The Market House

3.5 star property

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Lunch, dinner and brunch served
Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Billiards
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $106
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

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

Comfort Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
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 25 per pet, per night
  • 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. 224 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 340 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfortable bed, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very central and conveniently located hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

DEEPTHI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room.clean and super comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
what an amazing room and experience - check in was superb a great hotel and great caring staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, ease of check in, beautiful confortable anmd clean room. Loved the cute breakfast bag.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, lovely room (although very hot) and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and friendly staff. Great location and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , lovely room and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms, quiet, comfy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a young couple or young group
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really liked everything! The decor, the staff, the cleanliness, the communications, the little extras - just fab!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very warm although comfortable Only issue was noise from other guests shouting and and slamming doors
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at The Market House and very impressed. Staff friendly on arrival, room spacious and clean. The only slightly negative thing for me was that the room did not have a window which is my preference. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The hotel is in a very good catchment area so your not in the hustle and bustle but just around the corner from the shopping centre and train station. It is reasonably priced and great location for someone travelling on their own. I would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Funky place to stay, loved it! Massive bed, huge room, free bottle of beer and a breakfast bag.. what's not to like!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place, would be fun with a big group.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Pleasant stay for a couple

Lovely rooms and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, huge room, spacious bathroom Breakfast Bag needed some help.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mei Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, lots of little touches that made it feel very homely. Really good location. Nice bar and games.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025