Hotel 1843 Reading
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
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of Reading
Available Rooms
Single Room with Shower
1 Single • 161 ft²
Sleeps 1
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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
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Ratings and reviews
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4.5 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
3.5 / 5.0
Warm and friendly. Great location. Car park across the road.
Nothing.
3.0 / 5.0
not to much
the toilet was not cleaned properly for our arrival, although we warned about resident DJ the noise was to loud.
3.5 / 5.0
Central cheap
No breakfast
4.0 / 5.0
Clean modern hotel with friendly staff. Good food in the restaurant.
2.5 / 5.0
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
3.0 / 5.0
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;
3.5 / 5.0
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.
3.0 / 5.0
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!
4.0 / 5.0
Exceeded our expectations. Bar / restaurant area very good .
Possibly a better mattress on bed . But that’s a personal opinion.
3.0 / 5.0
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.
3.5 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
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.
0.5 / 5.0
Nothing really bit tacky
Thin walls, loud guest vomitting all night. Tacky rooms etc
4.0 / 5.0
Location
4.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
great location and very reasonably priced
with no lift and number of doors required to access room with cases
4.5 / 5.0
Room was spacious and clean
N/A
2.5 / 5.0
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!
2.0 / 5.0
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.
4.5 / 5.0
Nice staff. Excellent breakfast.
5.0 / 5.0
the restaurant is lovy and very ckean
5.0 / 5.0
everything
bath needs hand rail to steady yourself in and out shower
3.5 / 5.0
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 $111 per night. This rental is $0 above 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?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
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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