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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property
Reading hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite
Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Miscellaneous
Property entrance

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
In the heart of Reading, Hotel 1843 offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop and bar. Savor English breakfast, explore the banquet hall or unwind at the restaurant. With helpful staff and in-room WiFi, you'll feel right at home.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries
The current price is CA $69
CA $83 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Front of property

Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
7.4 out of 10, Good, 1,002 reviews
The price is CA $60
CA $72 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading
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About the area

Map
33 London Street, Reading, England, RG1 4PS

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hexagon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Reading - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 39 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 48 min drive
  • Reading Station - 9 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse - Reading - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪All Bar One - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel 1843 Reading puts you within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Nirvana Spa. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Dickens themed - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 12.95 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

Also known as

Relaxinnz Great Expectations
Relaxinnz Great Expectations Hotel
Relaxinnz Great Expectations Hotel Reading
Relaxinnz Great Expectations Reading
Hotel 1843 Reading Hotel
Hotel 1843 Reading Reading
Great Expectations Reading
Relaxinnz Great Expectations
Hotel 1843 Reading Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel 1843 Reading offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel 1843 Reading does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel 1843 Reading.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel 1843 Reading?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel 1843 Reading?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Dickens themed.

What's the area around Hotel 1843 Reading like?

Hotel 1843 Reading is a short 9-minute walk from Reading Station and 13 minutes' walk from Thames River.

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Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good location, rooms tired, beware of the stairs
The reception and bar/restaurant area has been refurbished to a good standard, however the rooms haven't been updated yet. We had a friendly welcome and check in was efficient. The room was not as described as we booked a family en suite and it wasn't until we were looking to rebook that we realised that our room should have had a sofa and bath instead of shower. The room has plenty of storage, but needs updating and a deep clean. Also the room was on the second floor with no lift and the stairs up to the second floor are curved and narrow in places so was a bit of an issue with luggage. Soundproofing could be improved as you can hear plumbing from other rooms and we were unlucky on the second night to have people walking past our room at 11.30pm talking which disturbed us. Bed was comfy enough, but did make a noise when you moved. There were 2 windows in our room and one pair of curtains were lined and kept out enough light, but the pair closest to the bed were unlined and with a building behind with lights on did leave the room light at night, however this was not a problem for us. The continental breakfast was very basic, and they were limited on items on our second morning when we went down about 30 minutes after breakfast started, not sure if they top up items but didn't whilst we were eating. Although this is a fairly basic hotel, it is in a good location.
Jean A, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Freddie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and affordable
Well laid out room with cosy vibes, very relaxing. Helpful team at reception and nice and close to the centre of town. Well-sealed windows that keep the noise out, which is always important to me. The lift wasn't active when I visited, but I had small wheeled luggage so no problems.
Greg, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Darren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ann, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Raw sewage and couldn’t stay in the Room.
The room smelled of raw sewage. After going out for the evening my key card would allow me access even though it had worked earlier. There was no one in reception at night so I stayed in a friends room which had a spare single bed. There room was just as grim and the bathroom nearly flooded from the bath. In the morning I went to reception and told the receptionist I couldn’t use my room all night. He didn’t care and just gave me a new card. When I went into the room the smell was atrocious, I’m glad I didn’t stay in there even though I had paid for the room. After complaining I had no response and no refund.
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Dibya, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

One of the worst hotels in Reading
Sheets smelled musty. Bathroom was awful. Breakfast not available. Empty condom packet on top of wardrobe……..avoid if you can
Maxwell, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good, spacious room and excellent value. Great location.
Carly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Calico Stay - Bedroom 8
Comfortable room and bed. Clean bed and bathroom but some cobwebs up high in room and dust on lampshade. Won’t stop me returning
Alan, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cleanliness the only issue
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
Simon, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Central located and walkable. Mattress could be relaced.
Andrew, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Freddie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Michel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
John, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Lydia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An old room but very clean. Could leave our bags in the room despite being very early. Close to heart of Reading.
Anne, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely welcoming property in a great location. The room had everything I needed and more. Would highly recommend and would stay again!
Rosie, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value hotel
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
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Wendy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roger, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review