A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Reading Lake Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Lakeside Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Located in Reading, The Reading Lake Hotel is in a rural area and on a lake. Nirvana Spa and Predator Assault, Laser Combat are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lagoona Park and Shinfield Studios. Willink Leisure Centre and Loddon Valley Leisure are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as water skiing. Visit our Reading travel guide
Consider a stay at The Reading Lake Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Lakeside Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An indoor pool
Free self parking
Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Reading Lake Hotel feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free internet.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Sofa beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM.
What time is check-out at The Reading Lake Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Reading Lake Hotel located?
Situated on a lake, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lagoona Park and Madejski Stadium. Kennet & Avon Canal and Prospect Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Reading Green Park Train Station is 14 minutes by foot and Reading Green Park Station is 16 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Reading Lake Hotel Reviews
6.0
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6.4
Cleanliness
6.8
Location
6.4
Staff & service
5.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 352 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 352 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 352 reviews
6 - Okay
98
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 352 reviews
4 - Poor
68
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 352 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
5 December 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately I have experienced this hotel at it's best. The staff were nice and my room was upgraded to a suite which was a lovely touch considering I stayed with my two children. The hotel is tired, there was lightbulbs out in the room, wallpaper peeled and framework missing from the doors. The shower was yellowing and when used sprayed from cracks behind the shower head. When on the balcony you can see the other half of the hotel which is closed off and unused. It has no roof and some of the balconys look to have dropped.
When checking out of the hotel at 8am there were a large group if men, stood in the carpark surrounding my car. My teenage daughter became nervous but I advised they were probably waiting to be transported to work somewhere. I asked them to move and they did so I could leave but not a great impression.
I paid £94 per night (averaged) over my two night stay and unfortunately I don't think the hotel should be asking for that price for what I booked which was a standard room.
Awful. Don't go. Looks like it's falling down and derelict. We left bags in the car to check the hotel was still open. Unfortunately it was. Photo on site must be 10 years old. This is a 1 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Timothy
24 October 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A sad state of something that has once been a love
There seems to be a policy to allow this hotel to run down.. Lift and toilets out of order, gardens allowed to grow over , no atmosphere at all. Only good point was rooms were very clean and staff helpful
the picture of the property needs to be updated, to show the fact that half of it burnt down over 3 years ago, it was like arriving in a ghost town, extremely disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review
4/10 Poor
SEJK
11 October 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Half of the hotel is burnt down. The remaining part has seen better days. A paint job would not fix it. The elevators are not working. Same for the public bathrooms. Staff was nice.
Gone downhill since fire 4 years ago. Too remote, no shop for miles. Same staff member did literally everything except the chef. Hard uncomfortable bed. Lifts not working. Great food in restaurant.
All I can say is I think this hotel ( in the lose term) has had its day . Part of it was burnt down .No working lift so no one with disability shoukd book.
Room very tired no even painting it would help .bathroom no comment .
I wouldn't recommend any one use this hotel.
Venue is a little dated, has so much potential to be something more. Bed was uncomfortable and room was stuffy. Bathroom didnt look clean with mould and rusted taps.
The up side is the staff were really friendly and the food in the restaurant was enjoyable.
Hotel is in a terrible state,
Half is derelict and the other wing has its roof missing.
The pictures are from another time pre-Apocalypse.
Rooms are dirty & falling apart.
Worst place I have ever stay - should be closed (should not be on Expedia)
- has to be seen to be believed but save yourself.
Is a long way out of town down a narrow road.
Room not cleaned. No staff at arrival. Reservation not found for 30 min.
The hotel stink, not clean. The only positive thing is the lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
31 August 2018
Nice Views - Pity about the Hotel
Hotel is tired and needs complete refurbishment - however - the views from the rooms over the lake are stunning and the rooms are large and spacious. The Hotel decor is very dated and this along with the poor state of repair of fixtures and fittings lets it down.
Nice view but not nice hotel not 4* at all. Not worth the cost
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review
6/10 Okay
stuart
23 August 2018
Basic but nice
Ok, so apparently there was a fire and flooding there in 2014 when I say apparently you can see there was. So 75% of the hotel is no longer in use. You would think after 4 years they would have that repaired already. Other than that the hotel is basic but nice. Ideal for a night or 2 it needs some serious money spent on it. It was clean and tidy. The staff were welcoming and very friendly and the food was delicious. The £10 for breakfast seems expensive however what you’re offered makes it good value so take advantage. Overall this hotel is worth a visit it’s not posh, this current picture on hotels.com is when the hotel was in good condition so don’t be disappointed on arrival. But the rooms are a good size and comes with a private balcony over looking the lake. And yes I would go back
Hotel was run down with no air conditioning
Shower was a dribble of water. Staff were friendly. Television was broken, lifts were broken, no phone in the room, toilets in restaurant were out of service. We would not stay here again
This hotel is an awful hotel, due to its taped carpets, out of order lift, what looks like fire damage to a large portion of the building and it’s general flaky paint exterior. Whilst the hotel bed was comfortable, the shower was little more than a trickle and the comfort features within the room were sparse.
The elevator is out of order & has been out for over a few months. It was hard for me with a disabled daughter and two of my guests with back problems!!! The manager was nice to offer refunds but we did not accept since its hard to book into another so late in the day.good breakfast & friendly staff
Did not have enough desk fans to all of our rooms and it was hot!!!! AC was only in lobby
No way a 4 star Hotel . No air con in rooms , half hotel closed down due to a fire , no air con in rooms . Hotel needs to be closed down until it has been refurbished.