The Market House
$103
/ night
Avg. for October
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$103
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Market House average $96 in December, the cheapest month, and $150 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $97 |
| February | $112 |
| March | $116 |
| April | $109 |
| May | $119 |
| June | $142 |
| July | $136 |
| August | $150 |
| September | $115 |
| October | $103 |
| November | $99 |
| December | $96 |
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About this property
Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a reception hall.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a reception hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Planning an event in Reading? This hotel has 969 square feet (90 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
Dining
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, The Market House, for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Location
With a stay at The Market House, you'll be centrally located in Reading, steps from Reading Museum and Town Hall and within a 5-minute walk of Oracle. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Reading Abbey Ruins and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Thames Path.
What's nearby
Reading Central Library(0.1 miles)
St. Laurence Church(0.1 miles)
Kennet & Avon Canal(0.1 miles)
Forbury Gardens(0.1 miles)
Reading Museum and Town Hall(0.1 miles)
Oracle(0.2 miles)
John Lewis Reading(0.2 miles)
Reading Abbey Ruins(0.2 miles)
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin(0.3 miles)
Broad Street Mall(0.3 miles)
Hexagon(0.4 miles)
Reading Civic Centre(0.4 miles)
Thames Path(0.5 miles)
River Thames(0.5 miles)
Royal Berkshire Hospital(0.6 miles)
Farnborough (FAB)(21.7 miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(27.8 miles)
Oxford (OXF)(34.3 miles)
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Karaoke
Location
The Market House 1-2 Market Place, Reading, England, United Kingdom
Reading Central Library (0.1 miles)
St. Laurence Church (0.1 miles)
Kennet & Avon Canal (0.1 miles)
Forbury Gardens (0.1 miles)
Reading Museum and Town Hall (0.1 miles)
Oracle (0.2 miles)
Room options
16
Standard Single Room
1 Twin Bed
172 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
40
Deluxe Double Room
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
17
Comfort Double Room
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
19
Standard Double Room
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
97 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of The Market House
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 370 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
The Market House is a lively, centrally located boutique stay with modern, comfortable rooms, but some guests report bar or street noise at night, limited staff presence outside bar hours, and a very basic breakfast offering.
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The Market House is a lively, centrally located boutique stay with modern, comfortable rooms, but some guests report bar or street noise at night, limited staff presence outside bar hours, and a very basic breakfast offering.
Rooms are often praised for cleanliness, spacious layouts, comfortable beds, and strong showers, with small touches that add convenience. Facilities centre on a busy bar and rooftop space; there's no on-site parking and the lift is frequently unavailable. The setting is handy for the train station, shops and restaurants. Overall, expect a stylish city-centre stay that suits guests who don’t mind an energetic venue atmosphere.
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Facilities
Lively on-site bar with a rooftop space and games; however, there's no on-site parking and the lift is often out of service. Some evening noise from the venue is reported.
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Clair
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, lots of little touches that made it feel very homely. Really good location. Nice bar and games.
Lovely room, lots of little touches that made it feel very homely. Really good location. Nice bar and games.
8
Diane
Jun 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Quick check in, no working lift. Good décor in a spacious room. Very nice bathroom. Didn't like the wooden slatted window arrangement, I felt trapped, unable to open a window or see out. No breakfast but a couple of cafes nearby. Short walk from station.
Quick check in, no working lift. Good décor in a spacious room. Very nice bathroom. Didn't like the wooden slatted window arrangement, I felt trapped, unable to open a window or see out. No breakfast but a couple of cafes nearby. Short walk from station.
10
Fleur
Aug 26, 2025
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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
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
8
Michael
Apr 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Town centre location so don't expect it to be quiet, but the rooms are surprisingly good value and quality and it is super convenient for the centre shops and offices. Room top bar is a bonus!
Town centre location so don't expect it to be quiet, but the rooms are surprisingly good value and quality and it is super convenient for the centre shops and offices. Room top bar is a bonus!
