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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property
This Reading train station hotel combines comfort with connection, where travelers find a welcoming base for exploring the historic town and beyond.

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Hotel 1843 in central Reading offers key conveniences. Enjoy the coffee shop, bar, and a proper English breakfast at the restaurant. Staff assist with local options, and WiFi keeps you connected throughout your stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Reading, Hotel 1843 Reading is near a train station. Reading Abbey Ruins and Mapledurham House and Watermill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Mapledurham Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madejski Stadium or John Nike Leisuresport Complex. Visit our Reading travel guide
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33 London Street, Reading, England, RG1 4PS

What's nearby

  • Oracle which includes a bridge and night scenes
    Oracle
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins featuring a ruin
    Reading Abbey Ruins
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall which includes heritage elements, theatre scenes and interior views
    Reading Museum and Town Hall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Reading
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station
    9 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Osaka
    4 min walk
  • Zizzi
    4 min walk
  • Honest Burgers Reading
    3 min walk
  • Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse - Reading
    4 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel near Thames River
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar at Hotel 1843 Reading. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Dickens themed, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles 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

  • No on-site 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 1843 Reading pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel 1843 Reading?

As of 3 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1843 Reading on 16 Feb 2026 start from NZ$182.25, 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 Hotel 1843 Reading?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel 1843 Reading located?

Situated in Reading, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kennet & Avon Canal and Thames River. Oracle and South Street Arts Centre are just steps away. Reading Station is 9 minutes by foot and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 488 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, a few problems with the room but the staff swiftly sorted that out. Also had a miscommunication about timing of breakfast which meant I then missed it, however the staff kindly got me some fruit and yoghurt.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfy bed and clean. Soundproofing could be improved but for be the price and location it's not bad. Didn't try the brekkie so can't comment but it was continental only.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn't go for food or drink. Hotel is good location. Room and facilities low standard, though clean (mostly), not very comfortable and some issues. Bed head presses against light switch and bed wobbles, thus the light kept going on/off. Kettle broken and room was super cold at night. To be fair it was -6 or so outside. Staff were nice and friendly and for the price and location it was fairly good. Star lost for lack of capacity to make tea without leaving the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, spacious room and excellent value. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

Geoff

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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, very clean rooms with daily service, great powerful shower, very comfy bed, close to local amenities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little hotel with comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming property in a great location. The room had everything I needed and more. Would highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to access. Friendly workers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hotel

We have been here before, this time we paid for a better room and it was loads better. If we are in Reading again we will use this Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Good value hotel

Decent enough for couple of nights , room was fine and close to town .. , could do with aircon but had a fan , no lift but managed ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely period property noisy fellow guests next door but this can happen anywhere will not stop us booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central located and walkable. Mattress could be relaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They let us check in late and the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Value for Money

Friendly and helpful reception staff, clean room with excellent bathroom facilities. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

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

Calico Stay - Bedroom 8

Comfortable room and bed. Clean bed and bathroom but some cobwebs up high in room and dust on lampshade. Won’t stop me returning
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old room but very clean. Could leave our bags in the room despite being very early. Close to heart of Reading.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff. My Room was massive and very clean. Nice bed. Very tired decor though. bathroom clean but even more tired. Hotel really needs an upgrade. Has the potential to be somewhere special but needs work.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness the only issue

Location was excellent for access to the town centre and public transport. Check in was straightforward. The room was very basic, as expected so no problem, but concerned about the cleanliness when my tea cup was stuck to the saucer (face down) and was dirty, and a big clump of hair on the floor outside the shower. Single bed, comfy enough
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie

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