Location. The New Reading Hotel is located in Reading, close to Progress Theatre, University of Reading, and Reading Abbey Ruins. Nearby points of interest also include Madejski Stadium and Museum of English Rural Life.
Hotel Features. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking is complimentary. This is a smoke free property.
Guestrooms. All guestrooms at The New Reading Hotel feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guestrooms offer desks. Guests may request irons/ironing boards.
Nov 17, 2012
Collette H | Trip type: Friends getaway
Bathroom window broken would not close meaning the room was freezing cold.
No towels provided had to ask and received one hand towel between two people.
If you want a...
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Bathroom window broken would not close meaning the room was freezing cold. No towels provided had to ask and received one hand towel between two people. If you want a shower you have to duck due to the way it's built. I'm a 5ft5 and I had to watch my head. The shower was as powerful as a water pistol. Beds gave us chronic back pain. Kettle when used smelt like it was burning so could not make a drink, No English people work here. Beds make you itch and I caught an eye infection. « less
“good place to stay- but i would advise to take your own breakfast”
Aug 19, 2012
Sarah W, Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom | Trip type: Solo travel
i stayed for a couple of nights to see family nearby.
i checked in at around 8:30pm on the friday night- they guy at the desk was very welcoming and...
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i stayed for a couple of nights to see family nearby.
i checked in at around 8:30pm on the friday night- they guy at the desk was very welcoming and friendly- even showed me to my room and showed me round the room. it was a good size for a single room and very clean- the bathroom had a shower with good space. it even had secure parking and wifi in the rooms, i had a fantastic nights sleep and the area was quiet too-
saturday morning i went downstairs for breakfast -7:30- 9:30 breakfast was served- i went down at 7:30- there was no sign of anyone- reception was shut even though its ment to be a 24 hour reception- i waited around in the dining room and about 8:am the man from reception came down and i said i would like breakfast- not a great choice of cereal and brought out in tuppaware tubes too- i didnt have the full engish but had some toast- it was just a buttered piece of toast (no jams). anyway- i went out for the day- found a lovely pub by the hotel for tea- picked up some cereal bars as i saw that breakfast for the next day wasnt served till 9am. (there is a morrisons just round the corner) got back to the hotel round 7:30pm to find the gates were locked. parked my car out the front and about 8:00 i saw the gates were open so i moved my car.
sunday - after another fantastic nights sleep. i was all set for my journey home- got all packed up- wnet downstairs around 8am to get something form the car- i found the gates locked and couldnot access my car (no one around in reception either even though its ment to be 24 hour reception)- went down again about 8:30 and the gate was open so i loaded my car up ready to come home after breakfast. breakfast is between 9am and 10 am- i go to the dining room at 9:00 to have a quick breakfast but find yet again no one there. i wait around and a 9:30 i am still waiting for someone to open the breakfast bar- breakfast only served till 10am so thank goodness i didnt want a cooked breakfast. so i decide after 30 mins of waiting to abandon breakfast and try to check out- there was no one in reception to hand my keys to and noone around either- anyway around 9:40 a guy comes in and i ask him who i hand the key to for checking out and about breakfast- he tell me to hang on for another 10mins and says its only 9am- i point out its 9:40 am and the breakfast bar its yet to be opened. he rings the manager - i speak to him on the phone and he tells me to leave the keys on the side- to which i do- then i leave..
this is a good hotel to stay in but i would advise it you have children or get hungry in the morning to take you own breakfast to have in the room as breakfast and mornings arn't this hotels strength. « less
“A good, clean, cheap hotel.”
Jun 10, 2012
Katy B, Cowes, England, United Kingdom | Trip type: Business
I arrived really late (11pm), but the reception was open and I got in. The room was clean, and the ensuite there and in full working order. The room had...
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I arrived really late (11pm), but the reception was open and I got in. The room was clean, and the ensuite there and in full working order. The room had tea and coffee making facilities. The biscuits were nice the tea not the best, so if staying for a while you might want your own. The hotel was quite and comfortable and I slept really well. The curtains and carpet looked new, so it is possible it has been upgraded since some of the bad reviews. The staff were really helpful and the price a real bargain. I would definately stay again. The hotel has strict rules on alcohol consumption etc, this means that rowdy people don't stay there and you get a good nights sleep. « less
“I had no courage to use the bed”
May 1, 2012
NunoGC, Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal | Trip type: Business
I was received by a guy wearing pijamas at 3PM; the room had no toillete (they advertise en suite luxury rooms!!!); terrible english! Although the employee was not rude, it...
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I was received by a guy wearing pijamas at 3PM; the room had no toillete (they advertise en suite luxury rooms!!!); terrible english! Although the employee was not rude, it seemed that he was there by accident. It was probably the worst hotel I had ever stayed in my life. Oh, and I don't think they change the sheets for every new customer (I slept with my clothes on, without using the sheets) « less
“DO NOT STAY HERE!!!”
Apr 4, 2012
Magicman L, Brighton, United Kingdom | Trip type: Business
Absolutely Terrible customer service, manager was Incredibly rude when we phoned to complain, stayed 2 nights & now covered in bites!!! Bed Bugs??!!! Very untidy, no apology from rude management...
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Absolutely Terrible customer service, manager was Incredibly rude when we phoned to complain, stayed 2 nights & now covered in bites!!! Bed Bugs??!!! Very untidy, no apology from rude management & no refund. « less
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The New Reading Hotel - Hotel Room Types
Single Room Shared Facilities
One Single Bed
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. The private bathroom has a hair dryer. A desk and an iron and ironing board (on request) are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Single Ensuite
One Single Bed
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. The private bathroom has a hair dryer. A desk and an iron and ironing board (on request) are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Twin Ensuite
Two Single Beds
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. The private bathroom has a hair dryer. A desk and an iron and ironing board (on request) are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Twin Room Shared Facilities
Two Single Beds
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. The private bathroom has a hair dryer. A desk and an iron and ironing board (on request) are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Double Ensuite
One Double Bed
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. The private bathroom has a hair dryer. A desk and an iron and ironing board (on request) are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Amenities / Additional Information - The New Reading Hotel
Coffee or Tea Maker
TV In Room
Hair Dryer
Check In:
2 PM
Check Out:
10 AM
Floors:
3
Rooms:
1
Area Attactions - The New Reading Hotel
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.
Progress Theatre 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Museum of English Rural Life 1.3 km / 0.8 mi St. Giles in Reading Church 1.3 km / 0.8 mi University of Reading 1.4 km / 0.8 mi Oracle 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Hexagon 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Reading Central Library 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Reading Abbey Ruins 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Forbury Gardens 2 km / 1.2 mi Madejski Stadium 2 km / 1.2 mi Reading Museum and Town Hall 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Museum Of Berkshire Aviation 6 km / 3.7 mi Mapledurham House and Watermill 7.1 km / 4.4 mi Dinton Pastures Country Park 7.1 km / 4.4 mi REME Museum of Technology 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
The preferred airport for The New Reading Hotel is London (LHR Heathrow) 36.1 km / 22.4 mi.
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“DO NOT STAY HERE”
“A good, clean, cheap hotel.”
Single Room Shared Facilities
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