8
Joanne
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
6
Alasdair
Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is undergoing a refurb so no elevator/lift and loud work noises Other than that nice rooms in a very central location
Hotel is undergoing a refurb so no elevator/lift and loud work noises Other than that nice rooms in a very central location
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Mark
Dec 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Poor initial service as despite showing my paid confirmation of the booking I was made to log into my hotels.com acc & print off a receipt in front of them as they manager said anybody could have printed off the copy I turned up with! Apart from the lift not working which was not a major problem everything else was good & the room was excelent
Poor initial service as despite showing my paid confirmation of the booking I was made to log into my hotels.com acc & print off a receipt in front of them as they manager said anybody could have printed off the copy I turned up with! Apart from the lift not working which was not a major problem everything else was good & the room was excelent
10
Chris
Jul 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No lift at the moment but they are going to fix that, apart from that its a great place to stay for the centre of Reading
No lift at the moment but they are going to fix that, apart from that its a great place to stay for the centre of Reading
10
Joanne
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, very central whilst also feeling very quiet. Good insulation between rooms, didn't hear neighbours at all which is impressive as there's a bar downstairs and bar terrace. Beautiful design, friendly staff, comfy bed, good entertainment (joined the drag bingo), can't fault it!
Great location, very central whilst also feeling very quiet. Good insulation between rooms, didn't hear neighbours at all which is impressive as there's a bar downstairs and bar terrace. Beautiful design, friendly staff, comfy bed, good entertainment (joined the drag bingo), can't fault it!
10
Fleur
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally very clean, with many noting spotless conditions. A few reviews mention odours or stained linens.
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Deepak
Feb 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
spotlessly clean
spotlessly clean
10
David
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent stay at the Market House. Great location, wonderful decor, room was super comfortable and clean.
Excellent stay at the Market House. Great location, wonderful decor, room was super comfortable and clean.
6
Nicholas
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was comfortable and well equipped but was dirty and smelly
Room was comfortable and well equipped but was dirty and smelly
4
Geoffrey
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There was no one at reception, we had to check in at the bar. Music was so load we had to shout to be heard. The room was clean, but the bathroom and room smelt of damp. Bathroom door very unsubstantial so no privacy. Lots of small things were very poor, but some nice touches.
There was no one at reception, we had to check in at the bar. Music was so load we had to shout to be heard. The room was clean, but the bathroom and room smelt of damp. Bathroom door very unsubstantial so no privacy. Lots of small things were very poor, but some nice touches.
10
Joanne
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, ease of check in, beautiful confortable anmd clean room. Loved the cute breakfast bag.
Friendly staff, ease of check in, beautiful confortable anmd clean room. Loved the cute breakfast bag.
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Emma
Dec 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
One of the nicest hotels i have stayed in a while, room is modern, clean and spacious. nice touches with the bottled water, milk etc available from a fridge on 1st floor. Only criticism, there is no plug socket next to the mirror.
One of the nicest hotels i have stayed in a while, room is modern, clean and spacious. nice touches with the bottled water, milk etc available from a fridge on 1st floor. Only criticism, there is no plug socket next to the mirror.
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Kudzai
Mar 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Tv didn’t work, stains on the duvet. There were no staff around to help. Called the property number several times with no answer. Upon check out there was no one to hand the keys back to, called the number yet again only for head office in London to answer who tried getting through to someone at the property but again no luck. After 30mins past check out I eventually just left the keys with one of the cleaners as there was no other option and no express check out box. Rather disappointing
Tv didn’t work, stains on the duvet. There were no staff around to help. Called the property number several times with no answer. Upon check out there was no one to hand the keys back to, called the number yet again only for head office in London to answer who tried getting through to someone at the property but again no luck. After 30mins past check out I eventually just left the keys with one of the cleaners as there was no other option and no express check out box. Rather disappointing
10
Alex
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I regularly work in Reading and when I get the chance, I will stay in the Market House. I’ve stayed in a few of the other Reading central hotels and this is my favourite for the price and comfort. Rooms are always really clean, showers are nice and hot and I get a good night’s sleep. Andreea the host is very welcoming too!
I regularly work in Reading and when I get the chance, I will stay in the Market House. I’ve stayed in a few of the other Reading central hotels and this is my favourite for the price and comfort. Rooms are always really clean, showers are nice and hot and I get a good night’s sleep. Andreea the host is very welcoming too!
10
Eleanor
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, extremely clean and nicely decorated. Very quiet considering the venue.
Lovely room, extremely clean and nicely decorated. Very quiet considering the venue.
