The Market House

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with bars and a rooftop terrace

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Lunch, dinner and brunch served
Nightclub
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk
Game room
Located close to Reading Abbey Ruins and Oracle, The Market House provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, The Market House, offers brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to 2 bars and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
The current price is AED 273
AED 327 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 6 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Alehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers Reading - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪M&S Café - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Market House

Family-friendly hotel near Oracle
Located close to Reading Abbey Ruins and Reading Museum and Town Hall, The Market House provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, The Market House, offers brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Outdoor furniture, karaoke, and an elevator
  • A reception hall, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, 2 meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Market House include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, 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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Market House
  • The Market House

Things to do

  • Bingo
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 969 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per stay

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 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
Tax ID - 128729390
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Market House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Market House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Market House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Market House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Market House located?

This family-friendly Reading hotel is located in the business district, within a 5-minute walk of Reading Museum and Town Hall, Oracle, and Reading Abbey Ruins. Thames Path and Museum of English Rural Life are also within 15 minutes. Reading Station is 6 minutes by foot and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 6 minutes.

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