Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Reading, approximately 1.3 miles from Predator Assault, Laser Combat, and 1.7 miles from Prospect Park. It is within a 15-minute drive of the Thames River and Nirvana Spa.

Are children allowed to stay at the property?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the specific age limit is not provided.

Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel in Tilehurst

Average nightly price at Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$70
February	$80
March	$79
April	$72
May	$77
June	$87
July	$99
August	$90
September	$86
October	$79
November	$72
December	$68

What guests think

At Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel, travellers frequently praise friendly staff, comfortable beds, and a convenient location with ample parking, while also noting dated rooms with maintenance issues and inconsistent cleanliness.

Some guests faced noise from weddings or thin walls, and a few encountered damp odours or slow hot water/drainage. Breakfast and the restaurant draw mixed feedback, from excellent value to average quality and limited late options. Overall, expect a budget-friendly, no-frills stay suited to short visits.

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Facilities

Guests highlight ample on-site parking, often easy or free, though one review reported a charge. Bar and restaurant are available, but some noticed damp odours, occasional event noise, and times when staff were stretched.

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Mike

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ample parking greeted me and did not fill up too much as the afternoon progressed and I soon found out why. I had booked an apparent "Superior" room which leaves me to wonder what the standard is like. The bed was comfortable and provided a decent night's rest and the shower worked well. The bathroom's finish was very sub-standard though with a nasty plug hole that was caked in hair and grime which I ended up cleaning out myself to ensure the water went down. The flooring seemed hastily laid with parts left unfinished and a very disconcerting dip in the middle of the floor which was not their by design. I decided not to dine their on the evening and my breakfast confirmed what an astute decision that was. I am used to good Best Western buffets and can safely say this was not one of them. A very limited supply of cooked food with anemic sausages, eggs left out far too long and apple juice which was very diluted. The bacon was the only redeeming factor as it was cooked nice and crispy. Overall I maybe expected too much from a hotel in this franchise but think that Best Western need to do more quality inspection work going forward.

8

sui

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet area with easy and free parking.

6

Jolanda

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a rowdy wedding going on and staff were overstretched. Shouting and banging of doors all night. Comfortable bed, but hair in the shower. Behaviour of other guests is of course out of the staff’s control, but more staff should have been on duty in anticipation.

10

Nigel

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet hotel with plenty of parking. Restaurant is pretty good.

8

Nathan

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel really nice for the price paid bar and restaurant original not over modern which was nice the room was adequate but slightly basic although comfortable. Limited dining after 9pm but that seems the norm now. Room lacked a chair but this was quickly resolved by the hotel team

6

Vincent

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, easy parking but rooms are dated and need refurbishment. Breakfast was average.

6

paul

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed while working locally. Bar smelt of damp as did the corridor joining the bar and reception.

6

Richard

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mediocre Western at best! A bathtub that wouldn’t drain, the tape holding the panel onto the tub, the picture without glass, the blood stained mattress protector, the cracked and dirty China ware - just some of the negative elements found at this hotel during my stay. The reception staff were all exceptionally polite and courteous. The issue with the non-draining tub needed reporting twice. Public areas and my room were all very clean, the rooms; the very reason people use a hotel could desperately do with some of the magic already provided to the bar & restaurant area. Excellent parking offered at no charge. Would I stay again? Possibly.

6

Gary

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Firstly i have to say the staff were all very helpful and fiendly. We stayed there due to it being close to an event we were attending. Good points are it was easy to find and good free parking. The hotel itself however is sorely in need of a refurb of the rooms and the public areas. Everything is clearly old, tatty and well past its best. Our bathroom had a drainy smell but this smell was present in many parts of the hotel including the bar area and the corridors. Cooked breakfast was ok but the continental choice was a bit lacking. My wifes big bug bear is rooms that dont have mirrors on dressing tables so she can do her hair and makeup so dragging a chair over to the wardrobe to use the only mirror which was actually inside the wardrobe whilst trying to make the hairdryer reach certainly didnt get her vote. My summary, ok for a night but dont set your expectations high. It is what it is, an oldish, unloved, unmodernised, outdated, in places grubby and in need of a oaint job, but if all you want is a bed for the night then thix will do. By the way, bed was comfy.