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Fleur
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Rooms
Modern, stylish rooms are frequently spacious with very comfortable beds and strong showers. Some guests experienced noise from the bar or external units, and a few noted limited window opening or minor layout quirks.
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Diane
Jun 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Quick check in, no working lift. Good décor in a spacious room. Very nice bathroom. Didn't like the wooden slatted window arrangement, I felt trapped, unable to open a window or see out. No breakfast but a couple of cafes nearby. Short walk from station.
Quick check in, no working lift. Good décor in a spacious room. Very nice bathroom. Didn't like the wooden slatted window arrangement, I felt trapped, unable to open a window or see out. No breakfast but a couple of cafes nearby. Short walk from station.
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Christopher
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Noisy from bar below until 10 pm, but great staff, comfortable bed, and easy walk to train station. I would go back
Noisy from bar below until 10 pm, but great staff, comfortable bed, and easy walk to train station. I would go back
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Paul
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We booked here based on the reviews and the proximity to the train station. The room was spacious, the king sized bed was comfortable. We. We were on the 3 rd floor and found it very quiet. The room had obviously had a total refit in the not too distant past. The bathroom was a good size, we found the hot water supply was inconsistent during our stay. We would book here again if in Reading.
We booked here based on the reviews and the proximity to the train station. The room was spacious, the king sized bed was comfortable. We. We were on the 3 rd floor and found it very quiet. The room had obviously had a total refit in the not too distant past. The bathroom was a good size, we found the hot water supply was inconsistent during our stay. We would book here again if in Reading.
10
christian
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Funky place to stay, loved it! Massive bed, huge room, free bottle of beer and a breakfast bag.. what's not to like!
Funky place to stay, loved it! Massive bed, huge room, free bottle of beer and a breakfast bag.. what's not to like!
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Stuart
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Too noisy to sleep. The rooms at the back of the hotel appear to have some form of industrial aircon unit immediately outside. Even with earplugs, it was impossible to sleep.
Too noisy to sleep. The rooms at the back of the hotel appear to have some form of industrial aircon unit immediately outside. Even with earplugs, it was impossible to sleep.
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Shirley
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great, spacious room
Great, spacious room
10
Emma
Dec 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
One of the nicest hotels i have stayed in a while, room is modern, clean and spacious. nice touches with the bottled water, milk etc available from a fridge on 1st floor. Only criticism, there is no plug socket next to the mirror.
One of the nicest hotels i have stayed in a while, room is modern, clean and spacious. nice touches with the bottled water, milk etc available from a fridge on 1st floor. Only criticism, there is no plug socket next to the mirror.
10
Ulrica
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great value fun hotel in the heart of Reading. Room was spacious and nicely decorated. Bed comfortable.
Great value fun hotel in the heart of Reading. Room was spacious and nicely decorated. Bed comfortable.
10
Andrew
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Luisa
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely clean smart room, awesome shower, fluffy towels, great coffee/tea making facilities. Very quiet room too. Only drawback for me was not having fresh air as the windows didn’t open and I found the bed and pillows a bit too firm for my personal comfort. I would absolutely stay again if I could have windows that open!
Lovely clean smart room, awesome shower, fluffy towels, great coffee/tea making facilities. Very quiet room too. Only drawback for me was not having fresh air as the windows didn’t open and I found the bed and pillows a bit too firm for my personal comfort. I would absolutely stay again if I could have windows that open!
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, and many found check-in straightforward (including out-of-hours via SMS). However, service can be limited when the bar is closed, with occasional reports of slow responses or unhelpful interactions.
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Liz
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very helpful staff. Check in was easy. Very comfortable beds and good shower.
Very helpful staff. Check in was easy. Very comfortable beds and good shower.
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Michaela
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really liked everything! The decor, the staff, the cleanliness, the communications, the little extras - just fab!
Really liked everything! The decor, the staff, the cleanliness, the communications, the little extras - just fab!
