Malmaison Reading Hotel, Reading ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

18-20 Station Road, Reading, United Kingdom, RG11JX

Malmaison Reading is housed in the historic Great Western Hotel, built in 1844 and recognized as the world's oldest surviving railway hotel. This location offers unique architectural charm combined with modern amenities. It is conveniently positioned opposite Reading train station, making it ideal for travelers. Guests can experience a blend of history and luxury in the heart of Reading.

Location

The hotel enjoys a prime location just 200 feet from Reading train station, allowing easy access to London and nearby attractions. Guests can also explore the local area, including landmarks like Reading Abbey and The Oracle shopping center. For air travel, both Heathrow and Gatwick airports are within convenient reach via car or public transportation.

Rooms

Malmaison Reading features 76 well-appointed rooms and suites, each adorned with modern décor and luxurious bedding. All rooms include Mal's signature amenities, such as mood lighting, en-suite bathrooms with both bathtubs and power showers, and digital televisions. Superior accommodations such as club rooms offer additional comforts, including coffee machines, bathrobes, and upgraded furnishings.

Eat & Drink

Chez Mal Brasserie provides an eclectic menu emphasizing locally sourced ingredients with a contemporary French influence. The restaurant includes a relaxed atmosphere suitable for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a Prix Fixe menu available for lunch. With its stylish design and attentive service, the on-site Chez Mal Bar serves a wide selection of craft beers and cocktails crafted by skilled mixologists.

Leisure & Business

Malmaison Reading is equipped with several meeting rooms that blend style and functionality, ideal for business events and private gatherings. The hotel's expert team ensures seamless service, with offerings including creative catering, complimentary Wi-Fi, and modern presentation technology. Leisure amenities, such as cocktail masterclasses, enhance the overall guest experience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Club Double Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

24 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Center

Reading1400 ft

Airports

London Heathrow (LHR) 27.7 mi

Southampton (SOU) 45.4 mi

Train

Reading Train Station700 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Dinner!

“The dinner at the restaurant was a standout, especially the cauliflower and coconut spicy soup and the truffle fries were exceptional.” view full review

Luxurious Shower!

“The bathroom amenities were fantastic, featuring a large bathtub and an amazing shower that made my stay feel truly indulgent.” view full review

Comfortable Rooms!

“Our room was remarkably comfortable and well-equipped, perfect for a relaxing getaway with all the necessary amenities.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Elevator
Coffee shop
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

18-20 Station Road, Reading, United Kingdom, RG11JX

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18-20 Station Road, Reading, United Kingdom, RG11JX

City landmarks

The Oracle Shopping Centre

Reading Trian

2000 ft

Museums

The Museum of English Rural Life

5200 ft

Museums

Reading Abbey Ruins

4800 ft

Mall

The Oracle

2400 ft

Upper Woolhampton

Douai Abbey

2700 ft

London Road Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum

3500 ft

92 Napier Rd

King's Meadow

3200 ft

George Street George Street

Christchurch Meadows

3700 ft

Parks

Prospect Park

1.5 mi

Reading RG1 2NJ

County Lock

2400 ft

21 South St

South Street Arts Centre

3000 ft

Museums

Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock

3300 ft

122 Castle Hill

Deadlocked Escape Rooms Reading

3300 ft

Garden

Caversham Court

1.0 mi

Caversham Court Church Road

Caversham Court Gardens

1.2 mi

Nearby

Museums

The Museum of Reading

800 ft

Parks

Forbury Gardens

800 ft

Art object

Statue of Queen Victoria

600 ft

Abbots Walk St James Presbytery

St. James & St. William of York Church

1800 ft

Church

Greyfriars Church

1100 ft

Church

St Laurence's Church

800 ft

Church

Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin

1200 ft

Gallery

The Lemon Grove Gallery Ltd

1100 ft

6 Abbey Street

Chestnut Walk

1700 ft

26 The Forbury

Maiwand Lion

1100 ft

Mall

Broad Street Mall

1500 ft

Night club

Q Club

300 ft

Reading Museum

Britain's Bayeux Tapestry

600 ft

1 Queen's Rd

Grosvenor Casino Reading Central

1700 ft

Mall

John Lewis & Partners

1100 ft

Restaurants

Revolution

100 ft

12-16 Station Road

Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar at Malmaison Reading

100 ft

18-20 Station Road Great Western House

Malmaison

100 ft

18-20 Station Road Great Western House

Oakford Social Club

200 ft

53 Blagrave Street

Revolucion de Cuba Reading

600 ft

138-141 Friar Street

Nando's Reading

700 ft

Unit 4 Riverside Level The Oracle Centre The Oracle Shopping Centre,The Riverside 4

Gourmet Bar

500 ft

25B Friar Street 25b Friar Street

The Blagrave Arms

600 ft

35 Blagrave Street

Treatz Reading

700 ft

29 Friar Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.3

Location

8.5

Service

7.2

Dining

6.8

Brian

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.0/10

I was impressed by the impeccable and gorgeous rooms that provided a comfortable and quiet stay, although some noise from traffic and water pipes could be heard. The service was top-notch with friendly staff who were very helpful, even though they couldn't make certain cocktails. The exceptional location, near the train station and city center, was a significant advantage. The dining experience was a mix of amazing with lots of choices for Prosecco, but also a bit disappointing with limited options at breakfast.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were impeccable, gorgeous, and very comfortable, offering a clean and quiet environment.

