Hotel 1843 Reading | Hotel in Reading

| 6.9 (1559 Reviews) |  6 Bathrooms  15 Guests
Reading Hotel | Hotel 1843 Reading

Hotel in Reading

This historic building was said to have been opened in 1843 by the British literacy icon, Charles Dickens. Conveniently located in the center of Reading, Hotel 1843 is directly opposite The Oracle shopping center, and is a 10-minute walk from Reading Railway Station, providing 25-minute connections to central London. All 29 rooms feature a television, a desk, tea & coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Calico Bar & Eatery offers a modern and vibrant space for all day dining, including freshly prepared breakfast. Guests can relax in numerous spaces within the Eatery, including comfortable remote working seating, a grand Victorian Library, and floral circular booths. The Eatery serves a mixture of homemade global foods, including modern Asian dishes, which can be sampled with bespoke cocktails from the extensive drinks menu.

Hotel 1843 Reading is located in Reading.

This 20 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Child Friendly, Internet, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1559 reviews with the average score of 6.9 . Coming to Reading and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Security/Safety
Business Services
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Activities
  • Bar crawls
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/out
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.55
Location:
8.67
Staff:
8.1
Facilities:
7.13
Comfort:
7.6
Cleanliness:
7.54
Chris
Jan 15, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Private Bathroom

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Free toiletries

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Ironing facilities, Fan

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens
Family Room with Bath
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Family Room with Bath

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Free toiletries

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Ironing facilities, Fan

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens
Triple Room with Bath
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 27 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
Triple Room with Bath

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Free toiletries

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Ironing facilities, Fan

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens
Twin Room with Bath
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin Room with Bath

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Free toiletries

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Ironing facilities, Fan

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Ironing facilities, Fan

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens
Standard Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Free toiletries

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Ironing facilities, Fan

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet
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