Crescent Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel near River Thames

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A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a mirror.
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Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Twin Room

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

Family Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

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

Basic Studio

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

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

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

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
  • Prospect Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.3 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 Castle Tap - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Face Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Crescent Hotel

Victorian hotel near River Thames
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.

Property is also known as

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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 Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crescent Hotel on Jul 12, 2026 start from $85, 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.

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. 28 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 234 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

John

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay on our way back from Cornwall. Close to Stonehenge, which we visited in the afternoon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable no frills accommodation. Late check-in was great as we were working at the Festival
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Peet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in was good, staff was friendly Just the beds needs replacing and can be painted It served it purpose for us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good budget option

Great budget option. Close enough to town and walkable (40 mins) to Reading FC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy. Just a simple, easy and affordable place to stay after a long day traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Darren

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
Verified

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
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4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thought the place was abandoned.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A new low point reached. Noisey all night & filthy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Bryony

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Not too bad for price

Ok for couple of nights not the place you would take family usded for working away from hom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap & Cheerfully!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

George

No heating or extra blankets
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Harold

Disliked: Room comfort

Not bad for the money. No frills.

Needs a little work. It was clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

George

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An all round uncomfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get what you pay for. Cheapest rooms up most stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, but the whole hotel could do with an update
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

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
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2/10 Terrible

Warren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will not be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Erin

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