8

Robert

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Having to pay £15 a night for parking at your hotel ruined the whole experience for me - just another way of squeezing money out of your customers- shame as it is a nice hotel

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several guests found rooms very clean, while others reported dirty bathrooms, hairs, cobwebs, stained bedding, and occasionally filthy windows or faulty blinds.

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10

Loretta

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As normal my room was clean and tidy, and staff polite as always, For the first time i had bottled water in my room which is a nice touch.

4

Tayah

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The first time we arrived our neighbours were playing loud music, we asked to move and we got told by the staff they'd give them a sound warning, which they did and fortunately they turned the music down. Our room wasn't the cleanest, there was hairs in the shower and bed and where our towels were in the wardrobe were very dusty. My partner had a bath and the water flooded out of the bottom of the bath. Whilst we was out, someone had come into our room and changed our bed and towels, even though we hadn't put a sign on our door to say we had needed it and we had only been there for one night. The duvet cover was dirty, and had a poo stain on it (i do have a photo if needed) we asked for another one and the receptionist said he was new and didn't know where anything was and would have to wait until another member of staff came in..

2

Philip

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was full of cobwebs the furniture broken the bathroom was filthy & no hot water from the taps

6

Douglas

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

En-suite not as clean as shoukd be. Very thin walls between rooms so noisy during the night.

6

Simon

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom left a lot to be desired. Soap dispensers didn't work/empty. Informed staff did nothing. Shower was leaking. Toilet was disgusting. Windows were filthy. Blinds were faulty. Overall very disappointing.

4

Paul

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked 4 nights for work, reception staff very rude, room no 14 filthy, stains in toilet and shower and hand basin, Electric cables running outside of broken wardrobe, TV very small, couldn’t get some channels poor signal,cigarette burn marks on windowsill, will be looking for somewhere better to stay next time

10

Kwok Wing

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean , Thank you so much!!

10

Stephen

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely stay from start to finish great staff ,very clean.

8

Lorraine

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money, very clean, comfortable and good breakfast. We only stayed one night but had everything we needed.

10

Kenneth

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were helpful and friendly. the room was clean and the breakfast choices were excellent

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Rooms

Rooms are generally dated and in need of refurbishment, with recurring maintenance issues (leaky showers, poor drainage, cracked basins, uneven floors, and heating problems) and occasional noise from thin walls; beds are often described as comfortable, and some rooms are quiet.

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Diego

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated, horrible, I was able to hear the person next door having a bath, everything is old and horrible except the TV. The sheets were clean. I wanted my money back

6

Mike

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ample parking greeted me and did not fill up too much as the afternoon progressed and I soon found out why. I had booked an apparent "Superior" room which leaves me to wonder what the standard is like. The bed was comfortable and provided a decent night's rest and the shower worked well. The bathroom's finish was very sub-standard though with a nasty plug hole that was caked in hair and grime which I ended up cleaning out myself to ensure the water went down. The flooring seemed hastily laid with parts left unfinished and a very disconcerting dip in the middle of the floor which was not their by design. I decided not to dine their on the evening and my breakfast confirmed what an astute decision that was. I am used to good Best Western buffets and can safely say this was not one of them. A very limited supply of cooked food with anemic sausages, eggs left out far too long and apple juice which was very diluted. The bacon was the only redeeming factor as it was cooked nice and crispy. Overall I maybe expected too much from a hotel in this franchise but think that Best Western need to do more quality inspection work going forward.

8

Katherine

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is a little old and could do with a refurb BUT the staff were friendly, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and it was very quiet which for me are the four most important things in a hotel stay!

6

Chris

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average for a Best Western ... A little bit 'tired' around the edges. Comfy bed Bathroom basin was cracked & other small details could be addressed

2

Trevor

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All I needed was a cheap but acceptable room. The room was tired, poorly maintained. Plumbing sqeeked & oscillated, sink blocked, everything in the room worn out. View was of a room with cables everywhere. The hotel was characterised for me in the not providing any shower gel or soaps etc. Amusingly, they had left the metal holders for the bottles screwed to the wall. Presumably from the more generous previous owners. FELT WELL BELOW BEST WESTERN standard.

