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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property
Reading hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of Reading, Hotel 1843 offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop and bar. Savor English breakfast, explore the banquet hall or unwind at the restaurant. With helpful staff and in-room WiFi, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries
The current price is CNY424
CNY509 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026

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
  • University of Reading - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 39 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 48 min drive
  • Reading Station - 9 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 21 min walk

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 1843 Reading offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Thames River. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Dickens themed - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel 1843 Reading offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel 1843 Reading does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel 1843 Reading.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel 1843 Reading?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel 1843 Reading?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel 1843 Reading?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Dickens themed.

What's the area around Hotel 1843 Reading like?

Hotel 1843 Reading is a short 9-minute walk from Reading Station and 13 minutes' walk from Thames River.

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Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, fabulous food, love comfy bed
Ssrah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely continental breakfast
Vincent, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The rooms aren’t terrible but definitely need some decoration and renovation. Close to amenities such as restaurants and shops.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Charlotte, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Paul, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Jamie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic food if you like an Indian, nice bar area.
Lawrence, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

One of our bathrooms had not been cleaned. Sheet was put straight on a mattress, no mattress topper
mark, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Richard, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Adam, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Daniela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Neil, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Sophie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Geoff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
John, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good, spacious room and excellent value. Great location.
Carly, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Dave, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was easy to access. Friendly workers
Edwina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff, very clean rooms with daily service, great powerful shower, very comfy bed, close to local amenities
Gareth, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely welcoming property in a great location. The room had everything I needed and more. Would highly recommend and would stay again!
Rosie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quaint little hotel with comfortable rooms.
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value abd close to town
Hayley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Robert, 10-night trip