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Andrew
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I checked in out of hours and got an SMS from the hotel with details to self-check in which was easy. I left early the next morning so didn't engage with any staff but the online messages were responded to quickly and in a friendly way. Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Nespresso machine was a nice touch. Would certainly stay again
I checked in out of hours and got an SMS from the hotel with details to self-check in which was easy. I left early the next morning so didn't engage with any staff but the online messages were responded to quickly and in a friendly way. Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Nespresso machine was a nice touch. Would certainly stay again
10
Emilie
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Mark
Dec 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Poor initial service as despite showing my paid confirmation of the booking I was made to log into my hotels.com acc & print off a receipt in front of them as they manager said anybody could have printed off the copy I turned up with! Apart from the lift not working which was not a major problem everything else was good & the room was excelent
Poor initial service as despite showing my paid confirmation of the booking I was made to log into my hotels.com acc & print off a receipt in front of them as they manager said anybody could have printed off the copy I turned up with! Apart from the lift not working which was not a major problem everything else was good & the room was excelent
6
Kudzai
Mar 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Tv didn’t work, stains on the duvet. There were no staff around to help. Called the property number several times with no answer. Upon check out there was no one to hand the keys back to, called the number yet again only for head office in London to answer who tried getting through to someone at the property but again no luck. After 30mins past check out I eventually just left the keys with one of the cleaners as there was no other option and no express check out box. Rather disappointing
Tv didn’t work, stains on the duvet. There were no staff around to help. Called the property number several times with no answer. Upon check out there was no one to hand the keys back to, called the number yet again only for head office in London to answer who tried getting through to someone at the property but again no luck. After 30mins past check out I eventually just left the keys with one of the cleaners as there was no other option and no express check out box. Rather disappointing
10
Shirley
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had a great stay. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The hotel is in a very good catchment area so your not in the hustle and bustle but just around the corner from the shopping centre and train station. It is reasonably priced and great location for someone travelling on their own. I would recommend
I had a great stay. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The hotel is in a very good catchment area so your not in the hustle and bustle but just around the corner from the shopping centre and train station. It is reasonably priced and great location for someone travelling on their own. I would recommend
6
Marie
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The bar staff do the check-ins. If you have questions when the bar isn’t open there didn’t appear to be staff around. However, there was a phone number to call. Breakfast was a paper bag in your room with dry porridge you add water to, drink boxes of juice, and apples. Room was clean. The rooms seem fairly pricy considering the lack of services provided.
The bar staff do the check-ins. If you have questions when the bar isn’t open there didn’t appear to be staff around. However, there was a phone number to call. Breakfast was a paper bag in your room with dry porridge you add water to, drink boxes of juice, and apples. Room was clean. The rooms seem fairly pricy considering the lack of services provided.
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Alex
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I regularly work in Reading and when I get the chance, I will stay in the Market House. I’ve stayed in a few of the other Reading central hotels and this is my favourite for the price and comfort. Rooms are always really clean, showers are nice and hot and I get a good night’s sleep. Andreea the host is very welcoming too!
I regularly work in Reading and when I get the chance, I will stay in the Market House. I’ve stayed in a few of the other Reading central hotels and this is my favourite for the price and comfort. Rooms are always really clean, showers are nice and hot and I get a good night’s sleep. Andreea the host is very welcoming too!
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Lindsay
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel room itself was nice. However, having to book in at the bar instead of a reception area is lacking. There was no one there to help. Paid for a breakfast to only be given a brown bag breakfast with some fruit and a porridge container. Again- lacking. The hotel is not convenient for uber/taxi collection directly outside- several Ubers cancelled as they can’t collect in front of the hotel. It was VERY noisy in the evenings. Great if you’re young and want to party- not so great if you’re working and want to sleep.
The hotel room itself was nice. However, having to book in at the bar instead of a reception area is lacking. There was no one there to help. Paid for a breakfast to only be given a brown bag breakfast with some fruit and a porridge container. Again- lacking. The hotel is not convenient for uber/taxi collection directly outside- several Ubers cancelled as they can’t collect in front of the hotel. It was VERY noisy in the evenings. Great if you’re young and want to party- not so great if you’re working and want to sleep.
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Location
Very central and walkable, close to the train station, shops and restaurants. City-centre setting brings some noise and limited vehicle access/parking.
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Suman
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great value for money. Nice rooms and great after a night out. Centrally located and close to railway station and city buses.
Great value for money. Nice rooms and great after a night out. Centrally located and close to railway station and city buses.
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Fleur
Aug 26, 2025
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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
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
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Pansy
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is the third time my partner and I have chosen to stay at the Market House. We like its convenient, central location, and clean, spacious, well-appointed rooms. Staff are always friendly and efficient, our check-in and check-out experiences have been seamless each time. The only disadvantage at the moment is the fact that the lift is under repair, which did not particularly inconvenience us, but could pose an issue for guests with mobility issues. Overall a great stay for a night out in Reading, dinner and shopping.
