Hotel 1843 Reading

3.7

Good(1,531 Reviews)

Hotel in Reading

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, TV, Gym or Fitness Center and more

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About this hotel

This historic building was said to have been opened in 1843 by the British literacy icon, Charles Dickens.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Gym or Fitness Center

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

39.4 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

Available Rooms

Single Room with Shower

1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Family Room with Bath

1 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Triple Room with Bath

3 Single • 290 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Twin Room with Bath

2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Hotel 1843 Reading

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3.7

Good(1,531 Reviews)

Hotel in Reading

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, TV, Gym or Fitness Center and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

This historic building was said to have been opened in 1843 by the British literacy icon, Charles Dickens.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Gym or Fitness Center

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

39.4 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

Available Rooms

Single Room with Shower

1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room with Bath

1 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room with Bath

3 Single • 290 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room with Bath

2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.7

Good(1,531 Reviews)

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3.7

Oct 2024

Wonderful building in a great location. Easy for railway station and the business area.

I asked for a twin because my daughter was supposed to come with me. Plenty of room in a well appointed room. Bed was comfy and the room temperature just right. Breakfast was really good, I took it in the library and this room was delightful. It was great being in a building that I had walked past many times in my life when I lived in Reading. So easy to walk to and from the railway station without concern being stuck in traffic. Excellent value for money, next time I will try their restaurant for an evening meal.

Bottom of the bath a little slippy, it had inbuilt grips but they were a bit worn. I expect I could have asked for a bath mat if I was staying beyond my first night.

3.7

Aug 2024

Coming back from work it felt like home.

Check in very friendly Location perfect for overnight parking, restaurants etc The Hotel is a classic! I love the ambiance Rooms are clean and cosy Ten minutes from Green Park business area High pressure hot water in the bathroom shower!

Not much!

3.7

Aug 2024

A lot of charm.

Warm and friendly. Great location. Car park across the road.

Nothing.

3.7

Jun 2024

think twice before booking

not to much

the toilet was not cleaned properly for our arrival, although we warned about resident DJ the noise was to loud.

3.7

Jun 2024

Ok stay for cheap few nights

Central cheap

No breakfast

3.7

May 2024

Clean modern hotel with friendly staff. Great location close to train. Good food in the restaurant.

Clean modern hotel with friendly staff. Good food in the restaurant.

3.7

Apr 2024

Needs a bit more attention to guests

Decent location, comfy bed, good shower pressure. Close to good restaurants but also near a noisy road.

When I "checked in" (which involved going into the bar and trying to get someone's attention), I was given very little information. I then received a phone call at 10pm asking me why I hadn't checked in, and the next morning I couldn't leave by the door I had been told to use. I had to phone the hotel to be told there was a different set of stairs, which was not signposted. No breakfast option

3.7

Sep 2023

The location was excellent for my purposes and the bed was very comfortable

Great location. Very comfortable bed Plenty of hot water

The room was very tired. Handles missing from drawers, chipped bath with black mould behind taps, broken coat hanger fittings held together with sellotape but still didn’t work;

3.7

Sep 2023

Good value and comfortable stay in a well-located, still slightly quirky hotel.

The room was small and simple but clean and comfortable. Single bed, but with two pillows - good! Spotless bedding (duvet). Very nice bathroom, shower worked well. Fan and radiator provided for every weather. Open window, light-excluding curtains. The bar and restaurant area has been extensively refurbished (new management) and is very flash, but they have kept the library - a lovely idea. The food in the restaurant was very good and I was given 20% off because I was staying there. But the hotel is very close to many restaurants along the canal and in central Reading.

The room overlooked an outdoor gathering area - perhaps it was the smoking area for the bar downstairs - but I could hear every conversation into the night! But I have stayed here before and the rooms on the other side do not suffer from this. I was sorry that they had discontinued breakfast. Be aware that there is no lift and the rooms are upstairs.

3.7

Jul 2023

No problems whatsoever from check in to check out .

Exceeded our expectations. Bar / restaurant area very good .

Possibly a better mattress on bed . But that’s a personal opinion.

3.7

Jul 2023

Pleasant

The location is great! Very central to everything. Tea, coffee, biscuits and bottles of water all supplied. Ok for a one night stay .

The room was extremely basic. The bathroom was much the same! The hairdryer was ancient! And no anti slip mat for the shower. The only toiletries supplied were soap and body wash. We couldn't get the TV to work!

3.7

Jul 2023

Good for one night

Bar area was really nice and staff were very friendly! The location was great! We were given a voucher for 20% off food too!

The room itself was a bit dated and the water took a while to heat up.

3.7

Jul 2023

Pleasant

There is a beautiful bar, restaurant and library space in the hotel (but we didn't stay for breakfast). The staff was very helpful throughout. The room itself was spacious but strangely furnished.

Note: there was no lift in the hotel, and stairs were steep and somewhat complicated. The room was difficult to ventilate, especially during warm weather. The hotel provided a fan but that helped only a little.

3.7

May 2023

Great location

Great location. Very reasonable price.

Tired room, although that is reflected in the price and the rooms are due to be updated. No TV which was odd.

3.7

May 2023

Bad

Nothing really bit tacky

Thin walls, loud guest vomitting all night. Tacky rooms etc

3.7

Apr 2023

Very good

Location

3.7

Mar 2023

Overall enjoyed my stay

Great location with parking just around the corner. The hotel offered a voucher to get reduced parking costs, which was nice. Friendly staff and helpful.

Hot water takes a long time to come through.

3.7

Mar 2023

Clean, a bit quirky, great location to city centre and very

great location and very reasonably priced

with no lift and number of doors required to access room with cases

3.7

Mar 2023

Pleasant and easygoing

Room was spacious and clean

N/A

3.7

Mar 2023

Passable

Bar area is lovely and location is nice and central. Staff were friendly.

Rooms need an urgent refurb, dirty shower curtain and stained carpet, decor very dated. Walls are also REALLY thin, could hear the person next door snoring all night!

3.7

Feb 2023

Superb

Nice staff. Excellent breakfast.

3.7

Feb 2023

I don't like to sleep in discos. We have stayed here regularly for 10 years but will look elsewhere.

A Friday night disco with cover versions of 80s music. This took place in the basement and funnelled up the beautiful newly exposed and renovated spiral staircase to drive guests insane till the early hours.

3.7

Feb 2023

just perfect

the restaurant is lovy and very ckean

3.7

Jan 2023

very enjoyable

everything

bath needs hand rail to steady yourself in and out shower

3.7

Jan 2023

Good

I had to look for another hotel because the conditions were bad. When I complained, I got my money back. They were honest and apologised for the situation. WIFI and heating was good.

The hotel was under renovation and there was no information on booking.com about this. Many services were closed and the reception was never staffed. The room was dirty: carpet very old, bathroom with stains. Bed very noisy.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Reading?

The average price for a rental in Reading is £88 per night. This rental is £0 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel 1843 Reading. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hotel 1843 Reading pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Hotel 1843 Reading?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, tv, and gym or fitness center.

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Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel in Reading

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room with Shower

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Family Room with Bath

Triple Room with Bath

Twin Room with Bath

Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel in Reading

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room with Shower

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Family Room with Bath

Triple Room with Bath

Twin Room with Bath

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Reading?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Hotel 1843 Reading pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hotel 1843 Reading?

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