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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Thames River

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Bar (on property)
Miscellaneous
Property entrance
Family Room, Ensuite
Property entrance

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Explore the area

Map
33 London Street, Reading, England, RG1 4PS
  • Oracle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • University of Reading
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Reading

At Hotel 1843 Reading you'll be within steps of Kennet & Avon Canal and Oracle. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a banquet hall. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Reading hotel include Thames River and Nirvana Spa.

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

  • Reading Station - 9 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive

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 with free breakfast, near Thames River
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel 1843 Reading offers 29 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dickens themed

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

  • 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

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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Hotel 1843 Reading Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Hotel 1843 Reading offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel 1843 Reading?

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1843 Reading on 10 Aug 2025 start from AU$110.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel 1843 Reading serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel 1843 Reading?

No, Hotel 1843 Reading does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel 1843 Reading?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 443 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean A

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Freddie

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bathroom really needed some attention. There appeared to be some type of stains on the floor and very heavy black mould on the shower door. Overall the hand sink needed a good clean with hard water scum removed. The shower stall also need a removal of hard water scum. On the floor towel were two very long black hairs. Not mine as I am a blonde. I also could not get hot water for the shower or sink. After speaking to a couple of other guests I was told they did have hot water but they had to let the water run for a very long time in the hand basin before the shower water will get hot. I wish I had known that because I went without a shower. I do have pictures of the mould which was the major issue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very close to Reading town centre and train station, so staying here was very convenient. The staff were friendly and responsive to our needs. The bed was soft, and the shower was powerful. The location is difficult to access by car, however, on account of the UK's bizarre addiction to one-way streets.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Waqas

Business traveller
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dibya

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Maxwell

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central located and walkable. Mattress could be relaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Freddie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lydia

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old room but very clean. Could leave our bags in the room despite being very early. Close to heart of Reading.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024