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
Paul, 2-night trip
Hotel 1843 Reading
Reading hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.
Good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Non-smoking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Main amenities (4)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurants 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
£51
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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Basic Double Room
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Family Room
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
Standard Twin Room
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
Standard Triple Room
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
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Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Single Beds
Superior Double Room
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
- 17 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
33 London Street, Reading, England, RG1 4PS
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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
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Special features
Dining
Dickens themed – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews
Good
7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.2
Eco-friendliness
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
RoomService staffValueBarFoodBedBreakfastRestaurantPubWalking8/10 Very good
Fantastic food if you like an Indian, nice bar area.
Lawrence
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.
Verified traveller
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
Dave, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
It was easy to access. Friendly workers
Edwina
Edwina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good value abd close to town
Hayley
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
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
James, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Not clean, odd check in and bad service
Tammy
Tammy, 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
Lucy, 2-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
Stephen, 1-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
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
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
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
They let us check in late and the room was clean
Matt
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
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Clean
Warm
Decent shower
Stuart
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
John, 1-night trip
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