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Crescent Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel with free parking, near Thames River

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Desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
Restaurant
Sports facility

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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35 Coley Avenue, Reading, England, RG1 6LL
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Reading

Crescent Hotel places you in the centre of Reading, within just a 15-minute stroll of Kennet & Avon Canal and Broad Street Mall. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-out. Plus you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Reading hotel include Reading Civic Centre and Hexagon.

What's nearby

  • Hexagon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oracle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Reading - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Reading West Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Reading - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Boundary - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tap - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Crescent Hotel

Victorian hotel with free parking, near Thames River
As a guest of Crescent Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Crescent Hotel also features express check-out and camper van/bus/lorry parking. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1890
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Crescent Hotel offers 15 accommodations with a hairdryer. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 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

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Crescent Hotel?

Crescent Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Crescent Hotel?

Yep, Crescent Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Crescent Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crescent Hotel?

No, Crescent Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Crescent Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Crescent Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Crescent Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 229 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A new low point reached. Noisey all night & filthy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is definetely a bit shabby and down-at-heel, but it is clean and the staff friendly. Although it was a shared bathroom this was not a problem. The shower was surprisingly strong and as hot as i needed. The room was small but the matress on the bed was very comfortable. If you're happy with cheap but clean then I'd recommend it. I'd stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lars

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very poor experience, cannot recommend

Worst hotel experience of my life. This is an outright scam. Nothing like the pictures. Place is filthy, dirty and in a poor state of disrepair. Recommend you avoid at all cost.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Premankur

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall the room was good value for money, being only 30 mins walk from Reading Festival. Had a very nice check in. The room itself was good, a few chipped paintworks and a very dusty extractor fan in bathroom, but we were happy nonetheless. Only small issue was we only had half a room of toilet paper and on Saturday morning we asked for it to be replaced whilst we were out at the festival. On our return at midnight, no toilet paper was provided, which made things difficult. Would recommend having at least 1 spare in the bathroom provided if the one on the rail is not a full one. Otherwise we had a lovely stay and would recommend if you are looking for a room to drop your stuff, go to the festival or stay most time out in Reading. We would happy come back if at least 1 extra toilet rolls were provided in the bathroom on our check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Esther

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad condition. No soundproof at all. For two nights I was hearing some weird groaning from the person staying next door. I did not know that the Room I was going to stay at is not en-suite. Dusty and old carpets. Moulds on the wall. The doors were in bad condition. Had to change to TravelLodge for my 3rd night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole building needs renovation. It is old and room not aired out so smell of dampness.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Halfway house for the underworld!

Pretty sure the place was a halfway house for the underworld! Shower was broken. Toilet was broken. No staff to be seen. Stunk of cannabis. People running up and down the stairs into the early hours and banging doors and shouting. Moved a bed to retrieve a dropped item and the wall was covered in mould. Pretty sure behind there hadn’t seen a hoover in a decade. Beds were so uncomfortable the floor would have been more inviting if it hadn’t been covered in suspicious stains. I could go on and on!!! Disgusting excuse for a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Delsah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was mouldy Every inch of the hotel is covered in dirt Shower wasnt hot Toilet wouldnt flash Shower was dirty I definitely wouldn't recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean Bed Sheets.......and thats it

The bed was nice with fresh sheets and the bathroom was nice and clean apart from broken tap. We were lucky to have the double with en-suite, other rooms had a shared bathroom. Manky carpets, dirty walls, mouldy ceiling. Noisy. I know its a cheap hotel but wasnt dirt cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Yesenia J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They never cleaned the room I also book another extra night and they didn't clean not even provide toilet paper or towels I had to request for it and also not option for bed and breakfast they don't provide this service but on Internet says they do and not even for get water because the machine was broken, they provide coffee and sugar and the person attending the hotel was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Muhammad Ali

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This room was simple, but clean and the shower was good. The owner gave me an upgrade so that I did not have to share a bathroom. For the price, it exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryony

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's cheap and adequate, beds are comfortable enough; however, the wifi wasn't good enough to stream TV which when is pretty essential to pass time when working away from home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Crescent Hotel

Fine for 1 night the hotel is a bit run down the rooms are clean and tidy it was quite and less than 12 minute walk to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get what you pay for. Cheapest rooms up most stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Krzysztof

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Moldy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024