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Crescent Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Reading

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Basic Studio | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free self parking
Restaurant
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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35 Coley Avenue, Reading, England, RG1 6LL
  • Place, Broad Street Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Studio | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Reading

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Kennet & Avon Canal and Broad Street Mall. Reading Civic Centre and Hexagon are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Broad Street Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hexagon - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oracle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Reading West Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Face Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tap - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Boundary - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Crescent Hotel

Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Reading
As a guest of Crescent Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Crescent Hotel also features express check-out and RV/bus/truck parking. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1890
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Crescent Hotel offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with desks and kitchen islands. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchen island

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 20

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: GBP 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Crescent Hotel to the airport?

Crescent Hotel is 21.4 mi (46-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crescent Hotel?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crescent Hotel on May 25, 2026 start from $77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Crescent Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crescent Hotel.

Does Crescent Hotel offer free breakfast?

Crescent Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Crescent Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Crescent Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Crescent Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Crescent Hotel have a pool?

Crescent Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Crescent Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Crescent Hotel to downtown Reading?

Crescent Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Reading.

Crescent Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 231 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

George

No heating or extra blankets
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was no heating in the room nor any extra blankets . It was freezing . I want a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well all you need to know is we passed the police raiding with Tasers drawn in the corridor as we were leaving... Unclean, unwelcoming locked front door, very tired fittings, mouldy, musty smelling, broken tap, could go on. Recommended if you want to be on Police camera action.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A new low point reached. Noisey all night & filthy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is definetely a bit shabby and down-at-heel, but it is clean and the staff friendly. Although it was a shared bathroom this was not a problem. The shower was surprisingly strong and as hot as i needed. The room was small but the matress on the bed was very comfortable. If you're happy with cheap but clean then I'd recommend it. I'd stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lars

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

Very poor experience, cannot recommend

Worst hotel experience of my life. This is an outright scam. Nothing like the pictures. Place is filthy, dirty and in a poor state of disrepair. Recommend you avoid at all cost.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Premankur

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall the room was good value for money, being only 30 mins walk from Reading Festival. Had a very nice check in. The room itself was good, a few chipped paintworks and a very dusty extractor fan in bathroom, but we were happy nonetheless. Only small issue was we only had half a room of toilet paper and on Saturday morning we asked for it to be replaced whilst we were out at the festival. On our return at midnight, no toilet paper was provided, which made things difficult. Would recommend having at least 1 spare in the bathroom provided if the one on the rail is not a full one. Otherwise we had a lovely stay and would recommend if you are looking for a room to drop your stuff, go to the festival or stay most time out in Reading. We would happy come back if at least 1 extra toilet rolls were provided in the bathroom on our check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Esther

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad condition. No soundproof at all. For two nights I was hearing some weird groaning from the person staying next door. I did not know that the Room I was going to stay at is not en-suite. Dusty and old carpets. Moulds on the wall. The doors were in bad condition. Had to change to TravelLodge for my 3rd night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole building needs renovation. It is old and room not aired out so smell of dampness.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Halfway house for the underworld!

Pretty sure the place was a halfway house for the underworld! Shower was broken. Toilet was broken. No staff to be seen. Stunk of cannabis. People running up and down the stairs into the early hours and banging doors and shouting. Moved a bed to retrieve a dropped item and the wall was covered in mould. Pretty sure behind there hadn’t seen a hoover in a decade. Beds were so uncomfortable the floor would have been more inviting if it hadn’t been covered in suspicious stains. I could go on and on!!! Disgusting excuse for a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Delsah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was mouldy Every inch of the hotel is covered in dirt Shower wasnt hot Toilet wouldnt flash Shower was dirty I definitely wouldn't recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean Bed Sheets.......and thats it

The bed was nice with fresh sheets and the bathroom was nice and clean apart from broken tap. We were lucky to have the double with en-suite, other rooms had a shared bathroom. Manky carpets, dirty walls, mouldy ceiling. Noisy. I know its a cheap hotel but wasnt dirt cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Yesenia J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They never cleaned the room I also book another extra night and they didn't clean not even provide toilet paper or towels I had to request for it and also not option for bed and breakfast they don't provide this service but on Internet says they do and not even for get water because the machine was broken, they provide coffee and sugar and the person attending the hotel was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Muhammad Ali

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This room was simple, but clean and the shower was good. The owner gave me an upgrade so that I did not have to share a bathroom. For the price, it exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryony

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's cheap and adequate, beds are comfortable enough; however, the wifi wasn't good enough to stream TV which when is pretty essential to pass time when working away from home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Crescent Hotel

Fine for 1 night the hotel is a bit run down the rooms are clean and tidy it was quite and less than 12 minute walk to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025