Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel with free breakfast, near Thames River

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Dates

November 2025

19

December 2025

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.

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Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Tomorrow

Nov 20 - Nov 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Fan

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Fan

Private bathroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Flat-screen TV

Fan

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Fan

Private bathroom

Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Fan

Private bathroom

178 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the area

33 London Street, Reading, England, RG1 4PS

What's nearby

Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Reading Museum and Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Royal Berkshire Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
University of Reading - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Comptoir Libanais - ‬3 min walk
‪Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse - Reading - ‬3 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
‪Las Iguanas - Reading - ‬3 min walk
‪Nando's - ‬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 such as:

A banquet hall and smoke-free property
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym

₹6,447 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site 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 lift

More

1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

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.

Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Relaxinnz Great Expectations

Relaxinnz Great Expectations Hotel

Relaxinnz Great Expectations Hotel Reading

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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 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?

Checkout 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

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Jean

15 Oct 2025

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

The two nights were great - there was some loud music the second night but it stopped at midnight so was able to get some sleep

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

12 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fantastic food if you like an Indian, nice bar area.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

26 Sept 2025

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

Very clesn

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Vivienne

6 Nov 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Pros - clean sheets and towels, central, good shower pressure, they let us leave our bag there, breakfast included. Cons - desperately needs updating, room smelt of smoke, very limited breakfast, so noisy. I could hear neighbour's television word for word. Earplugs in from 4pm. Place just left me feeling "itchy".

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

19 Aug 2025

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

Sophie

20 Aug 2025

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

Hotel is OK

The hotel was good, clean and comfortable, but noisy because of a Karioke club on Tuesday nights. There is no sign of eco awareness and indeed, coffe/tea was served in platic cups; not very good at all.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

17 Jun 2025

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

4/10 Poor

G

9 Oct 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Rooms super dated with mattresses that are clumpy. Very dated look. The upgraded rooms do not look like the picture at all. False marketing! On checking with staff that room type and decor does not exist. Breakfast super average. Boiled eggs and toast. Everything else processed which needs hot water. Bathrooms and room corner dusty and unclean. Radiators not working.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

30 Apr 2025

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

7 Dec 2024

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

14 Apr 2025

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

It was easy to access. Friendly workers

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

13 May 2024

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

Friendly and helpful staff, very clean rooms with daily service, great powerful shower, very comfy bed, close to local amenities

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

16 Aug 2024

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

2 Aug 2023

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

Quaint little hotel with comfortable rooms.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hayley

15 Aug 2022

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

Good value abd close to town

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lynn

19 Jul 2025

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

David

21 Jun 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Claire

8 May 2025

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

Robert

9 Feb 2025

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

The hotel is very close to Reading town centre and train station, so staying here was very convenient. The staff were friendly and responsive to our needs. The bed was soft, and the shower was powerful. The location is difficult to access by car, however, on account of the UK's bizarre addiction to one-way streets.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

12 Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Mark

12 Aug 2024

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

16 May 2025

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