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The Market House

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

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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 282
AED 338 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
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
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thames Path - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Reading - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Alehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers Reading - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬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:
  • Smoke-free premises, games, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, karaoke, and a front-desk safe
  • Wedding services, a reception hall, and an elevator
  • 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 does it cost to stay at The Market House?

As of 22 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Market House on 23 November 2025 start from $92.08, 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?

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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