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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property

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A hotel reception area with a black and white patterned floor, a chandelier, and a reception desk.
A reception area with a sign indicating the direction to the reception, a patterned floor, and a modern chair.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a radiator.
A green cushioned seating area with a round table and a hanging lamp, surrounded by floral decorations and plants.
A historic building with a classical facade, featuring columns and a central entrance.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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33 London Street, Reading, England, RG1 4PS
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Abbey Ruins
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with drawers, and a wooden wardrobe in a room with floral wallpaper.

Basic Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a radiator.

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a remote control, and a television on the wall.

Superior Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a remote control, and a television on the wall.

Superior Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Cosy Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with drawers, and a wooden wardrobe in a room with floral wallpaper.

Cosy Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Classic Family Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel 1843 Reading

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall are onsite.
Hotel 1843 Reading offers 29 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel 1843 Reading. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Oracle. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Oracle and Kennet & Avon Canal
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Dickens themed - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dickens themed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Hotel 1843 Reading Hotel
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Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 519 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very friendly gent at the front desk, the bar staff gave me a nice glass of ice to take to my room, bed was comfy and room was a nice size - recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dibya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and comfortable, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Amenities
Reception staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ssrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, fabulous food, love comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar restaurant downstairs. I was staying alone but was made to feel very welcome and looked after by the staff. For the price, I thought the room was great. Incredible location only 10 minute walk from the station. And the continental breakfast in the morning was perfect. Can’t really complain at all. Thank you guys it was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Xenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and good continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the cleanest hotel I’ve been in - poo stains in the toilet and dusty bedding
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reception very helpful. Large, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was okay, music was loud but told in advance. Staff were a little rude
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception staff were friendly and welcoming. Room clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the light breakfast. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nobody at reception, bar shut so knocking on door in a room full of flies. Eventually got checked in, corridor stank disgusting. Wouldn't rush back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Solana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very peaceful and the staff was very nice. I would recommend and I definitely will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic food if you like an Indian, nice bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms aren’t terrible but definitely need some decoration and renovation. Close to amenities such as restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Max

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noisy, dusty, tired, and a broken shower. Avoid at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were excellent, very helpful and nice, room was good had everything we needed. Could do with a extra blanket it was cold and no heating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent bed and shower, nice enough staff, and overall an average hotel stay. I’m giving it three stars because I was a bit disappointed with the breakfast. I had higher expectations when it said breakfast was included, but there was very little available. The selection was really small and there was hardly anything to choose from. The breakfast buffet definitely needs improvement. That said, the stay itself wasn’t bad overall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, spacious room and excellent value. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, a few problems with the room but the staff swiftly sorted that out. Also had a miscommunication about timing of breakfast which meant I then missed it, however the staff kindly got me some fruit and yoghurt.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfy bed and clean. Soundproofing could be improved but for be the price and location it's not bad. Didn't try the brekkie so can't comment but it was continental only.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two nights were great - there was some loud music the second night but it stopped at midnight so was able to get some sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, very clean rooms with daily service, great powerful shower, very comfy bed, close to local amenities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little hotel with comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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