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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
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Property entrance
Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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33 London Street, Reading, England, RG1 4PS
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Berkshire Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel 1843 Reading

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a banquet hall.
Hotel 1843 Reading offers 29 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel 1843 Reading. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kennet & Avon Canal. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Kennet & Avon Canal and Oracle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Dickens themed – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 490 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a very good experience during my stay at Hotel 1843. The check-in process was smooth, and the receptionist was extremely kind and helpful. This is a budget hotel, so some areas like the corridors, paintwork, and carpets are a bit outdated—but for the price we paid, it was excellent value. Our room was very spacious, with good water pressure in the shower. It was quiet, very warm (make sure you open the radiator!), and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was included in the price, which was a nice bonus. The breakfast was simple but practical: cereal, bread with butter and jam, boiled eggs, juice, water, coffee, and tea—just what you need to start the day. If anyone wants a more elaborate breakfast, there are plenty of places nearby in Reading. Check-out was smooth as well. Overall, I really enjoyed my one-night stay and would recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a budget-friendly option in Reading
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
One of our bathrooms had not been cleaned. Sheet was put straight on a mattress, no mattress topper
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doruk

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ssrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, fabulous food, love comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Vivienne

Travelled with family
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

Solana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very peaceful and the staff was very nice. I would recommend and I definitely will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jean, St. Augustine

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

10/10 Excellent

Xenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and good continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

G

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Felix

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

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Rebekah

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Harvey

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shem

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025