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Bow Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Thames River

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Bow Guest House offers a tranquil spot near the Thames River where guests can relax with complimentary in-room WiFi. The staff provides tour assistance for discovering nearby attractions, and the practical luggage storage service makes exploring the area more convenient.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Single Ensuite

Single Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Toaster
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor

Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Detached private bathroom
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Toaster
Stovetop
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
25 Russell Street, Reading, England, RG1 7XD

What's nearby

  • Hexagon - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oracle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Reading West Station - 8 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Reading - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tap - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ThaiGrr! - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Van - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bow Guest House

Guest house near Thames River
Close to Nirvana Spa, Bow Guest House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Bow Guest House include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Toasters and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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

Property is also known as

Bow Guest House
Bow Guest House B&B
Bow Guest House B&B Reading
Bow Guest House Reading
Bow Guest House Reading
Bow Guest House Guesthouse
Bow Guest House Guesthouse Reading

Frequently asked questions

Is Bow Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bow Guest House?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bow Guest House on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$167.44, 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.

How much is parking at Bow Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bow Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bow Guest House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Bow Guest House located?

Situated in Reading, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Broad Street Mall and Thames River. Hexagon and Reading Civic Centre are also within 10 minutes. Reading West Station is 8 minutes by foot and Reading Station is 14 minutes.

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Bow Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 70 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Multicultural place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

Good stay

Comfortable stay. Suited me just right.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very well located near town centre, new ownership, only been there dew weeks will definitely go back to see how things are progressing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

antoinette

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

Stay at Bow Guest house reading.

My stay at the bow guest house was really good. From checking in made welcome with such a friendly greeting. I had a single room with shared bathroom. It was ok for 1 night stay. Clean and comfy. The breakfast was really good. There was ceriel with fresh orange. Full english with 2 toast, cooked to good standard. Again friendly lady who was serving and cleaning after each table cleared. 👍 You couldnt ask for more. The guest house is close to lots of eaterys and take aways. The bus stop is at the end of the next street. I ate at the Burger den on the corner of Waylen street reading. The best chicken fillet buger i have had . I would recoment this guest house for short stays.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting small rooms. Dirty nothing positive to say. We left I wouldn’t stay there.
Dirty shower
Dirty sink
Poor quality
This is how we found the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value. Short walk from town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to city centre. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a place. The welcome was warm, and despite the police sirens around Reading central, the room itself was very quiet. Although the room was described as having a large bed, in fact it had two singles, it was comfortable enough. The towels were exquisite, and the cooked breakfast equally so. Highly recommended for the price and warm hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We werden heel vriendelijk ontvangen, meneer nam ons mee naar een soort kantoor waar hij de sleutels gaf en liet ons de kamers zien. Geen lift aanwezig, gastheer droeg zelf een van de koffers naar boven. Kamers zijn heel eenvoudig, gedateerd en krap. Voor ons niet hinderlijk. Hygiene in het sanitair kon beter. Voor ons niet bekend dat we ontbijt kregen, bleek bij de prijs in te zitten. We werden persoonlijk bediend van een compleet Engels ontbijt. Kwartier lopen van het station, het bevindt zich in een zijstraat van een drukke weg. Afhankelijk van waar de kamer zich bevindt, hinderende straatgeluiden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little pub near by. Very pleasant, helpful folks. Did everything to make my stay outstanding.! Was willing to go over and above to make my stay the best. Thank you, and will come back as you showed outstanding hospitality!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

VERMA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap room, cheaper experience

The room was in very bad shape. The cupboard had a door with broken mirror. The size of the room was too small. There was a toilet shared between two rooms & it was too small. There was no water bottle or tap in or around room. On top of it there were bugs in the bed. I am surprised how Hotels.com is allowing to book such facilities on their site.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Adequate guesthouse in Reading. Would stay again.

First and foremost it's a Guesthouse. Shared toilet and bathroom facilities (sink in the room). It serves a function. Dont expect luxury. I would stay there again. Staff are very friendly, and welcoming. Breakfast was good. Bed a little soft for my liking but fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mei-wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
TV did not work. The shower was not the easiest but could be figured out. Otherwise, the room was comfortable and clean. Furnishings are a bit outdated and could be refurbished but the bed was comfortable. The staff is very nice and the breakfast quite generous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their service is top notch. I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Reading, UK.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy bed, nice people who run it, handy location, reasonably priced compared to the big hotel's around the corner and a warm welcome. I recommend this place for a short or overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel needs to be honest when booking if they are hosting permanent residents on behalf of the council, one of whom was being spoken to by the police when I booked in. I was moved to another room. Not a good first impression. the room itself was cold as the heating was turned off.The staff were helpful., but overall i'm afraid I won't be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

MTJ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dichtbij centrum. Goede uitvalsbasis voor Londen en Windsor. Vriendelijk personeel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place

Nice stay and a friendly host. We liked the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Twin room with ensuite up 2 flights of narrow steep unlit stairs. Could not fully open the door due lack of space. Full English breakfast not quite full and rushed. Not allowed to sit in dining area ( the only common area) to do planning and paperwork. Wi-Fi questionable. No space in room so sat on the stairs to do planning and paperwork. Overall, very disappointing and the best part was handing the key back on departing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alice

The hosts were very welcoming. Room was nice albeit on second floor Relatively close to city centre so could walk or get bus. Plenty of shops and a 0leasant street
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt very welcomed. Family run business. Lovely people awesome breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Clint

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

Awful

Awful staff. Rude. Appalling. Will NEVER stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly good food ,convenient place to both town and theatre in easy walking distance ,dining room needs a refresh, on busy road lots of traffic noise ,some of the area needs a good clean up
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

ian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
X tired decoration. Central heating very poor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022