Reading Museum and Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Hexagon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Royal Berkshire Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
University of Reading - 3 min drive - 2.2 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
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Nando's - 3 min walk
Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse - Reading - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
All Bar One - 5 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.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
29 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
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
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Dickens themed - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 12.95 for children
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.
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.
Hotel 1843 Reading Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
2 October 2024
Freddie
Freddie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2024
An old room but very clean. Could leave our bags in the room despite being very early. Close to heart of Reading.
Anne
Anne, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Lovely welcoming property in a great location. The room had everything I needed and more. Would highly recommend and would stay again!
Rosie
Rosie, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 August 2024
Good value hotel
Decent enough for couple of nights , room was fine and close to town .. , could do with aircon but had a fan , no lift but managed ok
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
11 August 2024
The DJ wasn't a problem as he stopped fairly early. The hotel is incredibly dated - fair play to whoever photoshopped the room pics. The hotel smells strongly of the Indian food from downstairs. The staff are not particularly helpful. The room (suite) had not been decorated since the late 1970s and was filthy with hairs all over the place and a filthy mattress. Would not recommend.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 July 2024
Overall a good stay for the price. Staff were friendly however announced our room number out loud upon check in - which is unsafe for two women travelling.
Room was nice and spacious, shower was good as well. Our room however had some industrial-sounding drilling/humming noise on and off all night. Unsure if this was the building next door or the hotel itself.
If you want a short trip on a budget I would recommend. However if you’re travelling solo might be unsafe as they like announcing your room number out loud.
Jade
Jade, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 July 2024
Harry
Harry, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 July 2024
D
D, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 June 2024
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Lovely period property noisy fellow guests next door but this can happen anywhere will not stop us booking again
tracy
tracy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
Jeff
Jeff, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
Martina
Martina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
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
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
7 June 2024
Small single room
Small single room with basic furniture.
Horace
Horace, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 June 2024
Nice building
For the money we paid, this room it was very good. it did what we needed.
David
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2024
Edward
Edward, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 May 2024
Nice staff. My Room was massive and very clean. Nice bed. Very tired decor though. bathroom clean but even more tired.
Hotel really needs an upgrade. Has the potential to be somewhere special but needs work.
Richard
Richard, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
Gareth
Gareth, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
Friendly and helpful staff, very clean rooms with daily service, great powerful shower, very comfy bed, close to local amenities
Gareth
Gareth, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2024
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 March 2024
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 March 2024
Value for Money
Friendly and helpful reception staff, clean room with excellent bathroom facilities. Value for money.