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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)
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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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

Room options

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

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

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

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

Hotel 1843 Reading places you next to Kennet & Avon Canal and Oracle. This 29-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Reading - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse - Reading - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Comptoir Libanais - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Las Iguanas - Reading - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel with free breakfast, near Thames River
Hotel 1843 Reading features free WiFi in public areas and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and wardrobes or closets are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Hotel 1843 Reading provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Hotel 1843 Reading?

This hotel is located in Reading, just steps from Kennet & Avon Canal and Oracle, and within a short walk of Reading Museum and Town Hall. You'll also find Thames River and Hexagon less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel 1843 Reading?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Hotel 1843 Reading include a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel 1843 Reading doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel 1843 Reading?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel 1843 Reading a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and free breakfast at this hotel.

Does Hotel 1843 Reading have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel 1843 Reading have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel 1843 Reading serves free continental breakfast at Dickens themed each morning.

Will Hotel 1843 Reading allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel 1843 Reading.

Does Hotel 1843 Reading have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Hotel 1843 Reading?

The closest major airport to Hotel 1843 Reading is Farnborough (FAB), which is 20.1 mi away (45 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 27.7 mi away (39-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel 1843 Reading?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel 1843 Reading.

Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 461 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

4/10 Poor

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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 :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jon

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and friendly staff. Historic building, lots of character. Breakfast was croissants, muffins, toast, juice and great strong coffee! The bed was huge and comfy, no street noise. Close to restaurants in town. Definitely recommend this hotel, it’s different and quirky with a big personality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Freddie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claire

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

Awful hotel

Filthy hotel ending up leaving and paying for rooms elsewhere. Very run down and manager unavailable to resolve ussues
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the hotel is older, the rooms are spacious, the people are so helpful with bringing bags early, nice check-in etc. the restaurant is great and breakfast is free. Very nice all round!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean, odd check in and bad service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler

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 traveler
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

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