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The Market House

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Reading Museum and Town Hall

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The Market House features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from Reading Museum and Town Hall. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Market House, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, Oracle and Thames Path are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Digital TV service
The current price is £79
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
1-2 Market Place, Reading, England, RG1 2EQ

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reading Central Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thames Path - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 48 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 63 min drive
  • Reading Station - 6 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Alehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Madras Flavours - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Market House

The Market House features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from Reading Museum and Town Hall. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Market House, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, Oracle and Thames Path are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared fridge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Karaoke
  • Ping pong
  • Bingo

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (969 square feet)

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 5
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Market House – This restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Market House – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
State tax ID – 128729390
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

The Market House Hotel
The Market House Reading
The Market House Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

Does The Market House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Market House 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Market House?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Market House?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Market House.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Market House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Market House?

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

What is there to do at The Market House and nearby?

The Market House has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near The Market House?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Market House.

What's the area around The Market House like?

The Market House is in Reading City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Reading Station and 9 minutes' walk from River Thames.

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Reviews

The Market House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, comfortable bed, friendly staff.
Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central and conveniently located hotel.
Gerald, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room.clean and super comfortable bed
Joanne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

what an amazing room and experience - check in was superb a great hotel and great caring staff
scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, ease of check in, beautiful confortable anmd clean room. Loved the cute breakfast bag.
Joanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, lovely room (although very hot) and clean
Joanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and friendly staff. Great location and nice room
Ali, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location , lovely room and good value for money
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms, quiet, comfy
Devon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was very warm although comfortable Only issue was noise from other guests shouting and and slamming doors
Joanne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

First time staying at The Market House and very impressed. Staff friendly on arrival, room spacious and clean. The only slightly negative thing for me was that the room did not have a window which is my preference. I would stay here again.
Deborah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a great stay. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The hotel is in a very good catchment area so your not in the hustle and bustle but just around the corner from the shopping centre and train station. It is reasonably priced and great location for someone travelling on their own. I would recommend
Shirley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Funky place to stay, loved it! Massive bed, huge room, free bottle of beer and a breakfast bag.. what's not to like!
christian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay for a couple

Lovely rooms and staff.
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value, huge room, spacious bathroom Breakfast Bag needed some help.
Phillip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location very welcoming
Ian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff, comfortable stay!
Mei Ching, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, lots of little touches that made it feel very homely. Really good location. Nice bar and games.
Clair, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and good location
Ho Ki, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I regularly work in Reading and when I get the chance, I will stay in the Market House. I’ve stayed in a few of the other Reading central hotels and this is my favourite for the price and comfort. Rooms are always really clean, showers are nice and hot and I get a good night’s sleep. Andreea the host is very welcoming too!
Alex, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Lovely rooms beautifully decorated. Lovely welcome treats. Great air con
Jenny, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value fun hotel in the heart of Reading. Room was spacious and nicely decorated. Bed comfortable.
Ulrica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s central, no parking but a car park near by and the rooms are lovely - lots of attention to detail, someone has obviously spent a lot of time working on them
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room , and easy check in and check out .
Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet chilled atmosphere great service bed was so comfortable and shower was amazing was amazingly clean plus free beer 10/10
Alisha, 1-night trip