Hotel 1843 Reading

Suite, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Ensuite | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

3.8 / 5.0

Good(412 Ratings)

Hotel in Reading

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Hotel with a coffee shop, near Thames River
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a banquet hall.
Hotel 1843 Reading offers 29 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

39.4 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

Available Rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

1 Single

Sleeps 2

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Suite, Ensuite

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

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Single Room, Ensuite

1 Single

Sleeps 1

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Twin Room, Ensuite

2 Single

Sleeps 2

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Triple Room, Ensuite

3 Single

Sleeps 3

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££££

Hotel 1843 Reading

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3.8 / 5.0

Good(412 Ratings)

Hotel in Reading

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi 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

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

39.4 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

Available Rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

1 Single

Sleeps 2

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

Suite, Ensuite

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

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

Single Room, Ensuite

1 Single

Sleeps 1

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

Twin Room, Ensuite

2 Single

Sleeps 2

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

Triple Room, Ensuite

3 Single

Sleeps 3

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

Ratings and reviews

3.8 / 5.0

Good(412 Ratings)

1.0 / 5.0

Dec 2024

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

2.0 / 5.0

Dec 2024

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

1.5 / 5.0

Nov 2024

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

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

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.

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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.

1.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Not worth the price

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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.

1.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Small single room with basic furniture.

2.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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

4.0 / 5.0

May 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

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

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

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

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

They let us check in late and the room was clean

3.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

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

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2023

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

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

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

4.0 / 5.0

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!

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

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

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Quaint little hotel with comfortable rooms.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

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

1.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

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.

1.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

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

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

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.

1.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

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.

1.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Cleaned every day Warm Good shower

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Clean Warm Decent shower

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Clean Warm Good shower

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

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

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Comfortable and warm. Decent shower

2.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

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

2.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

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

2.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

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

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

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

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 £17 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?

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Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel in Reading

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel in Reading

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

Ratings and 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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