Is Bow Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bow Guest House?

As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bow Guest House on 11 Oct 2025 start from ₹7,073.49, 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 Bow Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bow Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Bow Guest House located?

Situated in Reading, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Broad Street Mall and Thames River. Hexagon and Reading Civic Centre are also within 10 minutes. Reading West Station is 8 minutes by foot and Reading Station is 14 minutes.

Bow Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

21 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Close to city centre. Friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

9 Jul 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Multicultural place.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

23 Jun 2025

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

Very good value. Short walk from town centre

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milad

25 Jun 2024

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

Good location and friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

9 Jun 2024

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

Clean, comfy bed, nice people who run it, handy location, reasonably priced compared to the big hotel's around the corner and a warm welcome. I recommend this place for a short or overnight stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Helen

24 Jul 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disgusting small rooms. Dirty nothing positive to say. We left I wouldn’t stay there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

26 Sept 2024

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

Good stay

Comfortable stay. Suited me just right.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eija

10 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place

Nice stay and a friendly host. We liked the place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abima

18 Jun 2024

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

Their service is top notch. I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Reading, UK.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jayne

10 Apr 2023

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

Was very well located near town centre, new ownership, only been there dew weeks will definitely go back to see how things are progressing

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gavin

17 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Used Bow Guest House as a base for two nights while working near Reading. Host was friendly, Room was suitable and the wifi was invaluable!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

13 Jul 2024

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

Nice little pub near by. Very pleasant, helpful folks. Did everything to make my stay outstanding.! Was willing to go over and above to make my stay the best. Thank you, and will come back as you showed outstanding hospitality!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

21 Sept 2024

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

What a gem of a place. The welcome was warm, and despite the police sirens around Reading central, the room itself was very quiet. Although the room was described as having a large bed, in fact it had two singles, it was comfortable enough. The towels were exquisite, and the cooked breakfast equally so. Highly recommended for the price and warm hospitality.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

24 Mar 2023

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

Friendly good food ,convenient place to both town and theatre in easy walking distance ,dining room needs a refresh, on busy road lots of traffic noise ,some of the area needs a good clean up

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

antoinette

11 Jun 2025

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

Stay at Bow Guest house reading.

My stay at the bow guest house was really good. From checking in made welcome with such a friendly greeting. I had a single room with shared bathroom. It was ok for 1 night stay. Clean and comfy. The breakfast was really good. There was ceriel with fresh orange. Full english with 2 toast, cooked to good standard. Again friendly lady who was serving and cleaning after each table cleared. 👍 You couldnt ask for more. The guest house is close to lots of eaterys and take aways. The bus stop is at the end of the next street. I ate at the Burger den on the corner of Waylen street reading. The best chicken fillet buger i have had . I would recoment this guest house for short stays.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

12 Jun 2023

The hosts were very welcoming. Room was nice albeit on second floor Relatively close to city centre so could walk or get bus. Plenty of shops and a 0leasant street

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Adequate guesthouse in Reading. Would stay again.

First and foremost it's a Guesthouse. Shared toilet and bathroom facilities (sink in the room). It serves a function. Dont expect luxury. I would stay there again. Staff are very friendly, and welcoming. Breakfast was good. Bed a little soft for my liking but fine.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

28 Nov 2022

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

Friendly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

STUART

18 Sept 2022

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

Reception was helpful when I arrived late

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

marcos

19 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

12 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

We werden heel vriendelijk ontvangen, meneer nam ons mee naar een soort kantoor waar hij de sleutels gaf en liet ons de kamers zien. Geen lift aanwezig, gastheer droeg zelf een van de koffers naar boven. Kamers zijn heel eenvoudig, gedateerd en krap. Voor ons niet hinderlijk. Hygiene in het sanitair kon beter. Voor ons niet bekend dat we ontbijt kregen, bleek bij de prijs in te zitten. We werden persoonlijk bediend van een compleet Engels ontbijt. Kwartier lopen van het station, het bevindt zich in een zijstraat van een drukke weg. Afhankelijk van waar de kamer zich bevindt, hinderende straatgeluiden.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

VERMA

4 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap room, cheaper experience

The room was in very bad shape. The cupboard had a door with broken mirror. The size of the room was too small. There was a toilet shared between two rooms & it was too small. There was no water bottle or tap in or around room. On top of it there were bugs in the bed. I am surprised how Hotels.com is allowing to book such facilities on their site.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mei-wa

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

TV did not work. The shower was not the easiest but could be figured out. Otherwise, the room was comfortable and clean. Furnishings are a bit outdated and could be refurbished but the bed was comfortable. The staff is very nice and the breakfast quite generous.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Milo

7 May 2024

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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