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Malmaison Reading

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You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and conference space at Malmaison Reading. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Chez Mal Brasserie, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a map-themed headboard.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a telephone, and a wall with a map and numbers.

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a bedside lamp, and a textured wall behind.

Club Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a dark-colored armchair, and a large window with curtains.

Club Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a grey sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large pendant light.

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, a brown leather sofa with yellow cushions, and a vibrant floral wallpaper in the background.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Reading City Centre, a neighborhood in Reading, Malmaison Reading is near a train station. Reading Museum and Town Hall and Hexagon are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lapland UK and David Lloyd Leisure. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madejski Stadium or Henley Cricket Club. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Reading travel guide
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18-20 Station Road, Reading, England, RG1 1JX

What's nearby

  • A park with a lion statue, green grass, and autumn trees.
    Forbury Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A riverside walkway with a bridge, cafes, and a modern building with a glass facade.
    Oracle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower, a large tree, and a bicycle parking area.
    Reading Museum and Town Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Broad Street Mall
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hexagon
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Station
    1 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Guineas
    2 min walk
  • McCafferty's
    2 min walk
  • Itsu
    3 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    2 min walk
  • The Signal Box
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (GBP 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chez Mal Brasserie
  • Mal Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 624 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per night (3281 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Malmaison Reading pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Malmaison Reading?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Malmaison Reading?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Malmaison Reading located?

Located in Reading City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of John Lewis Reading and River Thames. Reading Museum and Town Hall and Oracle are also within 5 minutes. Reading Station and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Malmaison Reading Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fresh water fresh espresso and great price when booking ahead
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and quiet! Everything I needed. The shower head was a bit big for the shower but was easily navigated. The most challenging part was the lack of parking or a drop off area to unload/load bags. Overall, a very positive experience and excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super stay for 2 nights. Staff attentive and helpful. If you have issues with stairs, be sure to ask for a room that doesn't require extra stairs even after exiting the elevator/lift. Only down side was the occasional noise ar street level, but that's not the hotel's fault. The closeness to the train station made the area worthwhile.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place to stay, very central, very well appointed, luxurious, quiet rooms with air conditioning. Fantastic breakfast, helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service from the staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was lovely, the staff are always helpful and friendly and the food was amazing. It’s one of our favorite hotels, we’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Went for graduation so didn’t use amenities but very close to the centre and station. No parking was a bit limiting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good location close to Railroad Station and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room quality was very good with plenty of space and a comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent with a wide choice of options. My only criticism was that the music played at breakfast time frankly let down the hotel. 70s or 80s pop - and I write as an owner of many of such tunes - should be replaced by gentle light classical, assuming there has to be music at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Had a nice stay, staff were friendly. Very close to the station which is handy. Windows have secondary glazing so you couldn’t hear noise from the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great reception staff, nice room, handy for the railway station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ideal location. The hotel was really nice, clean and felt very well looked after. The staff were all lovely Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was absolutely stunning and the staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel and location is unbeatable. Will stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, delicious breakfast, extremely clean & comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was 10/10. Rooms are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, with very comfortable bed. Quiet even though overlooking a busy street. Great shower/bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Malmaison Reading for a business trip and had a great experience. The location is excellent, right across from Reading Station, which made travel very convenient. My room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, providing a great place to relax after a busy day of meetings. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my stay, making the experience even better. Breakfast was another highlight, with a good variety of options and everything fresh and well prepared. It was a great way to start the day before heading out for work. Overall, a very pleasant stay. The combination of a convenient location, clean rooms, friendly service, and a quality breakfast makes this a hotel I would happily stay at again when visiting Reading.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, great rooms and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Location and the environment are marvellous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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The location was excellent, close to the railway station and the RailAir stop, which is why we chose this hotel. Our biggest complaint were the two single beds, they were uncomfortably hot with only a single very heavy duvet. As simple sheet and blanket would be much more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stay was ok. Parking a nightmare. Location good for centre.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room with thoughtful amenities and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff from the breakfast to reception to the bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025