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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property
Reading hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

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 $41
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 Abbey Ruins - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Reading - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 44 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 61 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 76 min drive
  • Reading Station - 9 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Osaka - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zizzi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers Reading - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse - Reading - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Iguanas - Reading - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel 1843 Reading offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Thames River. 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.

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
    • 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
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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

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–9:30 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

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Children & extra beds

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

Also known as

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Hotel 1843 Reading Hotel
Hotel 1843 Reading 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.

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

Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

2/10 Poor

Worst hotel I have ever stayed in, from poor service to feeling very unsafe to not being able to use the shower as I felt I would be dirtier leaving then getting in it! The whole experience has left me feeling very uncomfortable. Not only did I feel totally unsafe the rooms have not sound proofing meaning the party in the room next door felt like it was happening in my room an how convenient that when the dance class that was taking place right under my room that finished around Eleven - the room next door decided to carry on the party… management visited the room but nothing changed - it went quiet for a while but they were not deterred and started the party again at 5am! Absolutely terrible experience from beginning to end! DO NOT STAY THERE!!
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Reception very helpful. Large, clean room.
Sara, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Reception staff were friendly and helpful
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Noisy, dusty, tired, and a broken shower. Avoid at all costs.
Max, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and comfortable, staff very friendly.
Martina, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The reception staff were friendly and welcoming. Room clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the light breakfast. Definitely will stay again.
Katherine, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Bed had a hole, I didn't understand the English of the receptionist and I missed the breakfast (that was over at 8:30 am!), bad noise isolation so I could hear noise from phones upstairs. Not recommended.
Juan Carlos, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room was ok tv channels wouldn’t load so couldn’t watch anything also was abit miffed as there was a mess up of dates as I tried to book for the date I wanted to come but it had already gone through
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
S, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Rooms have zero sound protection, you can hear every work from every room. No one at reception. Smoking staff in door way. No breakfast as it stops 2 hours earlier than advertised on your website. Room key didn’t work and spent 30 minutes waiting to go to bed on night 2 as no one in reception and no one answering phone, staff having fun in bar. Just a horrible stay from start to finish.
Adam, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and downstairs space looked fab! I’d say the room itself needed updating. The bathroom floors were sticky with maybe something spilt from the stay before? The shower gel on the wall was empty but was a tiny bit to use luckily. Bed was comfortable and overall a good stay.
Charlotte, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The rooms aren’t terrible but definitely need some decoration and renovation. Close to amenities such as restaurants and shops.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The room needs to be decorated, with holes in the wall, and the world's smallest towel given, which was dirty. Due to being 10 minutes late for food, I was informed I could not have my breakfast. I understand there is a time limit, but 10 min ?? As I have paid for this service.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Damon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely continental breakfast
Vincent, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room wasn’t great, with a hole in the cealing and bathroom having mold in it. Very noisy on the walk ways back to room, meaning lack of sleep - don’t think I will stay again
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I had a very good experience during my stay at Hotel 1843. The check-in process was smooth, and the receptionist was extremely kind and helpful. This is a budget hotel, so some areas like the corridors, paintwork, and carpets are a bit outdated—but for the price we paid, it was excellent value. Our room was very spacious, with good water pressure in the shower. It was quiet, very warm (make sure you open the radiator!), and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was included in the price, which was a nice bonus. The breakfast was simple but practical: cereal, bread with butter and jam, boiled eggs, juice, water, coffee, and tea—just what you need to start the day. If anyone wants a more elaborate breakfast, there are plenty of places nearby in Reading. Check-out was smooth as well. Overall, I really enjoyed my one-night stay and would recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a budget-friendly option in Reading
Daniela, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

One of our bathrooms had not been cleaned. Sheet was put straight on a mattress, no mattress topper
mark, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, fabulous food, love comfy bed
Ssrah, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Pros - clean sheets and towels, central, good shower pressure, they let us leave our bag there, breakfast included. Cons - desperately needs updating, room smelt of smoke, very limited breakfast, so noisy. I could hear neighbour's television word for word. Earplugs in from 4pm. Place just left me feeling "itchy".
Vivienne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Was very peaceful and the staff was very nice. I would recommend and I definitely will be going back.
Solana, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
Jean, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff and good continental breakfast
Xenia, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Rooms super dated with mattresses that are clumpy. Very dated look. The upgraded rooms do not look like the picture at all. False marketing! On checking with staff that room type and decor does not exist. Breakfast super average. Boiled eggs and toast. Everything else processed which needs hot water. Bathrooms and room corner dusty and unclean. Radiators not working.
G, 1-night trip