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Malmaison Reading

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel in Reading City Centre

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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18-20 Station Road, Reading, England, RG1 1JX
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

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

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Club Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Club Deluxe Room

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

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Club Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Club Double Room

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

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

Reading City Centre stay.A stay at this Reading City Centre hotel places you steps from Reading Museum and Town Hall and within a 5-minute walk of John Lewis Reading. Oracle and St. Laurence Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Forbury Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 1 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Three Guineas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Malmaison Reading

4-star boutique hotel in Reading City Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 624 square feet (58 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Malmaison Reading also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 4-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 624 sq ft of conference space
  • 58 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Malmaison Reading offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per night (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Malmaison Reading to the airport?

Malmaison Reading is 23.3 mi (30-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Malmaison Reading?

As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malmaison Reading on Dec 26, 2025 start from $115.77, excluding 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 Malmaison Reading have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Malmaison Reading.

Does Malmaison Reading offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Malmaison Reading, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Malmaison Reading?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (19-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Malmaison Reading?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Malmaison Reading?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Malmaison Reading have a pool?

Malmaison Reading does not have a pool.

Does Malmaison Reading have a restaurant?

Malmaison Reading is home to Chez Mal Brasserie, which features British cuisine and brunch.

Does Malmaison Reading have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Malmaison Reading to downtown Reading?

Malmaison Reading is 0.2 mi away from Reading.

Malmaison Reading Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this hotel - I loved every thing about the hotel. My room was brilliant lovely , so clean , we had a bath and a shower . We had slippers and a dressing gown if needed.A mini fridge , a safe , bed was huge. The staff x the cleaners ( all who I came in contact with) with was really friendly, nothing was too much for them. I would 100 percent recommend the hotel. X
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Ft Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location near Rail Station is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stu

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

Great stay will be back again

Great stay we came back here because of how good the place is and location. Perfect to get about the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Onanefe

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Air conditioning in the room did not function. It was much warmer in the room than in other parts of the hotel. Bathroom was disgusting, lots of moldy water damage. The shower was not accessible at all, with a very high step into the bath and no safety railings or anything to hold. Essentially you had to climb over the toilet to get in. Room was very noisy, and the common areas of the hotel were taken up with a function. Dining was not available and room service had only limited availability even though it was advertised as 24 hours. Room service menu had limited items as well, many things were not available. Location is good for the station, that's about all the positives I have.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

4/10 Poor

Shuma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for one night with my partner. She checked in before me, however, they charged her £103 at check in which she later messaged me about, however, I had already paid for the room. When she went to query this they refunded her, however were unapologetic. When I arrived I requested to understand what had happened to be told by a staff member it is not her fault and it was dealt with by another employee, again no apology. Room itself wasn’t the best, cracks and dirt in the bathroom. I would expect better from a Malmaison. Very disappointed with our stay. You would expect hospitality from a hotel, however, they failed to deliver, would absolutely not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely situated close to train station. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was nice size and well equiped. Would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed mattress ok but pillows are awful, no structure or support
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was my 4th or 5th stay and while the service is excellent the hotel is showing either its age or neglect. Furniture in my room was worn, the bed was lumpy and the lighting way too muted. Think my next visit to Reading might require a new venue. All of that said the reception staff and the housekeeping staff were excellent/
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very polite friendly staff, free upgrade, and good continental and cooked breakfast in the restaurant. Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was amazing. Friendly staff, convenient location, amazing amentities. 100% would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sketchy part of town. First room was filthy. Had to get another
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well appointed, modern hotel with poilite staff and an amazing breakfast - also perfectly located opposite the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

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

Dangerous Hot Taps

The room was hot with no natural ventilation, and the aircon was not working. Hot water taps are dangerous as labelled and the wrong way around. Cold tap scalding your hand. Complained to the hotel at the time and emailed Hotels.com No follow-up from either.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025