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This unique residence is a modern reworking of the Great Western Hotel, built in 1844 and reputed to be the oldest surviving railway hotel in the world.

Rooms total: 74

Important Information

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact the guest following their reservation. We have no parking facilities on site and directly outside the hotel there are double red lines which means we do not have a drop off/pick up area for luggage. Before parking in one the recommended car parks below, the best place to park to drop off safely is the Reading Station Short Stay Car Park which is free for 20 minutes and is located opposite the hotel. When travelling with a dog, please note that an extra charge of £25 for 1 dog or £40 for maximum 2 dogs, per night applies. Dogs are allowed in designated guest rooms-please notify the hotel in advance. The Breakfast inclusive rates include a Full-cooked breakfast and Dinner inclusive rates includes 2 courses from our seasonal menu. Supplements apply to certain items. Inclusions only apply for adults. Children’s Breakfast is not included in the advertised rates and the charges are as follows directly to the hotel: 0-4 years old – Breakfast Complimentary/5- 11 years old – Breakfast charged at 50% full price/ 12 and over breakfast charged at full adult price. Kids Dinner Menu also available. Please note that our Autumn Offer rate plan including £50 Food and Beverage credit can only be used in the restaurant against dinner food and beverage it cannot be used towards Breakfast or Lunch. There is no cash redemption value and credit cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

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General
  • Pets allowed
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Air conditioning
Services
  • Room service
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kid meals
  • Wine/champagne
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
  • Internet services
  • WiFi
  • Free WiFi
Safety & security
  • Key card access
  • Fire extinguishers
Safety features
  • First aid kit available
Physical distancing
  • Cashless payment available
Cleanliness & disinfecting
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation