hot water that already was tea. Fancy porridge? Hope you like it with a splash of Earl Grey.

I stayed here for business, but if you're just after a bed after a night out and have low expectations (and a strong immune system), it’s probably fine.

The Wi-Fi had commitment issues, it would connect for 2 minutes, then ghost me like a bad Tinder date. And the fan in the room? As helpful as a chocolate fireguard. Melts under pressure and makes everything worse.

To be fair, the staff were lovely and the restaurant food was genuinely excellent, the kind of meal that made me forget I had to sleep in a crime scene.

Business

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2025

Geoff

Attentive and friendly staff. Historic building, lots of character. Breakfast was croissants, muffins, toast, juice and great strong coffee!
The bed was huge and comfy, no street noise.
Close to restaurants in town.
Definitely recommend this hotel, it’s different and quirky with a big personality.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2025

James

Cheap

Friendly reception, even though I was late. Room was filthy, as was the en-suite. Carpet hadn’t been hoovered and there was no spoons to stir a hot drink.

Business

2/10

Poor

08 May 2025

Claire

Awful hotel

Filthy hotel ending up leaving and paying for rooms elsewhere. Very run down and manager unavailable to resolve ussues

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

John

While the hotel is older, the rooms are spacious, the people are so helpful with bringing bags early, nice check-in etc. the restaurant is great and breakfast is free. Very nice all round!

2/10

Poor

29 Apr 2025

Tammy

Not clean, odd check in and bad service

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2025

Natalie

No one on reception to give you a warm welcome, had a sign up to go to the bar to check in. Walking into bar area with other guests around & carrying our luggage..... not ideal. Room was booked for 2 people only 1 cup in the room, had to wait for my partner to finish his before i could have a cup of tea. The shower, although warm was leaking from the shower hose which was hitting the top of the bath & back of the wall straight onto the floor causing a pool of water, other than that comfy bed.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2025

Jean A

Good location, rooms tired, beware of the stairs

The reception and bar/restaurant area has been refurbished to a good standard, however the rooms haven't been updated yet. We had a friendly welcome and check in was efficient. The room was not as described as we booked a family en suite and it wasn't until we were looking to rebook that we realised that our room should have had a sofa and bath instead of shower. The room has plenty of storage, but needs updating and a deep clean. Also the room was on the second floor with no lift and the stairs up to the second floor are curved and narrow in places so was a bit of an issue with luggage. Soundproofing could be improved as you can hear plumbing from other rooms and we were unlucky on the second night to have people walking past our room at 11.30pm talking which disturbed us. Bed was comfy enough, but did make a noise when you moved. There were 2 windows in our room and one pair of curtains were lined and kept out enough light, but the pair closest to the bed were unlined and with a building behind with lights on did leave the room light at night, however this was not a problem for us. The continental breakfast was very basic, and they were limited on items on our second morning when we went down about 30 minutes after breakfast started, not sure if they top up items but didn't whilst we were eating. Although this is a fairly basic hotel, it is in a good location.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Feb 2025

Freddie

The bathroom really needed some attention. There appeared to be some type of stains on the floor and very heavy black mould on the shower door. Overall the hand sink needed a good clean with hard water scum removed. The shower stall also need a removal of hard water scum. On the floor towel were two very long black hairs. Not mine as I am a blonde. I also could not get hot water for the shower or sink. After speaking to a couple of other guests I was told they did have hot water but they had to let the water run for a very long time in the hand basin before the shower water will get hot. I wish I had known that because I went without a shower. I do have pictures of the mould which was the major issue.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2025

Greg

Comfortable and affordable

Well laid out room with cosy vibes, very relaxing. Helpful team at reception and nice and close to the centre of town.

Well-sealed windows that keep the noise out, which is always important to me.

The lift wasn't active when I visited, but I had small wheeled luggage so no problems.

Business

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2025

Robert

The hotel is very close to Reading town centre and train station, so staying here was very convenient. The staff were friendly and responsive to our needs. The bed was soft, and the shower was powerful. The location is difficult to access by car, however, on account of the UK's bizarre addiction to one-way streets.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Feb 2025

Waqas

The property location is good. However even though it says there is live music on the weekends creating noise in some rooms I stayed midweek and there was music till late. Not very clean. Cheap furniture and fittings and most importantly mattress which wasn’t comfortable. The pigeon in the window woke me at 5 am (not hotel’s fault). Only will stay again if I don’t find anything else.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

15 Dec 2024

James

Raw sewage and couldn’t stay in the Room.

The room smelled of raw sewage. After going out for the evening my key card would allow me access even though it had worked earlier. There was no one in reception at night so I stayed in a friends room which had a spare single bed. There room was just as grim and the bathroom nearly flooded from the bath. In the morning I went to reception and told the receptionist I couldn’t use my room all night. He didn’t care and just gave me a new card. When I went into the room the smell was atrocious, I’m glad I didn’t stay in there even though I had paid for the room. After complaining I had no response and no refund.

