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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Thames River

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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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
33 London Street, Reading, England, RG1 4PS

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 9 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Comptoir Libanais - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse - Reading - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Las Iguanas - Reading - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 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 like:
  • Smoke-free premises and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property 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 elevators

Property is also known as

Relaxinnz Great Expectations
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Relaxinnz Great Expectations Hotel Reading
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Hotel 1843 Reading Hotel
Hotel 1843 Reading Reading
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Hotel 1843 Reading Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 1843 Reading pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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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Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 471 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two nights were great - there was some loud music the second night but it stopped at midnight so was able to get some sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic food if you like an Indian, nice bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clesn
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Vivienne

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros - clean sheets and towels, central, good shower pressure, they let us leave our bag there, breakfast included. Cons - desperately needs updating, room smelt of smoke, very limited breakfast, so noisy. I could hear neighbour's television word for word. Earplugs in from 4pm. Place just left me feeling "itchy".
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, hotel clean, nice clean rooms, easy access to the town centre and railway station. Room was very warm ( due to warm weather) but fans were provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

4/10 Poor

G

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms super dated with mattresses that are clumpy. Very dated look. The upgraded rooms do not look like the picture at all. False marketing! On checking with staff that room type and decor does not exist. Breakfast super average. Boiled eggs and toast. Everything else processed which needs hot water. Bathrooms and room corner dusty and unclean. Radiators not working.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value abd close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Claire

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

Awful hotel

Filthy hotel ending up leaving and paying for rooms elsewhere. Very run down and manager unavailable to resolve ussues
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Comfortable and affordable

Well laid out room with cosy vibes, very relaxing. Helpful team at reception and nice and close to the centre of town. Well-sealed windows that keep the noise out, which is always important to me. The lift wasn't active when I visited, but I had small wheeled luggage so no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind and helpful. The hotel es very close to the city center. I enjoyed my stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Amazing staff and room!

The room was amazing! Great size, very clean and a incredibly comfortable bed. Definitely will be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023