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Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Reading with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Reception
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Garden
Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere with practical amenities in the heart of Reading. Enjoy meals and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar, complimentary in-room WiFi, self parking, and 24-hour front desk service.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Reading is home to Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel. Nirvana Spa and Predator Assault, Laser Combat are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Oracle and Broad Street Mall. Lagoona Park and Beale Park are also worth visiting.
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98 Bath Road, Reading, England, RG31 7QN

What's nearby

  • Madejski Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Oracle - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • University of Reading - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tilehurst Station - 6 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IKEA Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Herbies Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Avenue Deli - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel

Hotel near Thames River
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 80 individually furnished rooms feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pavillion Restaurant
  • The Arch Bar

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Reading Calcot Hotel Reading
Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel Hotel
Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel Reading
Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel located?

Situated in Reading, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pincents Hill and Kennet & Avon Canal. Predator Assault, Laser Combat and Prospect Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 86 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

sui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet area with easy and free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can walk around the area and it’s safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

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

Great value for money

Great value for money, very clean, comfortable and good breakfast. We only stayed one night but had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great stay

Lovely stay from start to finish great staff ,very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

STEVEN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On arrival it looked like it had been used for government contracts,very tired and in need of a face lift,staff were very helpful and breakfast in morning was top notch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Best Western Reading

Booked as it was the nearest hotel to Engelfield House where we were attending a concert. Just needed a bed for the night and it did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, staff very friendly, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Honest review

The hotel is a little old and could do with a refurb BUT the staff were friendly, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and it was very quiet which for me are the four most important things in a hotel stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed while working locally. Bar smelt of damp as did the corridor joining the bar and reception.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

J

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs updating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for purpose. A comfortable night. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location, hotel needs a refresh

Staff were friendly and check in was quick. Good location, right on the main road in and out of Reading. On a bus route too with frequent busses. Not much around in terms of bars / restaurants. Our room needed updating. Grubby carpet and basic facilities in room. Very warm room too. Fan provided. Hairdryers in rooms too, don't make the mistake we made and buy a hairdryer as there is one in room (hotel doesn't promote this on their website.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service

Adequate accommodation

1st room had a very dirty toilet. We were moved to another room as there were no cleaning staff on duty. 2nd room was adequate. Room was warm and stuffy. Small double bed. Food was good. Staff were welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booked for one night as was at an event. The room was clean and basic but it was roasting hot and there was no air con. There was a fan provided but it did little to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Harry

Disliked: Amenities
The easy location for were we needed to be
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were visiting our son who lived a 5 min drive away. It was really only somewhere for us to sleep wash and have breakfast. The hotel was ideal for us. People were very friendly and breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smallish room but very comfortable bed, nice friendly staff, easy to find from M4 My only criticism: restaurant menu was a bit underwhelming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yunus

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dated rooms, but clean.

Dated rooms. Mediocre breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not impressed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

CLARE

There was a shortage of staff with the receptionist attending the bar as well Cleaning equipment was left in corridor. Bed was terrible. So lumpy! Another guest arrived after 1am and walls were paper thin so could hear conversation. We didn’t have breakfast so cannot comment on this.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
the breakfast was excellent value and serving staff very good. You had to run the hot water for a full 5 mins before the hot water came through
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Amenities
En-suite not as clean as shoukd be. Very thin walls between rooms so noisy during the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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