Self

4/10

Poor

13 Dec 2024

Maxwell

One of the worst hotels in Reading

Sheets smelled musty. Bathroom was awful. Breakfast not available. Empty condom packet on top of wardrobe……..avoid if you can

Business

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2024

Carly

Good, spacious room and excellent value. Great location.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2024

Alan

Calico Stay - Bedroom 8

Comfortable room and bed.
Clean bed and bathroom but some cobwebs up high in room and dust on lampshade.
Won’t stop me returning

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Nov 2024

Simon

Cleanliness the only issue

Location was excellent for access to the town centre and public transport. Check in was straightforward.
The room was very basic, as expected so no problem, but concerned about the cleanliness when my tea cup was stuck to the saucer (face down) and was dirty, and a big clump of hair on the floor outside the shower.
Single bed, comfy enough

Business

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2024

Andrew

Central located and walkable. Mattress could be relaced.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Sep 2024

John

Liked the Georgian elegance of the building, the entrance and spiral staircase. After complaining about mattress it was replaced and the room was cleaned. Manager was helpful and efficient. Room was a good size. Its best advantage was easy walking distance from the town centre.

We were not informed about the disco on Saturday night until booking was confirmed by which point the deposit was not refundable.

Disliked the very limited breakfast menu as no breakfast places nearby. The room was airless and looked onto a brick wall. Both chairs were uncomfortable.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2024

Lydia

The room wasn’t as clean as I would like, the shower door had evidently not been cleaned in a while, the toilet wasn’t the cleanest and neither was the bathroom sink, the floors look like they hadn’t had a clean in a little while too… and the room decor was very outdated. I paid £170 for 1 night, granted it was whilst a popular festival was on but it was worth £40 at best. I hope they deep clean the rooms better in future! And look at upgrading the decor, as well as looking at their prices, even during popular seasons. The downstairs had a nice vibe though, and the restaurant looked nice.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Anne

An old room but very clean. Could leave our bags in the room despite being very early. Close to heart of Reading.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Rosie

Lovely welcoming property in a great location. The room had everything I needed and more. Would highly recommend and would stay again!

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2024

Mark

Good value hotel

Decent enough for couple of nights , room was fine and close to town .. , could do with aircon but had a fan , no lift but managed ok

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Aug 2024

Wendy

The DJ wasn't a problem as he stopped fairly early. The hotel is incredibly dated - fair play to whoever photoshopped the room pics. The hotel smells strongly of the Indian food from downstairs. The staff are not particularly helpful. The room (suite) had not been decorated since the late 1970s and was filthy with hairs all over the place and a filthy mattress. Would not recommend.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2024

Jade

Overall a good stay for the price. Staff were friendly however announced our room number out loud upon check in - which is unsafe for two women travelling.
Room was nice and spacious, shower was good as well. Our room however had some industrial-sounding drilling/humming noise on and off all night. Unsure if this was the building next door or the hotel itself.

If you want a short trip on a budget I would recommend. However if you’re travelling solo might be unsafe as they like announcing your room number out loud.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2024

tracy

Lovely period property noisy fellow guests next door but this can happen anywhere will not stop us booking again

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

David

Good Hotel

We have been here before, this time we paid for a better room and it was loads better. If we are in Reading again we will use this Hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2024

Horace

Small single room

Small single room with basic furniture.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2024

David

Nice building

For the money we paid, this room it was very good. it did what we needed.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2024

Richard

Nice staff. My Room was massive and very clean. Nice bed. Very tired decor though. bathroom clean but even more tired.
Hotel really needs an upgrade. Has the potential to be somewhere special but needs work.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2024

Gareth

Friendly and helpful staff, very clean rooms with daily service, great powerful shower, very comfy bed, close to local amenities

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2024

David

Value for Money

Friendly and helpful reception staff, clean room with excellent bathroom facilities. Value for money.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

Matt

They let us check in late and the room was clean

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 Nov 2023

Lee

There was loud music until 11:30, the check in process wasn’t very easy and the carpet in the room was full of hair

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2023

Lucy

Amazing staff and room!

The room was amazing! Great size, very clean and a incredibly comfortable bed. Definitely will be staying there again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2023

Gary

Lovely downstairs area, average rooms

Lovely bar and restaurant area. When going to the room these are not to the same standard as the downstairs. The room we had, had a flashing light in the bathroom, moldy shower curtain and handle broken on one of the draws. Bed was comfy enough and shower nice and powerful

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2023

Generally safe and convenient, limited facilities but staff are accommodating if you ask for water/ iron etc. Decor is a little dated (carpets/ curtains) and shower curtains need replacing. Otherwise a comfortable and clean bed and lovely staff!

