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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property
Reading hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Enjoy a drink at the hotel's bar, where a long counter offers a selection of bottles and glasses, and a menu is always on display.
Classic design welcomes guests at the reception area, marked by a prominent sign and a beautiful floral arrangement.
Classic bedroom with a four-poster bed, nightstand, and dresser, featuring a television and artwork.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a geometric patterned floor and a stylish entrance.
Hotel 1843's historic facade features a grand entrance with large columns and decorative moldings, home to a bar and eatery.
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.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 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 $60
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

Room options

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Reading - 18 min walk - 1.6 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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

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

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

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Banquet hall
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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
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Special features

Dining

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

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
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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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Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

It was easy to access. Friendly workers
Edwina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good, spacious room and excellent value. Great location.
Carly, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Ok for just a bed for the night

To be fair the downstairs area was very nice modern and chic, the upstairs.... Was like staying at grandma's, was clean and the bed was comfy but everything else was old, dated, and tired and a bit fusty, shower made awful noise. Carpet was all wrinkled= tripping hazard. The staff were very nice and to be fair u get what u pay for, would i stay again? probably!! just needed a bed and a quick shower no time for a cuppa or tv but was available in the room. Was close to station so very handy. Maybe change carpets and curtains and less lights in the room and remove wallpaper just stick to plain walls cheap fix will make it look better and brighter :)
Laura, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Awful hotel

Filthy hotel ending up leaving and paying for rooms elsewhere. Very run down and manager unavailable to resolve ussues
Claire, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Cheap

Friendly reception, even though I was late. Room was filthy, as was the en-suite. Carpet hadn’t been hoovered and there was no spoons to stir a hot drink.
James, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not clean, odd check in and bad service
Tammy, 1-night trip

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 trip

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 trip

6/10 Good

No one on reception to give you a warm welcome, had a sign up to go to the bar to check in. Walking into bar area with other guests around & carrying our luggage..... not ideal. Room was booked for 2 people only 1 cup in the room, had to wait for my partner to finish his before i could have a cup of tea. The shower, although warm was leaking from the shower hose which was hitting the top of the bath & back of the wall straight onto the floor causing a pool of water, other than that comfy bed.
Natalie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good Hotel

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.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quaint little hotel with comfortable rooms.
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value abd close to town
Hayley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely period property noisy fellow guests next door but this can happen anywhere will not stop us booking again
tracy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and room!

The room was amazing! Great size, very clean and a incredibly comfortable bed. Definitely will be staying there again!
Lucy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff is very kind and helpful. The hotel es very close to the city center. I enjoyed my stay there
Diego, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice building

For the money we paid, this room it was very good. it did what we needed.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Hotel

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
Jonathan, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The property location is good. However even though it says there is live music on the weekends creating noise in some rooms I stayed midweek and there was music till late. Not very clean. Cheap furniture and fittings and most importantly mattress which wasn’t comfortable. The pigeon in the window woke me at 5 am (not hotel’s fault). Only will stay again if I don’t find anything else.
Waqas, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

A Tale of Two Halves – Five Stars for the Food, On

Don’t be fooled by the opening picture, this place is like a mullet: business in the front (restaurant), chaos in the back (hotel). The restaurant photos are legit, but the rooms? Think student digs meet 90s time capsule. My room had... character. By "character," I mean the shower looked like it had seen some things, the toilet had trust issues, and there were crumbs under the bed sheets. Not on top. Under. Who is snacking in the bed linen? No lift, just stairs, so if your knees make that Rice Krispie sound like mine do, pack your climbing gear. Breakfast was a minimalist affair: white bread (nothing whole about it), a few pastries that looked like they'd lost the will to live, some yogurt, and hot water that already was tea. Fancy porridge? Hope you like it with a splash of Earl Grey. I stayed here for business, but if you're just after a bed after a night out and have low expectations (and a strong immune system), it’s probably fine. The Wi-Fi had commitment issues, it would connect for 2 minutes, then ghost me like a bad Tinder date. And the fan in the room? As helpful as a chocolate fireguard. Melts under pressure and makes everything worse. To be fair, the staff were lovely and the restaurant food was genuinely excellent, the kind of meal that made me forget I had to sleep in a crime scene.
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They let us check in late and the room was clean
Matt, 1-night trip

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 trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Value for Money

Friendly and helpful reception staff, clean room with excellent bathroom facilities. Value for money.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean Warm Good shower
Stuart, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Small single room

Small single room with basic furniture.
Horace, 1-night trip