- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
About this property
This unique residence is a modern reworking of the Great Western Hotel, built in 1844 and reputed to be the oldest surviving railway hotel in the world. The hotel is conveniently located in the city centre, providing easy access to all that the city has to offer, yet it has kept the original ambience of the historic building. The building also contains a chic brasserie, sumptuous bar and meeting amenities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Sustainability
Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mapanga
South Africa“The location is perfect, just a stone’s throw away from the station, the staff was super friendly and helpful and the breakfast was enjoyable” 
Marjorie
Canada“Nice large room. Location perfect. Right next to train station. Lots of shops and cafes nearby.”
Susan
Switzerland“Location location location. Staff responded to request and provided two single beds in Club room during busy Reading festival.”- Will
United Kingdom“Excellent - clean, comfortable, cosy and the staff were all great.” - Jessica United Kingdom“We have stayed here before and we really enjoyed our stay here. We booked a double room and was put into a room with it 2 singles put together . After asking if we could move to a double bed to avoid the gap . The staff were fabulous at making...”
Shaw United Kingdom“Loved the location, so close to the train and bus station Easy to get to other places including London.”- Sarah United Kingdom“The hotel was well organised, it felt super safe, the staff were lovely, my bed was super comfy and it was nipping clean. Fab!”
- Yarrow United Kingdom“The hotel was very modern, clean, lovely big room with a huge bathroom, lots of hanging space. I he bar and restaurant staff were really lovely.”
- Andrew United Kingdom“Lovely big room and bathroom. Very comfortable bed with great pillows. Very pleasant and helpful staff.”
- Paula United Kingdom“Great location. Quiet considering its a stones throw from the railway station. Helpful staff, the aircon didn't work in the first room. We were moved immediately. The bed was very comfortable and big enough. I liked that we had the option not to...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Chez Mal Brasserie
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact the guest following their reservation.
We have no parking facilities on site and directly outside the hotel there are double red lines which means we do not have a drop off/pick up area for luggage. Before parking in one the recommended car parks below, the best place to park to drop off safely is the Reading Station Short Stay Car Park which is free for 20 minutes and is located opposite the hotel.
When travelling with a dog, please note that an extra charge of £25 for 1 dog or £40 for maximum 2 dogs, per night applies. Dogs are allowed in designated guest rooms-please notify the hotel in advance.
The Breakfast inclusive rates include a Full-cooked breakfast and Dinner inclusive rates includes 2 courses from our seasonal menu and a side dish . Supplements apply to certain items. Inclusions only apply for adults. Children’s Breakfast is not included in the advertised rates and the charges are as follows directly to the hotel: 0-4 years old – Breakfast Complimentary/5- 11 years old – Breakfast charged at 50% full price/ 12 and over breakfast charged at full adult price. Kids Dinner Menu also available.
Starting 9th October 2024 our hotels will be cashless, please use cards or digital payments for transactions.
