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The Market House

Property class: 3.5

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A restaurant with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and a variety of seating options including tables and chairs.
An outdoor patio area with wooden flooring, green plastic stools, and string lights.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A brick building with a sign reading "The Market House."
A restaurant interior with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and a bar area with multiple TVs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $112
$94 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

Explore the area

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1-2 Market Place, Reading, England, RG1 2EQ
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Abbey Ruins
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Reading

With a stay at The Market House, you'll be centrally located in Reading, steps from Reading Museum and Town Hall and within a 5-minute walk of Oracle. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Reading Abbey Ruins and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Thames Path.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • John Lewis Reading - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Broad Street Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 6 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osaka - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Allied Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Market House

The Market House offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a reception hall.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, The Market House, for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Planning an event in Reading? This hotel has 969 square feet (90 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

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 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 25 per pet, per night
  • 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

The Market House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 356 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfortable bed, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very central and conveniently located hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

DEEPTHI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

olivera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice bedding and soft lovely thick towels. Great shower & quiet & secure enough Loss of point because of windowless room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious bedroom. Central location. Good coffee machine in the bedroom. No breakfasts, but plenty of places nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for an overnight stay . Water and milk available from fridge on floor for hot drinks. With coffee and tea in room. Comfy pillows and bed . Clean room with nice shower . Bar downstairs with friendly staff and games area. Would stay again if in visiting the area again. .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , lovely room and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room.clean and super comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, ease of check in, beautiful confortable anmd clean room. Loved the cute breakfast bag.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and friendly staff. Great location and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
what an amazing room and experience - check in was superb a great hotel and great caring staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the Market House. Great location, wonderful decor, room was super comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms, quiet, comfy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, lovely room (although very hot) and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a young couple or young group
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good place for the night,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mei Ching

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

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really liked everything! The decor, the staff, the cleanliness, the communications, the little extras - just fab!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Relaxing stay

The bed was very comfortable, and the shower was spacious with a refreshing waterfall design. The room was extremely quiet, making for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay would return !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place, would be fun with a big group.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ho Ki

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

10/10 Excellent

CHIRSTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay. Well priced and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024