Malmaison Reading

Property class: 4
Boutique hotel in Reading with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Malmaison Reading offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of River Thames. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Chez Mal Brasserie, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is $101
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a map-themed headboard.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a telephone, and a wall with a map and numbers.

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a bedside lamp, and a textured wall behind.

Club Deluxe Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a dark-colored armchair, and a large window with curtains.

Club Double Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a grey sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large pendant light.

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a telephone, and a wall with a map and numbers.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dark headboard, and a bench at the foot of the bed.

Club Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, a brown leather sofa with yellow cushions, and a vibrant floral wallpaper in the background.

Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
18-20 Station Road, Reading, England, RG1 1JX

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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 43 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 60 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 72 min drive
  • Reading Station - 1 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Guineas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Malmaison Reading

  • Malmaison Reading offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of River Thames. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Chez Mal Brasserie, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 75 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 1 mi (GBP 20 per night)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (624 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Chez Mal Brasserie - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Mal Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 20 per night (3281 ft away)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

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Reading Malmaison
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Frequently asked questions

Does Malmaison Reading offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Malmaison Reading does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Malmaison Reading?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Malmaison Reading?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Malmaison Reading?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Malmaison Reading?

Yes, Chez Mal Brasserie offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Malmaison Reading like?

Malmaison Reading is a short 1-minute walk from Reading Station and 9 minutes' walk from River Thames. Our travelers say the local area is very central.

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Reviews

Malmaison Reading Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, variety, and freshness, with many guests enjoying it as a highlight of their stay. (38 reviews)
  • The air conditioning was effective and a welcome relief in the heat. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location, just across the train station with bus stops around and in the city centre of Reading. The room is clean and spacious. Breakfast is yummy. The only not so ideal point is the room is a bit dark even with all lights on as the room decor is in black colour theme. Personally I prefer a brighter room but I will stay again in my next trip there for its great location and convenient accessibility around Reading.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay. Staff was outstanding. The bed super comfy. Breakfast was so tasty and well prepared. My only minor negative comment would be the hot water in the shower and sink took a long time to heat up. Other than that I would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay, very central, very well appointed, luxurious, quiet rooms with air conditioning. Fantastic breakfast, helpful friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was lovely, the staff are always helpful and friendly and the food was amazing. It’s one of our favorite hotels, we’ll be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location close to Railroad Station and shopping
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location, right front of the station. Front is always staffed and provides sense of security especially at late hours. Interior has been renovated and look new, good amount of amenity. Bed was comfortable and shower ran smooth, and bathroom was big. Overall it was good value.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location. The hotel was really nice, clean and felt very well looked after. The staff were all lovely Highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Great reception staff, nice room, handy for the railway station.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was absolutely stunning and the staff were friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at Malmaison Reading for a business trip and had a great experience. The location is excellent, right across from Reading Station, which made travel very convenient. My room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, providing a great place to relax after a busy day of meetings. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my stay, making the experience even better. Breakfast was another highlight, with a good variety of options and everything fresh and well prepared. It was a great way to start the day before heading out for work. Overall, a very pleasant stay. The combination of a convenient location, clean rooms, friendly service, and a quality breakfast makes this a hotel I would happily stay at again when visiting Reading.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel and location is unbeatable. Will stay again for sure
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was 10/10. Rooms are lovely.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, with very comfortable bed. Quiet even though overlooking a busy street. Great shower/bathroom.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Nice staff and clean comfortable room.
Verified review

6/10 Good

The location was excellent, close to the railway station and the RailAir stop, which is why we chose this hotel. Our biggest complaint were the two single beds, they were uncomfortably hot with only a single very heavy duvet. As simple sheet and blanket would be much more comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, delicious breakfast, extremely clean & comfortable!
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8/10 Very good

Stay was ok. Parking a nightmare. Location good for centre.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great rooms and wonderful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Location and the environment are marvellous!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, close to railway station so ideal for me and without any noise. Stayed in a suite, very well laid out with plenty of room. My only negative comment would be one of the basins in the bathroom was stained which was a little visually off-putting, but no other concerns.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room with thoughtful amenities and helpful staff.
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6/10 Good

Room was clean and tidy. Bathroom clean. Made to feel welcome at check in. Breakfast was very enjoyable. Cooked to order and Yvette was welcoming and very attentive.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff from the breakfast to reception to the bar.
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10/10 Exceptional

A really lovely hotel, welcoming staff, luxuriius clean room. The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast we've had!! Thanks for a lovely stay
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4/10 Fair

Aircon in room was broken, had been for days. Person on reception (afternoon) totally unhelpful and untruthful. Said they had tried to contact guests about aircon, said it was all rooms and said no rooms available to swap to. 1 - we had contacted hotel twice in lead up to visit to arrange early check-in, no mention of aircon issue - one of those contacts was morning of visit where we spoke to reception 2 - spoke to other guests, who had aircon 3 - on return to hotel after day out room remained unbearably hot, we asked again at reception, lady far more helpful, and voila, a new room that had working aircon