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Malmaison Reading

4.0 star property

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Railway-chic stays steps from the station

Malmaison Reading brings a dark, clubby boutique vibe to a historic railway hotel, right opposite Reading Station for easy arrivals and quick onward travel. Between the industrial-chic Chez Mal Brasserie and the slick Chez Mal Bar, the social scene feels built-in, with plenty to do before heading out. Rooms keep things comfortable with mood lighting, big beds, and modern in-room essentials.

  • Front-row transport convenience

    Directly opposite Reading Station for fast connections to London.

  • Dining with attitude

    Modern British brasserie flavours with a subtle French twist on-site.

  • Mixology with a master

    Join Malchemy cocktail masterclasses in-room or at the bar.
$98 nightly
The total price is $118
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Dog-friendly stay, plus a dedicated outdoor patio
  • Roll-top baths in select rooms and suites
  • Premium refillable toiletries and Freda period-care kits
  • Walkable shopping at The Oracle Shopping Mall
  • Scenic strolls on the Thames Path nearby
  • Flexible meeting space with modern AV and wi-fi
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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Club Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Club Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Club Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Club Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two sofas, a coffee table, and a reading lamp.

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Club Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLUB

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
18-20 Station Road, Reading, England, RG1 1JX

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Central Library - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Broad Street Mall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 43 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 60 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 72 min drive
  • Reading Station - 1 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Three Guineas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Malmaison Reading

  • Malmaison Reading offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of River Thames. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Chez Mal Brasserie, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 75 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Offsite parking within 1 mi (GBP 20 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (624 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Chez Mal Brasserie - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Mal Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Pets

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

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 20 per night (3281 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

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Reading Malmaison
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Frequently asked questions

Does Malmaison Reading offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Malmaison Reading 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 Malmaison Reading?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Malmaison Reading?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Malmaison Reading?

Yes, Chez Mal Brasserie offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Malmaison Reading like?

Malmaison Reading is a short 1-minute walk from Reading Station and 9 minutes' walk from River Thames. Our travelers say the local area is very central.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast at this property is a highlight, offering a variety of options, including both continental and hot choices, all freshly prepared. (36 reviews)
  • The restaurant at this property offers excellent food, a variety of choices, and friendly staff. (25 reviews)
  • The air conditioning at this property is highly effective and a welcome relief during hot days. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay, very central, very well appointed, luxurious, quiet rooms with air conditioning. Fantastic breakfast, helpful friendly staff.
Amy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Simone, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location. The hotel was really nice, clean and felt very well looked after. The staff were all lovely Highly recommend
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great reception staff, nice room, handy for the railway station.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Horace, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was absolutely stunning and the staff were friendly
Sophie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was 10/10. Rooms are lovely.
Gregory, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, with very comfortable bed. Quiet even though overlooking a busy street. Great shower/bathroom.
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Stay was ok. Parking a nightmare. Location good for centre.
Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel and location is unbeatable. Will stay again for sure
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice staff and clean comfortable room.
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, close to railway station so ideal for me and without any noise. Stayed in a suite, very well laid out with plenty of room. My only negative comment would be one of the basins in the bathroom was stained which was a little visually off-putting, but no other concerns.
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room was clean and tidy. Bathroom clean. Made to feel welcome at check in. Breakfast was very enjoyable. Cooked to order and Yvette was welcoming and very attentive.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, delicious breakfast, extremely clean & comfortable!
Payton, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location and the environment are marvellous!
Suman, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great rooms and wonderful staff
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room with thoughtful amenities and helpful staff.
Katherine, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A really lovely hotel, welcoming staff, luxuriius clean room. The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast we've had!! Thanks for a lovely stay
Lynne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff from the breakfast to reception to the bar.
Sean, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The hotel was nice, close to train station, student var a few doors down was noisy. The reception staff were rude and disinterested. Restaurant staff where fantastic.
Amira, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Warm welcome and nice room, thanks
Curtis, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very polite friendly staff, free upgrade, and good continental and cooked breakfast in the restaurant. Very nice stay.
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good quality, a bit tired in places, nice food and drink and quiet room
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Start were really friendly, and the room was very clean. Overall a really nice and well placed hotel for Reading. We didn’t have breakfast but it all looked very nice.
James, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed 1 night - good location, quiet + spacious room on the 2nd floor, was able to check in 3 hours early as room was ready when i came in to leave my bag in the luggage room. Decent breakfast, no complaints.
Paul, 1-night trip