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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property
Reading hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of Reading, Hotel 1843 offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop and bar. Savor English breakfast, explore the banquet hall or unwind at the restaurant. With helpful staff and in-room WiFi, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

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

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
33 London Street, Reading, England, RG1 4PS

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

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 39 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 48 min drive
  • Reading Station - 9 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel 1843 Reading offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Thames River. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Dickens themed - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

Also known as

Relaxinnz Great Expectations
Relaxinnz Great Expectations Hotel
Relaxinnz Great Expectations Hotel Reading
Relaxinnz Great Expectations Reading
Hotel 1843 Reading Hotel
Hotel 1843 Reading Reading
Great Expectations Reading
Relaxinnz Great Expectations
Hotel 1843 Reading Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel 1843 Reading offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel 1843 Reading does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel 1843 Reading.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel 1843 Reading?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel 1843 Reading?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Dickens themed.

What's the area around Hotel 1843 Reading like?

Hotel 1843 Reading is a short 9-minute walk from Reading Station and 13 minutes' walk from Thames River.

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Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

6/10 Good

Staff were excellent, very helpful and nice, room was good had everything we needed. Could do with a extra blanket it was cold and no heating
Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic food if you like an Indian, nice bar area.
Lawrence, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Did not sleep a wink but good service

The service was really good however the beds were so uncomfy and I didn’t sleep at all. Also the toilets are so loud that everytime someone in the above room flushed or showered it was super super loud. Pls replace the beds! The location and service was good overall.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Could be better

Friendly place but woke up at 3am with maintenance on a ladder trying to fix something, tv didnt work so changed room's and then half hour later asked to change again. Hair gel under bed wasnt mine and cleanliness definitely not great. Good location if you are parking a van though as carpark with no height restriction close.
Dave, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was easy to access. Friendly workers
Edwina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value abd close to town
Hayley, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Awful hotel

Filthy hotel ending up leaving and paying for rooms elsewhere. Very run down and manager unavailable to resolve ussues
Claire, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
James, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not clean, odd check in and bad service
Tammy, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

We had a 3 bed room but was told it was only booked for 2 so had an extra £20 added on! One milk only and no reception around for more. TV not working in both the rooms we stayed in. In the 2nd room we stayed there was no bedding for my Daughter on the sofa bed. Coat hangers broken. TV not working in this room also!! The fan was useless.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and room!

The room was amazing! Great size, very clean and a incredibly comfortable bed. Definitely will be staying there again!
Lucy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Hotel

Had a one stay here and have no complaints. Room was nice and the staff was friendly and helpful. I would re-book this hotel in the future
Jonathan, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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 :)
Laura, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice building

For the money we paid, this room it was very good. it did what we needed.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They let us check in late and the room was clean
Matt, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Value for Money

Friendly and helpful reception staff, clean room with excellent bathroom facilities. Value for money.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean Warm Decent shower
Stuart, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

Friendly staff, great free breakfasts! Room was a bit basic but came with tea/coffee. Pub area being renovated but we were given enough notice of this so no issue. Good central location for reading
Martin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Generally nice and staff were pleasant. Rooms/ bathrooms decent enough but bathrooms (baths/shower/ shower curtain) just need a little updating.
S, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Generally safe and convenient, limited facilities but staff are accommodating if you ask for water/ iron etc. Decor is a little dated (carpets/ curtains) and shower curtains need replacing. Otherwise a comfortable and clean bed and lovely staff!
S, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Jon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel is OK

The hotel was good, clean and comfortable, but noisy because of a Karioke club on Tuesday nights. There is no sign of eco awareness and indeed, coffe/tea was served in platic cups; not very good at all.
Sophie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room needs updating especially as it states a superior double, obviously it's not checked over properly... Toilet didn't flush, ok if you had a wee, but a no.2, you'd be in trouble.remote for TV needs new a battery. Smells musty.
Lynn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Geoff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
John, 1-night trip