6

Vincent

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, easy parking but rooms are dated and need refurbishment. Breakfast was average.

8

Russell

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice, free water and snacks. Pillows and bed both good. Only bad things were the bathroom floor has fallen through so was sunk badly and the shower head desperately needs replacing.

6

CLARE

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a shortage of staff with the receptionist attending the bar as well Cleaning equipment was left in corridor. Bed was terrible. So lumpy! Another guest arrived after 1am and walls were paper thin so could hear conversation. We didn’t have breakfast so cannot comment on this.

8

Mark

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly and check in was quick. Good location, right on the main road in and out of Reading. On a bus route too with frequent busses. Not much around in terms of bars / restaurants. Our room needed updating. Grubby carpet and basic facilities in room. Very warm room too. Fan provided. Hairdryers in rooms too, don't make the mistake we made and buy a hairdryer as there is one in room (hotel doesn't promote this on their website.

8

Lorraine

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money, very clean, comfortable and good breakfast. We only stayed one night but had everything we needed.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, polite and helpful with quick check-in, but a few reviews mention rudeness or short staffing affecting responsiveness.

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8

sui

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet area with easy and free parking.

10

Loretta

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As normal my room was clean and tidy, and staff polite as always, For the first time i had bottled water in my room which is a nice touch.

6

Jolanda

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a rowdy wedding going on and staff were overstretched. Shouting and banging of doors all night. Comfortable bed, but hair in the shower. Behaviour of other guests is of course out of the staff’s control, but more staff should have been on duty in anticipation.

10

Lynn

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were visiting our son who lived a 5 min drive away. It was really only somewhere for us to sleep wash and have breakfast. The hotel was ideal for us. People were very friendly and breakfast was lovely.

4

Paul

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked 4 nights for work, reception staff very rude, room no 14 filthy, stains in toilet and shower and hand basin, Electric cables running outside of broken wardrobe, TV very small, couldn’t get some channels poor signal,cigarette burn marks on windowsill, will be looking for somewhere better to stay next time

8

Christine

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable stay, staff very friendly, would stay again

6

Gary

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Firstly i have to say the staff were all very helpful and fiendly. We stayed there due to it being close to an event we were attending. Good points are it was easy to find and good free parking. The hotel itself however is sorely in need of a refurb of the rooms and the public areas. Everything is clearly old, tatty and well past its best. Our bathroom had a drainy smell but this smell was present in many parts of the hotel including the bar area and the corridors. Cooked breakfast was ok but the continental choice was a bit lacking. My wifes big bug bear is rooms that dont have mirrors on dressing tables so she can do her hair and makeup so dragging a chair over to the wardrobe to use the only mirror which was actually inside the wardrobe whilst trying to make the hairdryer reach certainly didnt get her vote. My summary, ok for a night but dont set your expectations high. It is what it is, an oldish, unloved, unmodernised, outdated, in places grubby and in need of a oaint job, but if all you want is a bed for the night then thix will do. By the way, bed was comfy.

8

Deborah

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for purpose. A comfortable night. Friendly staff.

10

Kenneth

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were helpful and friendly. the room was clean and the breakfast choices were excellent

10

Nigel

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice Hotel conveniently located. Restaurant offerings were nice at reasonable and sensible prices. Members of staff pleasant and helpful.

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Location

Location is convenient for Reading, major roads and local events, with a generally safe feel; public transport is nearby, though there is little in the immediate area for nightlife or dining.

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8

Philip

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Smallish room but very comfortable bed, nice friendly staff, easy to find from M4 My only criticism: restaurant menu was a bit underwhelming

8

sui

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet area with easy and free parking.

10

Nigel

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet hotel with plenty of parking. Restaurant is pretty good.

6

Vincent

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, easy parking but rooms are dated and need refurbishment. Breakfast was average.

10

Mercy

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You can walk around the area and it’s safe.

