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The Reading Lake Hotel

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge) - The Reading Lake Hotel (Reading)
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A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Reading Lake Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Lakeside Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

Standard Twin Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Reading, The Reading Lake Hotel is in a rural area and on a lake. Wokefield Park Golf Club and Caversham Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lagoona Park and South Street Arts Centre. Shinfield Studios and Rivermead Leisure Complex are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as water skiing. Visit our Reading travel guide
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Kirtons Farm Road, Pingewood,, Reading, ENG, RG30 3UN

What's nearby

  • A football stadium with blue seats and a large advertisement for MADELEJKI.
    Madejski Stadium
    5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • A riverside walkway with a bridge, cafes, and a modern building with a glass facade.
    Oracle
    9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Lagoona Park
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Shinfield Studios
    5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • University of Reading
    10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Green Park Train Station
    14 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    6 min drive
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    6 min drive
  • Greggs
    3 min drive
  • Le Cafe
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 14.75 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lakeside Restaurant
  • Waterfront Bar and Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately GBP 14.75 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does The Reading Lake Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Reading Lake Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Reading Lake Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM.

What time is check-out at The Reading Lake Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Reading Lake Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lagoona Park and Madejski Stadium. Kennet & Avon Canal and Prospect Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Reading Green Park Train Station is 14 minutes by foot and Reading Green Park Station is 16 minutes.

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

The Reading Lake Hotel Reviews

6.0

6.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 352 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately I have experienced this hotel at it's best. The staff were nice and my room was upgraded to a suite which was a lovely touch considering I stayed with my two children. The hotel is tired, there was lightbulbs out in the room, wallpaper peeled and framework missing from the doors. The shower was yellowing and when used sprayed from cracks behind the shower head. When on the balcony you can see the other half of the hotel which is closed off and unused. It has no roof and some of the balconys look to have dropped. When checking out of the hotel at 8am there were a large group if men, stood in the carpark surrounding my car. My teenage daughter became nervous but I advised they were probably waiting to be transported to work somewhere. I asked them to move and they did so I could leave but not a great impression. I paid £94 per night (averaged) over my two night stay and unfortunately I don't think the hotel should be asking for that price for what I booked which was a standard room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Awful. Still in shock!!

Awful. Don't go. Looks like it's falling down and derelict. We left bags in the car to check the hotel was still open. Unfortunately it was. Photo on site must be 10 years old. This is a 1 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A sad state of something that has once been a love

There seems to be a policy to allow this hotel to run down.. Lift and toilets out of order, gardens allowed to grow over , no atmosphere at all. Only good point was rooms were very clean and staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the picture of the property needs to be updated, to show the fact that half of it burnt down over 3 years ago, it was like arriving in a ghost town, extremely disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

SEJK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Half of the hotel is burnt down. The remaining part has seen better days. A paint job would not fix it. The elevators are not working. Same for the public bathrooms. Staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Miss it.

Gone downhill since fire 4 years ago. Too remote, no shop for miles. Same staff member did literally everything except the chef. Hard uncomfortable bed. Lifts not working. Great food in restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I used to be great

The hotel is falling apart
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Disappointed

All I can say is I think this hotel ( in the lose term) has had its day . Part of it was burnt down .No working lift so no one with disability shoukd book. Room very tired no even painting it would help .bathroom no comment . I wouldn't recommend any one use this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Venue is a little dated, has so much potential to be something more. Bed was uncomfortable and room was stuffy. Bathroom didnt look clean with mould and rusted taps. The up side is the staff were really friendly and the food in the restaurant was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Richard

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

Awful hotel - don't book - dont believe the pics

Hotel is in a terrible state, Half is derelict and the other wing has its roof missing. The pictures are from another time pre-Apocalypse. Rooms are dirty & falling apart. Worst place I have ever stay - should be closed (should not be on Expedia) - has to be seen to be believed but save yourself. Is a long way out of town down a narrow road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sandrine

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

Terrible

Room not cleaned. No staff at arrival. Reservation not found for 30 min. The hotel stink, not clean. The only positive thing is the lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Nice Views - Pity about the Hotel

Hotel is tired and needs complete refurbishment - however - the views from the rooms over the lake are stunning and the rooms are large and spacious. The Hotel decor is very dated and this along with the poor state of repair of fixtures and fittings lets it down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view but not nice hotel not 4* at all. Not worth the cost
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

stuart

Basic but nice

Ok, so apparently there was a fire and flooding there in 2014 when I say apparently you can see there was. So 75% of the hotel is no longer in use. You would think after 4 years they would have that repaired already. Other than that the hotel is basic but nice. Ideal for a night or 2 it needs some serious money spent on it. It was clean and tidy. The staff were welcoming and very friendly and the food was delicious. The £10 for breakfast seems expensive however what you’re offered makes it good value so take advantage. Overall this hotel is worth a visit it’s not posh, this current picture on hotels.com is when the hotel was in good condition so don’t be disappointed on arrival. But the rooms are a good size and comes with a private balcony over looking the lake. And yes I would go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired Hotel

Very Tired Hotel. Shabby décor, unhelpful staff. I needs a total overhaul as the location is quite good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Impression

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was run down with no air conditioning Shower was a dribble of water. Staff were friendly. Television was broken, lifts were broken, no phone in the room, toilets in restaurant were out of service. We would not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Neeta

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Mrs Neeta

Very quite but not clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Old and tired by the lake

This hotel is an awful hotel, due to its taped carpets, out of order lift, what looks like fire damage to a large portion of the building and it’s general flaky paint exterior. Whilst the hotel bed was comfortable, the shower was little more than a trickle and the comfort features within the room were sparse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t bother

Terrible hotel Completely run down and in need of a massive makeover
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

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

Poor

No wifi, no lifts, 3 Tv channels, wasps nest on the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
In desperate need of refurbishment. Rooms tired and not maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mallika

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

Good but lacked amenities

The elevator is out of order & has been out for over a few months. It was hard for me with a disabled daughter and two of my guests with back problems!!! The manager was nice to offer refunds but we did not accept since its hard to book into another so late in the day.good breakfast & friendly staff Did not have enough desk fans to all of our rooms and it was hot!!!! AC was only in lobby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

stephen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In need of refurbishment

No way a 4 star Hotel . No air con in rooms , half hotel closed down due to a fire , no air con in rooms . Hotel needs to be closed down until it has been refurbished.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peterside

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice environment but room comfort

There are no air-conditioned ansisong fans. Could not sleep due to room being very hot. When you leave the window open, insects evade your rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tired

Property very tired due to fire but could be good with investment . People very polite and a good price for the stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2018