This is the third time my partner and I have chosen to stay at the Market House. We like its convenient, central location, and clean, spacious, well-appointed rooms. Staff are always friendly and efficient, our check-in and check-out experiences have been seamless each time. The only disadvantage at the moment is the fact that the lift is under repair, which did not particularly inconvenience us, but could pose an issue for guests with mobility issues. Overall a great stay for a night out in Reading, dinner and shopping.
10
Shikha
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location for a course I was attending and close to shopping centre and restaurants. Room was clean, spacious, and beautiful! Only thing I would suggest is that it would be nice to have a fridge in the room… other than that can fault the Market House!
Great location for a course I was attending and close to shopping centre and restaurants. Room was clean, spacious, and beautiful! Only thing I would suggest is that it would be nice to have a fridge in the room… other than that can fault the Market House!
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Boris
Dec 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Location is great, very convenient in the Reading city centre.
Location is great, very convenient in the Reading city centre.
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Heather
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location...very close to the station , shops , bars and restaurants. Room was clean , large bathroom , with a fabulous shower .
Great location...very close to the station , shops , bars and restaurants. Room was clean , large bathroom , with a fabulous shower .
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Mark
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, large rooms and very comfortable bed! Will be back.
Great location, large rooms and very comfortable bed! Will be back.
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Shirley
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had a great stay. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The hotel is in a very good catchment area so your not in the hustle and bustle but just around the corner from the shopping centre and train station. It is reasonably priced and great location for someone travelling on their own. I would recommend
I had a great stay. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The hotel is in a very good catchment area so your not in the hustle and bustle but just around the corner from the shopping centre and train station. It is reasonably priced and great location for someone travelling on their own. I would recommend
10
Louisa
Aug 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Really lovely hotel right in the heart of Reading. Super cute rooms that are really clean and comfy. Within very short walking distance to the main shopping centre and train station. Staff were really helpful. Great stay, thank you 😊
Really lovely hotel right in the heart of Reading. Super cute rooms that are really clean and comfy. Within very short walking distance to the main shopping centre and train station. Staff were really helpful. Great stay, thank you 😊
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Fleur
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Dining
Breakfast is a simple bag and is sometimes missing or poor, with multiple reports of bad fruit; no cooked breakfast on site. Bar food is available but the menu is limited and leans heavy.
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Marcene
Nov 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very fun place to stay in Reading. The walk from the train station took about 10 minutes. The room was very clean and the Bath amenities were very luxurious. Had a burger in the pub downstairs and the atmosphere was welcoming and lively.
Very fun place to stay in Reading. The walk from the train station took about 10 minutes. The room was very clean and the Bath amenities were very luxurious. Had a burger in the pub downstairs and the atmosphere was welcoming and lively.
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Tamara
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
No hot water, just lukewarm. No vent in the bathroom and when taking a shower, water splashed over the bathroom floor. Rotten apple in the breakfast bag which most likely wasn’t checked for a long time since even the brown paper bag was damaged and sticking to the table.
No hot water, just lukewarm. No vent in the bathroom and when taking a shower, water splashed over the bathroom floor. Rotten apple in the breakfast bag which most likely wasn’t checked for a long time since even the brown paper bag was damaged and sticking to the table.
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Peter
May 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Close to the centre of Reading, this is a lively nightspot with accommodation. Access was easy and although our room was on the first floor it is quite high up so noise from the bar (which closes at 11) wasn't an issue. Staff were very friendly and helpful; room pleasant; shower, bed linen, towels, toiletries, coffee/tea facilities all of a high standard. A pity breakfast not available, but lots of good places in the vicinity.
Close to the centre of Reading, this is a lively nightspot with accommodation. Access was easy and although our room was on the first floor it is quite high up so noise from the bar (which closes at 11) wasn't an issue. Staff were very friendly and helpful; room pleasant; shower, bed linen, towels, toiletries, coffee/tea facilities all of a high standard. A pity breakfast not available, but lots of good places in the vicinity.
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Irene
Oct 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful rooms - well designed and decorated - very characterful. Entrance to the ‘hotel’ part of the building is less appealing. Food options in the bar are limited - mostly heavy, fried food.
