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Malmaison Reading

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Suite
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

Explore the area

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18-20 Station Road, Reading, England, RG1 1JX
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Club Deluxe Room

Club Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Club Double Room

Club Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Reading

Malmaison Reading places you steps from Reading Museum and Town Hall and within a short 5-minute stroll of John Lewis Reading. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Chez Mal Brasserie, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Mal Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. 624 square feet (58 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Reading City Centre hotel include River Thames and Nirvana Spa.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Central Library - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 1 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Three Guineas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Malmaison Reading

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 624 square feet (58 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Malmaison Reading also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 4-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 624 sq ft of conference space
  • 58 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Malmaison Reading offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chez Mal Brasserie
  • Mal Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 624 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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
For any questions, please contact the property 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

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 23 for adults and from GBP 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per night (3281 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Malmaison Hotel Reading
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Reading Malmaison
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Reading Malmaison Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Malmaison Reading?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Malmaison Reading?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malmaison Reading on 28 June 2026 start from AU$147, 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 Malmaison Reading serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests can't get enough of the full brekkie here! Served on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Malmaison Reading?

No, Malmaison Reading does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Malmaison Reading?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Malmaison Reading?

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

Are pets allowed at Malmaison Reading?

Dogs are welcome at Malmaison Reading, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Malmaison Reading Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great reception staff, nice room, handy for the railway station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Finola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar, lovely room, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was absolutely stunning and the staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and location is unbeatable. Will stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great rooms!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and the environment are marvellous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, delicious breakfast, extremely clean & comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great rooms and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with thoughtful amenities and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A really lovely hotel, welcoming staff, luxuriius clean room. The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast we've had!! Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was nice, close to train station, student var a few doors down was noisy. The reception staff were rude and disinterested. Restaurant staff where fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Service is good but hotel is getting tired, needs some TLC. Also resembles a night club on a Saturday night so sleep before 11pm not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay, close to station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm welcome and nice room, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff from the breakfast to reception to the bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Start were really friendly, and the room was very clean. Overall a really nice and well placed hotel for Reading. We didn’t have breakfast but it all looked very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quality, a bit tired in places, nice food and drink and quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night - good location, quiet + spacious room on the 2nd floor, was able to check in 3 hours early as room was ready when i came in to leave my bag in the luggage room. Decent breakfast, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amenities and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, very close to the station and the heathrow rail air bus. Perfect to explore reading
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stu

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

Great stay will be back again

Great stay we came back here because of how good the place is and location. Perfect to get about the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay , as described
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very cold bedroom room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026