Does The Reading Lake Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Reading Lake Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Reading Lake Hotel?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Reading Lake Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM.

Where is The Reading Lake Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lagoona Park and Madejski Stadium. Kennet & Avon Canal and Prospect Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Reading Green Park Station is 14 minutes by foot and Reading Green Park Train Station is 14 minutes.

The Reading Lake Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 23, 2018

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Dec 10, 2018

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 5, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Unfortunately I have experienced this hotel at it's best. The staff were nice and my room was upgraded to a suite which was a lovely touch considering I stayed with my two children. The hotel is tired, there was lightbulbs out in the room, wallpaper peeled and framework missing from the doors. The shower was yellowing and when used sprayed from cracks behind the shower head. When on the balcony you can see the other half of the hotel which is closed off and unused. It has no roof and some of the balconys look to have dropped. When checking out of the hotel at 8am there were a large group if men, stood in the carpark surrounding my car. My teenage daughter became nervous but I advised they were probably waiting to be transported to work somewhere. I asked them to move and they did so I could leave but not a great impression. I paid £94 per night (averaged) over my two night stay and unfortunately I don't think the hotel should be asking for that price for what I booked which was a standard room.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Nov 16, 2018

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

Awful. Still in shock!!

Awful. Don't go. Looks like it's falling down and derelict. We left bags in the car to check the hotel was still open. Unfortunately it was. Photo on site must be 10 years old. This is a 1 star hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Oct 24, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A sad state of something that has once been a love

There seems to be a policy to allow this hotel to run down.. Lift and toilets out of order, gardens allowed to grow over , no atmosphere at all. Only good point was rooms were very clean and staff helpful

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jane, Somerset

Oct 12, 2018

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

the picture of the property needs to be updated, to show the fact that half of it burnt down over 3 years ago, it was like arriving in a ghost town, extremely disappointing

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

SEJK

Oct 11, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Half of the hotel is burnt down. The remaining part has seen better days. A paint job would not fix it. The elevators are not working. Same for the public bathrooms. Staff was nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Angie

Oct 8, 2018

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Miss it.

Gone downhill since fire 4 years ago. Too remote, no shop for miles. Same staff member did literally everything except the chef. Hard uncomfortable bed. Lifts not working. Great food in restaurant.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Oct 5, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I used to be great

The hotel is falling apart

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Sep 23, 2018

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

Disappointed

All I can say is I think this hotel ( in the lose term) has had its day . Part of it was burnt down .No working lift so no one with disability shoukd book. Room very tired no even painting it would help .bathroom no comment . I wouldn't recommend any one use this hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Joanne

Sep 20, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Venue is a little dated, has so much potential to be something more. Bed was uncomfortable and room was stuffy. Bathroom didnt look clean with mould and rusted taps. The up side is the staff were really friendly and the food in the restaurant was enjoyable.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Richard, Reading

Sep 17, 2018

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

Awful hotel - don't book - dont believe the pics

Hotel is in a terrible state, Half is derelict and the other wing has its roof missing. The pictures are from another time pre-Apocalypse. Rooms are dirty & falling apart. Worst place I have ever stay - should be closed (should not be on Expedia) - has to be seen to be believed but save yourself. Is a long way out of town down a narrow road.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Sandrine, london

Sep 17, 2018

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

Terrible

Room not cleaned. No staff at arrival. Reservation not found for 30 min. The hotel stink, not clean. The only positive thing is the lake

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Aug 31, 2018

Nice Views - Pity about the Hotel

Hotel is tired and needs complete refurbishment - however - the views from the rooms over the lake are stunning and the rooms are large and spacious. The Hotel decor is very dated and this along with the poor state of repair of fixtures and fittings lets it down.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Aug 27, 2018

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice view but not nice hotel not 4* at all. Not worth the cost

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

stuart

Aug 23, 2018

Basic but nice

Ok, so apparently there was a fire and flooding there in 2014 when I say apparently you can see there was. So 75% of the hotel is no longer in use. You would think after 4 years they would have that repaired already. Other than that the hotel is basic but nice. Ideal for a night or 2 it needs some serious money spent on it. It was clean and tidy. The staff were welcoming and very friendly and the food was delicious. The £10 for breakfast seems expensive however what you’re offered makes it good value so take advantage. Overall this hotel is worth a visit it’s not posh, this current picture on hotels.com is when the hotel was in good condition so don’t be disappointed on arrival. But the rooms are a good size and comes with a private balcony over looking the lake. And yes I would go back

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Aug 17, 2018

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired Hotel

Very Tired Hotel. Shabby décor, unhelpful staff. I needs a total overhaul as the location is quite good

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Impression

Aug 8, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel was run down with no air conditioning Shower was a dribble of water. Staff were friendly. Television was broken, lifts were broken, no phone in the room, toilets in restaurant were out of service. We would not stay here again

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Aug 2, 2018

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Neeta

Jul 31, 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Mrs Neeta

Very quite but not clean hotel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jul 30, 2018

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Old and tired by the lake

This hotel is an awful hotel, due to its taped carpets, out of order lift, what looks like fire damage to a large portion of the building and it’s general flaky paint exterior. Whilst the hotel bed was comfortable, the shower was little more than a trickle and the comfort features within the room were sparse.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Jul 30, 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t bother

Terrible hotel Completely run down and in need of a massive makeover

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Jul 29, 2018

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

Poor

No wifi, no lifts, 3 Tv channels, wasps nest on the balcony

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Jul 27, 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

In desperate need of refurbishment. Rooms tired and not maintained.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Mallika

Jul 23, 2018

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

Good but lacked amenities

The elevator is out of order & has been out for over a few months. It was hard for me with a disabled daughter and two of my guests with back problems!!! The manager was nice to offer refunds but we did not accept since its hard to book into another so late in the day.good breakfast & friendly staff Did not have enough desk fans to all of our rooms and it was hot!!!! AC was only in lobby

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

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