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.

Not worth the price

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.

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

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.

Small single room with basic furniture.

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

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.

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

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

They let us check in late and the room was clean

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

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

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

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!

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

Quaint little hotel with comfortable rooms.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Cleaned every day Warm Good shower

Clean Warm Decent shower

Clean Warm Good shower

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

Comfortable and warm. Decent shower

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

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

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

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