6

Gary

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Firstly i have to say the staff were all very helpful and fiendly. We stayed there due to it being close to an event we were attending. Good points are it was easy to find and good free parking. The hotel itself however is sorely in need of a refurb of the rooms and the public areas. Everything is clearly old, tatty and well past its best. Our bathroom had a drainy smell but this smell was present in many parts of the hotel including the bar area and the corridors. Cooked breakfast was ok but the continental choice was a bit lacking. My wifes big bug bear is rooms that dont have mirrors on dressing tables so she can do her hair and makeup so dragging a chair over to the wardrobe to use the only mirror which was actually inside the wardrobe whilst trying to make the hairdryer reach certainly didnt get her vote. My summary, ok for a night but dont set your expectations high. It is what it is, an oldish, unloved, unmodernised, outdated, in places grubby and in need of a oaint job, but if all you want is a bed for the night then thix will do. By the way, bed was comfy.

8

Mark

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly and check in was quick. Good location, right on the main road in and out of Reading. On a bus route too with frequent busses. Not much around in terms of bars / restaurants. Our room needed updating. Grubby carpet and basic facilities in room. Very warm room too. Fan provided. Hairdryers in rooms too, don't make the mistake we made and buy a hairdryer as there is one in room (hotel doesn't promote this on their website.

4

Harry

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The easy location for were we needed to be

8

Susan

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked as it was the nearest hotel to Engelfield House where we were attending a concert. Just needed a bed for the night and it did the job.

10

Nigel

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice Hotel conveniently located. Restaurant offerings were nice at reasonable and sensible prices. Members of staff pleasant and helpful.

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Dining

Breakfast and dining are inconsistent: many praise value and quality, while others find options average or cold and note limited late service or an underwhelming menu.

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STEVEN

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival it looked like it had been used for government contracts,very tired and in need of a face lift,staff were very helpful and breakfast in morning was top notch

6

Mike

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ample parking greeted me and did not fill up too much as the afternoon progressed and I soon found out why. I had booked an apparent "Superior" room which leaves me to wonder what the standard is like. The bed was comfortable and provided a decent night's rest and the shower worked well. The bathroom's finish was very sub-standard though with a nasty plug hole that was caked in hair and grime which I ended up cleaning out myself to ensure the water went down. The flooring seemed hastily laid with parts left unfinished and a very disconcerting dip in the middle of the floor which was not their by design. I decided not to dine their on the evening and my breakfast confirmed what an astute decision that was. I am used to good Best Western buffets and can safely say this was not one of them. A very limited supply of cooked food with anemic sausages, eggs left out far too long and apple juice which was very diluted. The bacon was the only redeeming factor as it was cooked nice and crispy. Overall I maybe expected too much from a hotel in this franchise but think that Best Western need to do more quality inspection work going forward.

8

Sam

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasantly surprised. For the price we paid we were expecting something dismal but were just happy to have a bed for the night. Actually very good value for money. Tired but comfortable. Would definitely stay there again. One small point. We were absolutely delighted to find the room had a bath. Not so pleased when we went to run it and found no plug. 😥 Breakfast was exceptional value for money

10

Nigel

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet hotel with plenty of parking. Restaurant is pretty good.

8

Nathan

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel really nice for the price paid bar and restaurant original not over modern which was nice the room was adequate but slightly basic although comfortable. Limited dining after 9pm but that seems the norm now. Room lacked a chair but this was quickly resolved by the hotel team

6

Vincent

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, easy parking but rooms are dated and need refurbishment. Breakfast was average.

4

Elaine

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Building very shabby. Shower tray broken and didn't drain. No iron available. Constant smell of weed in the corridor. Breakfast was adequate but cold. On the plus side, the towels were pristine and the bed was comfortable.

6

Yunus

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated rooms. Mediocre breakfast options.

8

Lorraine

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money, very clean, comfortable and good breakfast. We only stayed one night but had everything we needed.

10

Kenneth

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were helpful and friendly. the room was clean and the breakfast choices were excellent

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22 $66	23 $81	24 $128	25 $119	26 $72	27 $77	28 $77
29 $66	30 $81

Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel

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