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Hotel 1843 Reading

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Thames River

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Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Property entrance
Miscellaneous
Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Tomorrow

Sep 15 - Sep 16
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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
33 London Street, Reading, England, RG1 4PS

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Reading - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 9 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osaka - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪All Bar One - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Comptoir Libanais - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel near Thames River
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar at Hotel 1843 Reading. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Dickens themed, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Smoke-free premises and a banquet hall
  • 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

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

  • 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 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
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

Access methods

Host will greet you

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

  • 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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
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Hotel 1843 Reading Hotel Reading

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 Sep 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1843 Reading on Oct 1, 2025 start from $100.65, 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 at Hotel 1843 Reading?

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 Kennet & Avon Canal and Thames River. Oracle and South Street Arts Centre are just steps away. Reading Station is 9 minutes by foot and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 9 minutes.

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Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 458 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic food if you like an Indian, nice bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, spacious room and excellent value. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to access. Friendly workers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Room needs updating especially as it states a superior double, obviously it's not checked over properly... Toilet didn't flush, ok if you had a wee, but a no.2, you'd be in trouble.remote for TV needs new a battery. Smells musty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming property in a great location. The room had everything I needed and more. Would highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little hotel with comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful hotel

Filthy hotel ending up leaving and paying for rooms elsewhere. Very run down and manager unavailable to resolve ussues
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value abd close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cheap

Friendly reception, even though I was late. Room was filthy, as was the en-suite. Carpet hadn’t been hoovered and there was no spoons to stir a hot drink.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and affordable

Well laid out room with cosy vibes, very relaxing. Helpful team at reception and nice and close to the centre of town. Well-sealed windows that keep the noise out, which is always important to me. The lift wasn't active when I visited, but I had small wheeled luggage so no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a 3 bed room but was told it was only booked for 2 so had an extra £20 added on! One milk only and no reception around for more. TV not working in both the rooms we stayed in. In the 2nd room we stayed there was no bedding for my Daughter on the sofa bed. Coat hangers broken. TV not working in this room also!! The fan was useless.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean, odd check in and bad service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind and helpful. The hotel es very close to the city center. I enjoyed my stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing staff and room!

The room was amazing! Great size, very clean and a incredibly comfortable bed. Definitely will be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hotel

Had a one stay here and have no complaints. Room was nice and the staff was friendly and helpful. I would re-book this hotel in the future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely period property noisy fellow guests next door but this can happen anywhere will not stop us booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice building

For the money we paid, this room it was very good. it did what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They let us check in late and the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Warm Good shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for Money

Friendly and helpful reception staff, clean room with excellent bathroom facilities. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Warm Decent shower
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023