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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
Nightclub
Game room
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
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, University of Reading
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Alehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers Reading - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪M&S Café - ‬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

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

The Market House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 306 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

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Shirley, Reading

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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

Would definitely return

Lovely room, extremely clean and nicely decorated. Very quiet considering the venue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

B

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

Great stay

Lovely rooms beautifully decorated. Lovely welcome treats. Great air con
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good place for the night,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Good location

Great location, lovely modern room and very clean. Good points were the free ice cold bottles of water nice touch. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jilliane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They go the extra mile to make their rooms comfy, accommodating, and sophisticated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rotten apple

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , lovely room and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley, Reading

Great, spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025