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The Market House

3.5 star property
Hotel with bars, a quick walk to Oracle

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Lunch, dinner and brunch served
Superior Double Room
2 bars/lounges
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Novotel Reading Centre

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
1-2 Market Place, Reading, England, RG1 2EQ

What's nearby

  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 6 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Alehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Monk's Retreat - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers Reading - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Chocolat - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Market House

Hotel near Oracle
Located close to Reading Abbey Ruins and Reading Museum and Town Hall, The Market House provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, The Market House, offers brunch, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Wedding services, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture, a water dispenser and a front desk safe
  • 2 meeting rooms, smoke-free property and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Market House have perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
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 are 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 security system and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Market House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Market House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Market House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Market House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Market House located?

Located in Reading City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Reading Museum and Town Hall, Oracle and Reading Abbey Ruins. Thames Path and Museum of English Rural Life are also within 15 minutes. Reading Station is 6 minutes by foot and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 6 minutes.

The Market House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 235 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The fire alarm went off in the middle of the night and you can hear a bit of noise - the walls are pretty thin but outside of that, it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was really surprised by The Market House. While walking in I didn't have a great feeling, my room was absolutely beautiful and the amenities were better than you'd get in a 5 star hotel. It was really fantastic! I will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay would return !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Irene, Manchester

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rooms - well designed and decorated - very characterful. Entrance to the ‘hotel’ part of the building is less appealing. Food options in the bar are limited - mostly heavy, fried food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tigger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had lovely decor and a big size, with some nice touches such as the breakfast bag and herbal teas. Approaching the room was a little less glamorous up the staircase, but that’s just how the building is, and the view was of a building site opposite. There was no noise from outside, but as forewarned there was some noise from the bar below until 23:00. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, large rooms and very comfortable bed! Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suman, Altrincham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Nice rooms and great after a night out. Centrally located and close to railway station and city buses.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pub looked dirty, everything you touched felt sticky, it looked completely run down with no lift and 4 flights of stairs completely unacceptable for the older generation particularly as the staircase was dark, dirty and dingy in daytime, the bedroom was very clean though which was a good job otherwise we would have walked away, would I stay again, NO, would I recommend it, NO. This place is not a hotel it's a dirty dingy noisy drinking hole
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHIRSTOPHER

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay. Well priced and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central, super quiet and dark rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, comfy bed and powerful shower at a good price. No lift and room was on 2nd floor - not a problem for me, but if less mobile would be an issue. Unfortunately key didnt work for the outside door and there was a constant noise in the room as I returned in the evening which wasn't present on check-in. Manager was helpful and moved into another room. Would stay again though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Amenities
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely venue will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Great room, well furnished, great value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yingan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Helena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

leo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Turbo shabby chic
An honest hotel located above a busy, loud bar not - somewhere for an early nighter but well worth the stay. Taking shabby chic to new heights the attention to the 'unfinished' decor is amazing keeping cleanliness at the forefront.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024