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The Market House

3.5 star property
Hotel with bars, a quick walk to Reading Museum and Town Hall

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Lunch, dinner and brunch served
Standard Double Room (With sofa bed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Madejski Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

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 Reading Museum and Town Hall
Located close to Reading Abbey Ruins and Oracle, 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:
  • Free bicycle rentals, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • A front-desk safe, a water dispenser, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Market House include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra 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 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
  • Free bicycle rentals

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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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.

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The Market House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 250 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ho Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Great, spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet chilled atmosphere great service bed was so comfortable and shower was amazing was amazingly clean plus free beer 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Liz

Great location to explore ancient Reading (there is some there!) recommend Vino Vito, lovely, sincere Italian Restaurant 5 minutes walk away. Really comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the proper coffee machine and a complimentary beer. Nice decor, comfortable bed, large bathroom. As previous reviews commented, you can hear the noise from the bar a bit, but it never bothered me (a light sleeper may want to bring some ear buds as the building is in the city centre so shouting outside can sometime be quite loud). But the location (close to station and amenities) definitely outweigh any issues. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Didn’t get my breakfast box. Area around hotel feels a bit unsafe for a female lone traveller arriving after dark
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Mei Ching

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Town centre location and lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Sakara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good and cozy place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Amenities
Lovely room , and easy check in and check out .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Marcene

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

Market House

Very fun place to stay in Reading. The walk from the train station took about 10 minutes. The room was very clean and the Bath amenities were very luxurious. Had a burger in the pub downstairs and the atmosphere was welcoming and lively.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Check in was easy. Very comfortable beds and good shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location with easy access to city centre facilities. Rooms were lovely and the the roof-top bar made for an interesting alternative in Reading.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bohemian theme and quirkiness of this place. Would def recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice accommodation. Central location. Nice restaurant downstairs. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, very convenient in the Reading city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely modern designed hotel, the room was speckless and it was a really comfortable room. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kin Cheung Jackey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023