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The Market House

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Oracle

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Lunch, dinner and brunch served
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
Nightclub
Game room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

Reading City Centre stay.At this Reading City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Reading Museum and Town Hall and Oracle. Reading Abbey Ruins and Thames Path are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Reading - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Alehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers Reading - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Market House

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Oracle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 969 square feet (90 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, karaoke, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the family-friendly The Market House.

This 3.5-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 969 sq ft of conference space
  • 90 sq m of conference space
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Bingo
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. No onsite parking is available. The tax ID number is 128729390. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

The Market House Hotel
The Market House Reading
The Market House Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Market House to the airport?

The Market House is 21.7 mi (48-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Market House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Market House.

Does The Market House offer free breakfast?

The Market House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Market House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Market House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Market House?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Market House have a pool?

The Market House does not have a pool.

Does The Market House have a restaurant?

The Market House is home to The Market House, which features brunch.

Does The Market House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Market House to downtown Reading?

The Market House is 0.1 mi away from Reading.

The Market House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 317 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, lots of little touches that made it feel very homely. Really good location. Nice bar and games.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, lots of lovely touches and someone has obviously spent a lot of time thinking about those nice touches. Very clean in the rooms and the main bed was very comfortable. The sofa bed less so but that is what it is really. I loved all the helpful little notes around the room. The shower was hot and plenty strong enough. Location is what it is, if you don’t like being in the town centre there this isn’t the place for you. For us it was perfect. Car parking isn’t available
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s central, no parking but a car park near by and the rooms are lovely - lots of attention to detail, someone has obviously spent a lot of time working on them

4/10 Poor

amira

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
House keeping were rude. Staff were unkind to my daughter who was looking around the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation in the centre of Reading. We used it as a base for the reading festival and it was only a 10 minute walk from the accomodation tot he festival bus pick up point just outside the station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katriona

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lucky to book here very last minute as we were let down by our original hotel while we were on our way there ready for Reading Festival. Very friendly staff, room was gorgeous and clean. Very good location right in the city centre but it was still quiet. We were able to get around fine and easy travel to/from the festival. Would recommend and if I ever return to Reading I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike, Brantford

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mitesh

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

8/10 Good

Kai Ming Samuel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend in reading

We did not eat in the bar area so can’t comment on food. Room was lovely, the only down side was the tiny tea cups, would prefer a mug for morning tea, especially when breakfast not an option. Good location but unfortunately not able to use roof top bar due to private parties
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value fun hotel in the heart of Reading. Room was spacious and nicely decorated. Bed comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Noisy from bar below until 10 pm, but great staff, comfortable bed, and easy walk to train station. I would go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a bit of a surprise, I’d it’s a little quirky, in a good way. The room was clean, large and well decorated. The location is great to visit attractions and just walk to many restaurants, cafes and historic sites. The staff was also super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Sebastian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would love to be able to give this property 5 stars because the room and amenities were perfect. Unfortunately though there was a 30th birthday party taking place in the hotel bar right under our room. The noise kept us up all night and we had no prior warning of this not even upon arrival when checking in. I would therefore not have paid the money that I paid for this room to be kept up all night. The room was so close that it felt like I was in the bar and if I opened the curtains everyone down below in the party would be able to look up and see me. As well as this the breakfast bag unfortunately contained an apple that was going mouldy and not at all edible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025