Bow Guest House

Property class: 3
Guesthouse in Reading

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Bow Guest House puts you just a 5-minute drive from River Thames. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $85
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Single Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a red blanket, a white pillow, and a black headboard. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a framed picture on the wall above the bed.

Single Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red blanket and white pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a door, and a radiator.

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a television mounted on the wall, and a door with a sign.

Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor

A bedroom with two beds, a TV, and a window with a black blind.

Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a remote control, and a coffee maker.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
25 Russell Street, Reading, England, RG1 7XD

What's nearby

  • Broad Street Mall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oracle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thames Path - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 48 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 59 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 74 min drive
  • Reading West Station - 8 min walk
  • Reading Station - 14 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Reading - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tap - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Van - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bow Guest House

  • Bow Guest House puts you just a 5-minute drive from River Thames. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Bow Guest House

Bow Guest House B&B

Bow Guest House B&B Reading

Bow Guest House Reading

Bow Guest House Reading

Bow Guest House Guesthouse

Bow Guest House Guesthouse Reading

Frequently asked questions

Does Bow Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bow Guest House 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 Bow Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bow Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bow Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Bow Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Bow Guest House like?

Bow Guest House is a short 8-minute walk from Reading West Station and 10 minutes' walk from Hexagon.

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Reviews

Bow Guest House Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Cheap but clean, free parking and breakfast. Tremendous value for money
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4/10 Fair

There was no Hot water to the Basin Tap The toilet did not flush very well even after 3 x flushes The TV kept loosing signal The shower (Electric) kept going from Hot to Cold The LL milk left for tea & coffee was off The linin was very crisp and clean The Bed very comfortable The Breakfast was very nice The reception were very nice and helpful Its an old tired building
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location and friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Close to city centre. Friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfy bed, nice people who run it, handy location, reasonably priced compared to the big hotel's around the corner and a warm welcome. I recommend this place for a short or overnight stay.
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8/10 Very good

Good stay

Comfortable stay. Suited me just right.
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10/10 Exceptional

Their service is top notch. I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Reading, UK.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice little pub near by. Very pleasant, helpful folks. Did everything to make my stay outstanding.! Was willing to go over and above to make my stay the best. Thank you, and will come back as you showed outstanding hospitality!!!
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6/10 Good

Adequate guesthouse in Reading. Would stay again.

First and foremost it's a Guesthouse. Shared toilet and bathroom facilities (sink in the room). It serves a function. Dont expect luxury. I would stay there again. Staff are very friendly, and welcoming. Breakfast was good. Bed a little soft for my liking but fine.
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6/10 Good

TV did not work. The shower was not the easiest but could be figured out. Otherwise, the room was comfortable and clean. Furnishings are a bit outdated and could be refurbished but the bed was comfortable. The staff is very nice and the breakfast quite generous.
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8/10 Very good

Stay at Bow Guest house reading.

My stay at the bow guest house was really good. From checking in made welcome with such a friendly greeting. I had a single room with shared bathroom. It was ok for 1 night stay. Clean and comfy. The breakfast was really good. There was ceriel with fresh orange. Full english with 2 toast, cooked to good standard. Again friendly lady who was serving and cleaning after each table cleared. 👍 You couldnt ask for more. The guest house is close to lots of eaterys and take aways. The bus stop is at the end of the next street. I ate at the Burger den on the corner of Waylen street reading. The best chicken fillet buger i have had . I would recoment this guest house for short stays.
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6/10 Good

It's a good budget stay but I won't be staying again as the room wasn't very clean. Very hard to sleep at night as its a small room, toilet was out side the room which isn't great and also the shower is out and is a shared toilet and shower. Which when I book I was under the impression it was a Ensuite but its not. Like I said it budget friendly . Hope that helps any one. The staff was good.
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a convenient place to stay and well maintained. Within budget.
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10/10 Exceptional

My second stay, and the service was just as excellent as the previous time. The staff there are so welcoming and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes..truly homely.
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4/10 Fair

Positives: bed linen was clean and nicely presented, breakfast was well cooked and good ingredients, filter coffee was good. Negatives: no wardrobe or hanging space, toilet/wet room was tiny (1m2), sink plumbing leaked, unnecessary kitchen sink in room(?) and general decor was poor.
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2/10 Poor

The stairs to the room were very small and carrying luggage up them was precarious to say the least. The room was very small and on closer inspection was quite dirty. The smoke detector had an old sock on it and the main fuse on the wall for the extractor had tape to keep it in. The fan that was provided was covered in dirt and one of the beds appeared to have a faeces stain. The shower was extremely cramped and the water would go from cold to boiling then back to cold within seconds. I left it running to see if the temperature would settle but to my dismay all that did was bring up bodily fluids from the drain hole. The beds were comfortable enough but the place was terrible.
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6/10 Good

Not as expected
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8/10 Very good

Very good value. Short walk from town centre
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10/10 Exceptional

Multicultural place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Nice stay and a friendly host. We liked the place.
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8/10 Very good

Used Bow Guest House as a base for two nights while working near Reading. Host was friendly, Room was suitable and the wifi was invaluable!
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10/10 Exceptional

Was very well located near town centre, new ownership, only been there dew weeks will definitely go back to see how things are progressing
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10/10 Exceptional

I felt very welcomed. Family run business. Lovely people awesome breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly good food ,convenient place to both town and theatre in easy walking distance ,dining room needs a refresh, on busy road lots of traffic noise ,some of the area needs a good clean up