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Great Expectations Reading eee - 0745 127 3975
Great Expectations Reading, 33 London Street, Reading -0745 127 3975
Area: Reading
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3.55
HOTEL RATING: 
GOOD
3.55 out of 5 (1522 Ratings)
0.3 miles from Reading centre
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Hotel Description
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.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Bar
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Heating
` 24-hour security
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Live entertainment
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Wine/champagne
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Access to health care professionals
` Contactless check-in/out
` Daily disinfection
` Kid-friendly dinning
` Non-smoking property
` Soundproof rooms available
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Professional cleaning services

Great Expectations Reading Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Good (3.55 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Sarah Thu, 9 January 2025

Perfect in every way

Liked: Friendly, very clean ,
Disliked: Nothing

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Uma Tue, 7 January 2025

Disappointing

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Ian Tue, 7 January 2025

Will not return

Liked: Tiny cold, uncomfortable room
Disliked: Walkable to town

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Martin Mon, 6 January 2025

Great value for the price...

Liked: Close to centre, quite spacious, clean bathroom and good wifi.
Disliked: Bit noisy, generally a little dated, but nothing that would prevent me from coming again.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Martin Mon, 6 January 2025

Good value

Liked: The room and bathroom were spacious, the bathroom was clean and the heating + TV worked well. The beds are okay. Internet speed was excellent for a hotel. Overall a really good value.
Disliked: The carpet could have been better vacuumed, the heater had a wonky valve and the noise insulation is not very effective but nothing that would prevent me from staying here again.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Jillian Sat, 4 January 2025

Great

Liked: Excellent
Disliked: Nothing

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Gary Sat, 4 January 2025

Bad

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

George Thu, 2 January 2025

Will not be returning

Liked: Location was really good and easily accessible from the train station.
Disliked: I have no idea why this is rated as high as it is on this website. As someone working on New Years Eve, I wanted to get a nicer place to stay overnight (as I come into Reading to work from Essex). And, after seeing all the good reviews on this website, I thought that it was a good deal. Little did I know I would be left with an untidy and uncomfortable bed, handles falling off of drawers & wardrobes, and a room with no climate control whatsoever. I was also disappointed to hear that the breakfast (that was advertised as included in the price) was in fact not included at all. When services was provided, though, what was there was antithetical: cutlery left dirty in coffee making services; a desk without a chair; a view from a window which was just the building next to it. I thank them for their service, and love supporting local independent business, but you can find so much better - and closer to the train station - at the Travelodge at the end of the high street.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Mark Thu, 2 January 2025

Good

Liked: Facilities

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Joshua Thu, 2 January 2025

Very good

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Great Expectations Reading 33 London Street, Reading