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2023

Jonathan

Good Hotel

Had a one stay here and have no complaints. Room was nice and the staff was friendly and helpful. I would re-book this hotel in the future

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2023

Daniel

Quaint little hotel with comfortable rooms.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2023

Generally nice and staff were pleasant. Rooms/ bathrooms decent enough but bathrooms (baths/shower/ shower curtain) just need a little updating.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

17 Jun 2023

Alan

Awful.

It was so so small, i could touch the walls with arms out! The bed was tiny, like sleeping in a cot, and the staircase is so narrow,and spiral, it was impossible to get my luggage up. Expensive,outdated and a definite no no for me.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2023

Danny

Hostess was wonderful & accommodating. Room was a bit noisy at night & creaky beds.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2023

Stephanie

The property was very convenient for me after a long work day. The room was spacious and clean, although paint peeling off the walls and ceiling. I was expecting a TV in the room and there wasn't, but didn't really matter to me.

In the evening I went to the Calico Bar & Restaurant after having been told the food was good - I wasn't disappointed 🙂. And the staff made me feel extremely welcome and 'cared for'.

Breakfast was good (although I didn't like the oiled toast) and lovely service.

As a single female who doesn't travel and hardly ever stays in hotels, I was a bit apprehensive, but the care of the staff made me feel safe and welcome.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

25 Apr 2023

Ian

Walls are paper thin. Another guest came home around 2am (probably drunk) and proceeded to be sick/ wretch for about an hour. Did I really have to pay for that experience? On the positive side the downstairs area with the bar is fine and the food and service were good. Rooms clean but aging - you get what you pay for.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2023

Jon

It is what it is

I used to stay here back when it was the Great Expectations, so I knew pretty much what to expect. They've completely gutted the restaurant downstairs (which looks really good, but I didn't get a chance to try it), but not yet done anything with the accommodation.

So, yeah, it's a little tired. No hotel staff around when I checked in so had to go to the restaurant where I was handed a keycard with no further word or information. The room was clean apart from a partially-flushed toilet on arrival. The bed was very uncomfortable and seemed to consist of springs and little padding, not that I minded much as by the time I went to bed I was suitably numbed by alcohol.

My (very small) double room wasn't noisy, had tea coffee and water, a TV, and an ensuite with a decent hot shower. Everything I needed for a comfortable-enough budget overnight stay on my own.

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2023

Stuart

Cleaned every day
Warm
Good shower

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2023

Stuart

Clean
Warm
Good shower

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2023

Stuart

Clean
Warm
Good shower

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2023

Stuart

Clean
Warm
Decent shower

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2023

Diego

The staff is very kind and helpful.
The hotel es very close to the city center.
I enjoyed my stay there

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2023

Stuart

Comfortable and warm.
Decent shower

Business Self

4/10

Poor

12 Dec 2022

Sarah

Room wasn't clean, toilet wouldn't flush, found someone's dirty clothes in the room left after 2 hours

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2022

Andrew

Lots of building work going on in the hotel that we were unaware of at time of booking. Shock on arrival but the staff were very good

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

21 Nov 2022

Nicholas

Walls are paper thin and noise from other guests kept us awake
Carpet was dingy and stained.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2022

Simon

reading wknd stay

Our Stay at the Great expectations was marvellous staff were super friendly and even under building works on the ground floor they running perfectly.

My only complaint was the bed was a bit outdate and either time me or my wife moved it felt like you weer going to be thrown out.

Apart from that i love it cant wait to see it after the works are completed. Room 29 fyi

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2022

Hayley

Good value abd close to town

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2022

Martin

Good location

Friendly staff, great free breakfasts!
Room was a bit basic but came with tea/coffee.
Pub area being renovated but we were given enough notice of this so no issue. Good central location for reading

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2022

Muralee

Breakfast is good

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2022

MR N D

Lovely stay in a Dickensian setting

A lovely pub in a huge building - Hotel above the pub has 29 rooms.

The pub has a Dickensian theme (obviously), but the hotel rooms are nice and modern.

A great breakfast in the morning too.

There is no parking on site, so you need to find somewhere before hand and the pub is currently (mid 2022) closed on Sundays (but that doesn't affect your stay)

Otherwise a lovely place to stay, and Reading is actually much nicer than we were expecting

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2022

Ben

Great friendly place, great single room. Helpful staff and good food

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2022

John

Great Hotel

It's a great base for reading. 15 min walk from station. The rooms are basic, but comfortable and exactly what you'd expect for the price.

Highlight is the bar which has a great atmosphere and some nice beer. The staff were all really friendly and helpful. It is a little gem this hotel.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2022

Elsie

One word to describe… just BRILLIANT!

2/10

Poor

14 Mar 2022

Michelle

Noisy environment

Self