The Market House

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.4

Property highlights

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Market House in Reading is housed in a historic building, offering a unique atmosphere. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and work desks. Additional amenities include sofa beds, slippers, and free toiletries. Dining Options: The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Live music enhances the dining experience. Convenient Location: Located 44 km from London Heathrow Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Legoland Windsor (29 km) and Windsor Castle (33 km). Guests appreciate the room comfort, convenient location, and spacious rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rosalind
Switzerland Switzerland
“Lovely comfortable room With quirky touches. Location was perfect - just a few minutes walk from shops and the train station, as well as bus stop for buses to the University and to Heathrow.”
Lauren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable bed Central location Powerful & hot shower Coffee machine”
Farooq
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location is superb and the place is really well managed”
Marie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast bag was excellent with good quality items. Location was perfect! Great room and spacious bathroom too. I did not use the facilities and there was a lot on offer so maybe next time!”
Kieran
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms were amazing, and the supplies that came with it etc..coffee,water bed overall the hotel is amazing and would defenitely stay again and recommend to others!.”
Denise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Accommodation was superb. Loved the breakfast bag. Everything we needed at the property. Good central location in Reading.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely room decor, hard working staff. So CLEAN! A real joy.”
Latham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Big spacious room, exceptionally clean and well maintained. Location is great, short walk to railway station. Really like the style and individuality of the rooms.”
John
Australia Australia
“quirky, clean and comfortable. A nice change from chain hotels. Bar downstairs was also more welcoming than a generic hotel lobby.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable & cleanliness as well as magnificent room decor”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Market House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$131. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Market House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.