Malmaison Reading

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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, University of Reading
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Club Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Club Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

Located in Reading City Centre, Malmaison Reading is adjacent to Reading Museum and Town Hall and within a 5-minute walk of John Lewis Reading. This 75-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant and 24-hour room service, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 1 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Three Guineas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Malmaison Reading

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Malmaison Reading features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include laundry facilities, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are also standard.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per night (1640 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 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Malmaison Reading?

Malmaison Reading offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Malmaison Reading?

As of Oct 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malmaison Reading on Oct 21, 2025 start from $220.44, excluding 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.

What can I see near Malmaison Reading?

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

Is parking available on site at Malmaison Reading?

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

Does Malmaison Reading feature a casino on the premises?

No, Malmaison Reading doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Malmaison Reading?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Malmaison Reading good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hotel include around-the-clock room service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Malmaison Reading?

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

Does Malmaison Reading have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Malmaison Reading serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Chez Mal Brasserie.

Will Malmaison Reading allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Malmaison Reading for a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Malmaison Reading?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Malmaison Reading?

The closest major airport to Malmaison Reading is Farnborough (FAB), which is 23.3 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 27.8 mi away (39-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Malmaison Reading?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Malmaison Reading.

Does Malmaison Reading host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Malmaison Reading.