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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property
This Reading train station hotel combines comfort with connection, where travelers find a welcoming base for exploring the historic town and beyond.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥6,655
￥7,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

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 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Reading, Hotel 1843 Reading is near a train station. Reading Abbey Ruins and Mapledurham House and Watermill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Mapledurham Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madejski Stadium or John Nike Leisuresport Complex. Visit our Reading travel guide
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RG1 4PS, England, Reading, 33 London Street

What's nearby

  • Oracle
    Oracle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins
    Reading Abbey Ruins
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall
    Reading Museum and Town Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Reading
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station
    9 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Osaka
    4 min walk
  • Zizzi
    4 min walk
  • Honest Burgers Reading
    3 min walk
  • Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse - Reading
    4 min walk
  • Las Iguanas - Reading
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel near Thames River
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant at Hotel 1843 Reading. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 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
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

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 1843 Reading pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel 1843 Reading?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1843 Reading on Mar 29, 2026 start from ￥6,655, excluding 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 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 Oracle and Thames River. Kennet & Avon Canal and Reading Central Library are also within 5 minutes. Reading Station is 9 minutes by foot and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 494 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dibya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent bed and shower, nice enough staff, and overall an average hotel stay. I’m giving it three stars because I was a bit disappointed with the breakfast. I had higher expectations when it said breakfast was included, but there was very little available. The selection was really small and there was hardly anything to choose from. The breakfast buffet definitely needs improvement. That said, the stay itself wasn’t bad overall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eunice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No matters caver just sheet over nothing else toilet stained bath needs reviewing dust on light shades
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn't go for food or drink. Hotel is good location. Room and facilities low standard, though clean (mostly), not very comfortable and some issues. Bed head presses against light switch and bed wobbles, thus the light kept going on/off. Kettle broken and room was super cold at night. To be fair it was -6 or so outside. Staff were nice and friendly and for the price and location it was fairly good. Star lost for lack of capacity to make tea without leaving the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was ok tv channels wouldn’t load so couldn’t watch anything also was abit miffed as there was a mess up of dates as I tried to book for the date I wanted to come but it had already gone through
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, a few problems with the room but the staff swiftly sorted that out. Also had a miscommunication about timing of breakfast which meant I then missed it, however the staff kindly got me some fruit and yoghurt.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms have zero sound protection, you can hear every work from every room. No one at reception. Smoking staff in door way. No breakfast as it stops 2 hours earlier than advertised on your website. Room key didn’t work and spent 30 minutes waiting to go to bed on night 2 as no one in reception and no one answering phone, staff having fun in bar. Just a horrible stay from start to finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly and downstairs space looked fab! I’d say the room itself needed updating. The bathroom floors were sticky with maybe something spilt from the stay before? The shower gel on the wall was empty but was a tiny bit to use luckily. Bed was comfortable and overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms aren’t terrible but definitely need some decoration and renovation. Close to amenities such as restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room needs to be decorated, with holes in the wall, and the world's smallest towel given, which was dirty. Due to being 10 minutes late for food, I was informed I could not have my breakfast. I understand there is a time limit, but 10 min ?? As I have paid for this service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfy bed and clean. Soundproofing could be improved but for be the price and location it's not bad. Didn't try the brekkie so can't comment but it was continental only.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room wasn’t great, with a hole in the cealing and bathroom having mold in it. Very noisy on the walk ways back to room, meaning lack of sleep - don’t think I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

mark

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ssrah

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Solana

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xenia

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix

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

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
Verified

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