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The Market House

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with bars and a rooftop terrace

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Located close to Reading Abbey Ruins and Oracle, The Market House provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, The Market House, offers brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to 2 bars and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1-2 Market Place, Reading, England, RG1 2EQ

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Forbury Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 6 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Alehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers Reading - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Market House

Family-friendly hotel near Oracle
Located close to Reading Abbey Ruins and Reading Museum and Town Hall, The Market House provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, The Market House, offers brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture, a water dispenser, and karaoke
  • Wedding services, games, and table tennis
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Market House include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, 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

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Market House
  • The Market House

Things to do

  • Bingo
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 969 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per stay

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 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
Tax ID - 128729390
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

The Market House Hotel
The Market House Reading
The Market House Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

Is The Market House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Market House?

As of Dec 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Market House on Dec 28, 2025 start from $86.88, 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 The Market House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Market House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Market House located?

This family-friendly Reading hotel is located in the business district, within a 5-minute walk of Reading Museum and Town Hall, Oracle, and Reading Abbey Ruins. Thames Path and Museum of English Rural Life are also within 15 minutes. Reading Station is 6 minutes by foot and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

The Market House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 319 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at The Market House and very impressed. Staff friendly on arrival, room spacious and clean. The only slightly negative thing for me was that the room did not have a window which is my preference. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms, quiet, comfy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, huge room, spacious bathroom Breakfast Bag needed some help.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , lovely room and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, lots of little touches that made it feel very homely. Really good location. Nice bar and games.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s central, no parking but a car park near by and the rooms are lovely - lots of attention to detail, someone has obviously spent a lot of time working on them

10/10 Excellent

Shikha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a course I was attending and close to shopping centre and restaurants. Room was clean, spacious, and beautiful! Only thing I would suggest is that it would be nice to have a fridge in the room… other than that can fault the Market House!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value fun hotel in the heart of Reading. Room was spacious and nicely decorated. Bed comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

Great stay

Lovely rooms beautifully decorated. Lovely welcome treats. Great air con
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ho Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a bit of a surprise, I’d it’s a little quirky, in a good way. The room was clean, large and well decorated. The location is great to visit attractions and just walk to many restaurants, cafes and historic sites. The staff was also super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Pleasant stay for a couple

Lovely rooms and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Good location

Great location, lovely modern room and very clean. Good points were the free ice cold bottles of water nice touch. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet chilled atmosphere great service bed was so comfortable and shower was amazing was amazingly clean plus free beer 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jilliane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They go the extra mile to make their rooms comfy, accommodating, and sophisticated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Noisy from bar below until 10 pm, but great staff, comfortable bed, and easy walk to train station. I would go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect place to stay!

Amazing place, staff were friendly. Music on till 11pm is fine as by 11pm its completely quiet. Room was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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

Would definitely return

Lovely room, extremely clean and nicely decorated. Very quiet considering the venue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mei Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
The bar staff do the check-ins. If you have questions when the bar isn’t open there didn’t appear to be staff around. However, there was a phone number to call. Breakfast was a paper bag in your room with dry porridge you add water to, drink boxes of juice, and apples. Room was clean. The rooms seem fairly pricy considering the lack of services provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Amenities
Lovely room , and easy check in and check out .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Liz

Great location to explore ancient Reading (there is some there!) recommend Vino Vito, lovely, sincere Italian Restaurant 5 minutes walk away. Really comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Town centre location and lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Town centre location so don't expect it to be quiet, but the rooms are surprisingly good value and quality and it is super convenient for the centre shops and offices. Room top bar is a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025