The Market House

Property class: 3.5
Family-friendly hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Reading Museum and Town Hall

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The Market House features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Reading Museum and Town Hall. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Market House, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, Oracle and Thames Path are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Digital TV service
$86 nightly
The total price is $103
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a white and orange blanket, and a small bench.

Standard Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a mural on the wall, and a red curtain.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a tropical mural, and yellow curtains.

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bookshelf.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 0.2 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Broad Street Mall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 48 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 63 min drive
  • Reading Station - 6 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Alehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Madras Flavours - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Market House

  • The Market House features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Reading Museum and Town Hall. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Market House, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, Oracle and Thames Path are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis
  • Bingo

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (969 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 2
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Market House - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
The Market House - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Parties and events are allowed on site.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

State tax ID - 128729390

Also known as

The Market House Hotel

The Market House Reading

The Market House Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

Does The Market House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Market House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Market House?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Market House?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Market House.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Market House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Market House?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Market House and nearby?

The Market House has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near The Market House?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Market House.

What's the area around The Market House like?

The Market House is in Reading City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Reading Station and 9 minutes' walk from River Thames.

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