Beautiful rooms - well designed and decorated - very characterful. Entrance to the ‘hotel’ part of the building is less appealing. Food options in the bar are limited - mostly heavy, fried food.
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paul
May 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Didn’t get my breakfast box. Area around hotel feels a bit unsafe for a female lone traveller arriving after dark
Didn’t get my breakfast box. Area around hotel feels a bit unsafe for a female lone traveller arriving after dark
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Sebastian
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Joanne
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Paul
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Didnt like the fact that there was no breakfast
Didnt like the fact that there was no breakfast
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Marie
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The bar staff do the check-ins. If you have questions when the bar isn’t open there didn’t appear to be staff around. However, there was a phone number to call. Breakfast was a paper bag in your room with dry porridge you add water to, drink boxes of juice, and apples. Room was clean. The rooms seem fairly pricy considering the lack of services provided.
The bar staff do the check-ins. If you have questions when the bar isn’t open there didn’t appear to be staff around. However, there was a phone number to call. Breakfast was a paper bag in your room with dry porridge you add water to, drink boxes of juice, and apples. Room was clean. The rooms seem fairly pricy considering the lack of services provided.
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Lindsay
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel room itself was nice. However, having to book in at the bar instead of a reception area is lacking. There was no one there to help. Paid for a breakfast to only be given a brown bag breakfast with some fruit and a porridge container. Again- lacking. The hotel is not convenient for uber/taxi collection directly outside- several Ubers cancelled as they can’t collect in front of the hotel. It was VERY noisy in the evenings. Great if you’re young and want to party- not so great if you’re working and want to sleep.
The hotel room itself was nice. However, having to book in at the bar instead of a reception area is lacking. There was no one there to help. Paid for a breakfast to only be given a brown bag breakfast with some fruit and a porridge container. Again- lacking. The hotel is not convenient for uber/taxi collection directly outside- several Ubers cancelled as they can’t collect in front of the hotel. It was VERY noisy in the evenings. Great if you’re young and want to party- not so great if you’re working and want to sleep.
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Lucy
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, comfy bed and lovely waterfall shower. Room was clean and tidy. Not much of a view but not a problem for us. Would definitely stay again if in the area. Complimentary tea, coffee and bottle of corona was a nice touch! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Lovely room, comfy bed and lovely waterfall shower. Room was clean and tidy. Not much of a view but not a problem for us. Would definitely stay again if in the area. Complimentary tea, coffee and bottle of corona was a nice touch! Thank you for a lovely stay.
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Danny
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 4 nights
Ideally located in the centre of Reading. Very nice room equipped with all the amenities you could need. Only downside was the noise from the bar area below which could be heard in the room until 11pm. Despite this, I would stay here again.
Ideally located in the centre of Reading. Very nice room equipped with all the amenities you could need. Only downside was the noise from the bar area below which could be heard in the room until 11pm. Despite this, I would stay here again.
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debbie
Sep 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good property above a pub, but the room was quiet and well maintained and a big size. Overall was a good central location
Good property above a pub, but the room was quiet and well maintained and a big size. Overall was a good central location
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Anthony
Sep 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice neat rooms, excellent customer relationship
Nice neat rooms, excellent customer relationship
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Louise
Sep 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice set up -- very elegant and comfortable rooms. Accessible and affordable.
Nice set up -- very elegant and comfortable rooms. Accessible and affordable.
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FAQs about The Market House
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 20, subject to availability.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Reading, steps from Reading Museum and Town Hall, and within a 5-minute walk of Oracle. It is 0.2 mi from Reading Abbey Ruins and 0.9 mi from Thames Path.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for staying free are not mentioned.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 30 per stay, and advance request or confirmation is required. Crib availability is not specified.
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- 2026-11-22: 96.10667615644837USD
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- 2026-11-24: 167.68349144104005USD
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- 2026-12-12: 121.52821806440735USD
- 2026-12-13: 99.60049227328491USD
- 2026-12-14: 113.48242074954224USD
- 2026-12-15: 159.6088138034363USD
- 2026-12-16: 158.24863546893312USD
- 2026-12-17: 116.13611865048219USD
- 2026-12-18: 107.77496089842225USD
- 2026-12-19: 156.54172181411744USD
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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