The Market House

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Market House in Reading is housed in a historic building, offering a unique atmosphere. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and work desks. Additional amenities include sofa beds, slippers, and free toiletries. Dining Options: The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Live music enhances the dining experience. Convenient Location: Located 44 km from London Heathrow Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Reading Train Station and near attractions such as The Museum of Reading. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the room comfort, convenient location, and spacious rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceltionally clean and spacious room with thoughtful breakfast bag and free tea and coffee. Bar downstairs was very lively but good noise insulation”
Javier
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great service. Clean room. The bathroom was spacious.”
Gail
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Always love staying at Market House as the rooms are lovely and comfortable. I was especially impressed with the breakfast bag which is a lovely addition and more than enough. There is plenty of milk and teas and coffee pods which makes a change...”
Lindy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely spacious room and bathroom. Great location, helpful friendly staff.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptional service EVERY time. Magnificent decor. Such a joy to stay here. Thank you.”
Rosalind
Switzerland Switzerland
“Lovely comfortable room With quirky touches. Location was perfect - just a few minutes walk from shops and the train station, as well as bus stop for buses to the University and to Heathrow.”
Lauren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable bed Central location Powerful & hot shower Coffee machine”
Farooq
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location is superb and the place is really well managed”
Marie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast bag was excellent with good quality items. Location was perfect! Great room and spacious bathroom too. I did not use the facilities and there was a lot on offer so maybe next time!”
Kieran
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms were amazing, and the supplies that came with it etc..coffee,water bed overall the hotel is amazing and would defenitely stay again and recommend to others!.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Market House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

The Market House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$130. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Market House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.