Malmaison Reading

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel in Reading City Centre

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Bar (on property)
Junior Suite
Club Deluxe Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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18-20 Station Road, Reading, England, RG1 1JX
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Abbey Ruins
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Club Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Club Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Reading

Reading City Centre stay.A stay at this Reading City Centre hotel places you steps from Reading Museum and Town Hall and within a 5-minute walk of John Lewis Reading. Oracle and St. Laurence Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Forbury Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 1 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Three Guineas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Malmaison Reading

4-star boutique hotel in Reading City Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 624 square feet (58 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Malmaison Reading also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 4-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 624 sq ft of conference space
  • 58 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Malmaison Reading offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per night (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Malmaison Reading to the airport?

Malmaison Reading is 25.9 mi (60-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Malmaison Reading?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malmaison Reading on Apr 3, 2026 start from CA $87, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Malmaison Reading have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Malmaison Reading.

Does Malmaison Reading offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Malmaison Reading, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Malmaison Reading?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Malmaison Reading?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Malmaison Reading?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Malmaison Reading have a pool?

Malmaison Reading does not have a pool.

Does Malmaison Reading have a restaurant?

Malmaison Reading is home to Chez Mal Brasserie, which features British cuisine and brunch.

Does Malmaison Reading have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Malmaison Reading to downtown Reading?

Malmaison Reading is 0.2 mi away from Reading.

Malmaison Reading Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The heating didn’t work? So they had to put in two portable oil radiators. The sinks were badly stained. Did expect more for the money I spent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy for station and taxis
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic. My only criticism is the poor lighting in the room. No decent light to do makeup!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suman, Altrincham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and the environment are marvellous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romaldo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with thoughtful amenities and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finbar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and I appreciated it being ready early. The breakfast was also very good,.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

DUYGU

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room perhaps we would have preferred no steps up to the bathroom but generally very comfortable , the shower with no lower output did not suit us .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night - good location, quiet + spacious room on the 2nd floor, was able to check in 3 hours early as room was ready when i came in to leave my bag in the luggage room. Decent breakfast, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Disappointing that out of the 8 rooms booked, 2 were clearly for disabled people. We also were refused a drink from the Bar at 11.00 p.m as it was shutting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amenities and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
The room was ok and the shower was at a set temperature which was not hot and mildly warm at best.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

VICTORIA

Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel looked tired and in need of a renovation. Room had no heating/cooling options other than a portable oil fired radiator. Room was on second floor at front of hotel and noisy. Sainsbury's Local supermarket was opposite the hotel and deliveries on both nights began at 3.30am which resulted in little sleep. Not the romantic weekend away that we were hoping for. Spoke to manager in the morning whose response was 'the hotel is on a town and they can't control nise'. Not impressed. Has put me off visiting another Malmaison,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Start were really friendly, and the room was very clean. Overall a really nice and well placed hotel for Reading. We didn’t have breakfast but it all looked very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, spacious, and well-appointed room. The food in the restaurant was really good as was the pub and restaurant staff. It’s so close to the train station and cute town. So much was walkable. We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kully

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

sanjiv

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed by the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025