Service

8.0

The staff were all very nice, friendly, and very helpful in meeting our requirements, though there were limitations on cocktail selections.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, particularly for easy access to the train station and the city center.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was a mix of amazing with options to personalize Prosecco but also a bit disappointing with limited breakfast choices.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provided were satisfactory and functional for our needs.

James

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.4/10

The hotel is in a convenient location right next to the Reading train station and close to shops and bars. The room was a bit disappointing with tired furnishings and an annoying engine noise. The service was friendly and helpful overall, with a few hiccups during check-out. The dining experience was excellent with a lovely kipper for breakfast. The facilities were decent.

Rooms

6.0

The room felt a bit tired with noticeable engine noise and vibration, but the location was great.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and helpful, although there were some issues during check-out.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently located right next to Reading train station and close to shops and bars.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent with caring and helpful staff, particularly for breakfast.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent and met basic needs.

Martha

United States of America, February 2024

7.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were quiet, nice, and had a bath, but a bit dark with a non-functioning shave socket. The staff member was helpful by providing a razor from the vending machine. The room was warm despite efforts to adjust the temperature. There was a delay in getting access to the room due to separate arrival times for me and my wife.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were quiet and nice, with a bath, but a bit dark with a non-working shave socket. The staff member kindly provided a razor from the vending machine when needed. The room temperature was too warm, and there was a delay in accessing the room due to separate arrival times.

Service

9.0

The service was fab, very professional, and kind. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate special requests, such as individual cake boxes and personalized menu choices. Room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, welcome drink, and pet amenities were available.

Location

8.0

The location was awesome, directly across from the Reading train station, making it convenient for transportation. It was also close to markets, with easy access to taxis and bus stops. Additionally, the hotel was near bars and restaurants, offering a variety of dining options.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit inconsistent. Although the traditional Italian dishes were good, the service during our stay was slow, especially for breakfast. There were delays in getting the cooked breakfast orders right, which was a downside.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, with amenities like room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, welcome drink, and pet amenities available upon request.

Charles

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was pleasant overall. The rooms were well-equipped, spacious, and very clean, although a bit dark for my taste. The noise from the bar below and street outside could be disturbing at times. On the positive side, the dining experience with wine pairing was exceptional.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are well equipped, spacious, and very clean. They are classily decorated but a bit dark and moody.

Service

5.0

The staff deserve recognition for their hard work and customer skills. However, my experience with service was unfortunate as it was unhelpful and rude. It took 45 minutes to get the food, which arrived after we had finished our wine.

Location

9.0

The location is extremely convenient, directly opposite the train station, making it very accessible. It's only a minute or two away from the main shopping and restaurant area.

Dining

7.0

The European food offered was good, and I would recommend selecting it as part of your room package. However, the service during meals was not up to par, with incidents of fighting during breakfast.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers a range of facilities from individual cake boxes to send guests slices of birthday cake home. However, more attention is needed to prevent issues like noise from the bar affecting guest experience.

Harold

United States of America, August 2023

6.8/10

The hotel is conveniently situated right opposite the train station, which is a massive bonus. The rooms are a bit tired-looking, and there were some maintenance issues like a non-working standing lamp and slippery bath. The service lacked attention to detail and customer care, especially regarding specific instructions. The dining experience was more than adequate, but with long wait times for hot food. Despite its trendy decor, the location was very handy but lacked adequate lighting for tasks like putting in contact lenses.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms seemed a bit tired-looking with some maintenance issues.

Service

5.0

The service lacked attention to detail and customer care.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location right opposite the train station is a massive bonus.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was more than adequate but had long wait times for hot food.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers standard facilities.

Herbert

United States of America, April 2023

7.4/10

Initially, our room had a slight sewage smell, but the staff quickly relocated us to a fresh room without any hassle. The room could use a bit of freshening up and wasn't as well furnished as expected, although it had a lovely new feel to it. The location was exceptional, close to the station, markets, and main shopping areas. The dining experience was a bit disappointing with limited choices and small portions. Overall, a mixed experience with room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The new room we were moved to had a lovely new feel to it despite needing a bit of freshening up. However, it wasn't as well furnished as other Malmaison hotels we've been to. The dark ambiance was slightly off-putting, but the staff was quick to assist with any issues.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with the staff being welcoming, attentive, and friendly throughout our stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was exceptional, just a stone's throw away from the station, markets, and main shopping and restaurant areas. The convenience of being close to everything we needed made our stay enjoyable.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience fell short of expectations with limited choices and small portions. Despite the disappointments, we found the staff to be accommodating and helpful.

Facilities

7.0