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The Market House

3.5 star property

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Lunch, dinner and brunch served
Terrace/patio
Game room
Nightclub
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
$89
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Explore the area

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1-2 Market Place, Reading, England, RG1 2EQ
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Abbey Ruins
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Standard Single Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Market House

3.5-star hotel in Reading City Centre
A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. Change of towels is available on request.
The Market House offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 969 square feet (90 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, karaoke, and coffee/tea in a common area.

The Market House is a smoke-free property.

The Market House - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Market House - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Market House
  • The Market House

Things to do

  • Bingo
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 969 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per stay

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 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
Tax ID - 128729390
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

The Market House Hotel
The Market House Reading
The Market House Hotel Reading

The Market House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 314 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kai Ming Samuel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Relaxing stay

The bed was very comfortable, and the shower was spacious with a refreshing waterfall design. The room was extremely quiet, making for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend in reading

We did not eat in the bar area so can’t comment on food. Room was lovely, the only down side was the tiny tea cups, would prefer a mug for morning tea, especially when breakfast not an option. Good location but unfortunately not able to use roof top bar due to private parties
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value fun hotel in the heart of Reading. Room was spacious and nicely decorated. Bed comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Noisy from bar below until 10 pm, but great staff, comfortable bed, and easy walk to train station. I would go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a bit of a surprise, I’d it’s a little quirky, in a good way. The room was clean, large and well decorated. The location is great to visit attractions and just walk to many restaurants, cafes and historic sites. The staff was also super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the Market House. Great location, wonderful decor, room was super comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sebastian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would love to be able to give this property 5 stars because the room and amenities were perfect. Unfortunately though there was a 30th birthday party taking place in the hotel bar right under our room. The noise kept us up all night and we had no prior warning of this not even upon arrival when checking in. I would therefore not have paid the money that I paid for this room to be kept up all night. The room was so close that it felt like I was in the bar and if I opened the curtains everyone down below in the party would be able to look up and see me. As well as this the breakfast bag unfortunately contained an apple that was going mouldy and not at all edible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley, Reading

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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

Would definitely return

Lovely room, extremely clean and nicely decorated. Very quiet considering the venue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

B

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

Great stay

Lovely rooms beautifully decorated. Lovely welcome treats. Great air con
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good place for the night,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Good location

Great location, lovely modern room and very clean. Good points were the free ice cold bottles of water nice touch. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room itself was nice. However, having to book in at the bar instead of a reception area is lacking. There was no one there to help. Paid for a breakfast to only be given a brown bag breakfast with some fruit and a porridge container. Again- lacking. The hotel is not convenient for uber/taxi collection directly outside- several Ubers cancelled as they can’t collect in front of the hotel. It was VERY noisy in the evenings. Great if you’re young and want to party- not so great if you’re working and want to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jilliane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They go the extra mile to make their rooms comfy, accommodating, and sophisticated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rotten apple

No hot water, just lukewarm. No vent in the bathroom and when taking a shower, water splashed over the bathroom floor. Rotten apple in the breakfast bag which most likely wasn’t checked for a long time since even the brown paper bag was damaged and sticking to the table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025