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Crescent Hotel

2.0 star property
A peaceful garden oasis awaits in the heart of the business district, with practical perks like easy parking and laundry facilities for travelers on the go

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The Crescent Hotel offers a quiet retreat from city bustle while keeping guests connected with WiFi throughout the property. Travelers appreciate the practical touches - luggage storage helps with early arrivals, while dry cleaning services keep business attire fresh.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Located in Reading, Crescent Hotel is in the city centre and near a train station. Thames River and Mapledurham Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include South Street Arts Centre and Predator Assault, Laser Combat. Lagoona Park and Shinfield Studios are also worth visiting. Visit our Reading travel guide
Map
35 Coley Avenue, Reading, England, RG1 6LL

What's nearby

  • Oracle featuring a bridge and night scenes
    Oracle
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall which includes heritage elements, theatre scenes and interior views
    Reading Museum and Town Hall
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Broad Street Mall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hexagon
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital
    3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Reading West Station
    15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Nag's Head
    8 min walk
  • BrewDog Reading
    11 min walk
  • The Rising Sun
    10 min walk
  • The Boundary
    12 min walk
  • Starbucks
    11 min walk

About this property

Crescent Hotel

Hotel near Thames River
Crescent Hotel provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, express check-out and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Crescent Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Crescent Hotel Reading
Crescent Reading
Crescent Hotel Hotel
Crescent Hotel Reading
Crescent Hotel Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

Is Crescent Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crescent Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crescent Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Crescent Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Crescent Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Reading, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kennet & Avon Canal and Thames River. Broad Street Mall and Reading Civic Centre are also within 15 minutes. Reading West Station is 15 minutes by foot and Reading Station is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Crescent Hotel Reviews

5.2

5.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

5.8

Staff & service

4.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is definetely a bit shabby and down-at-heel, but it is clean and the staff friendly. Although it was a shared bathroom this was not a problem. The shower was surprisingly strong and as hot as i needed. The room was small but the matress on the bed was very comfortable. If you're happy with cheap but clean then I'd recommend it. I'd stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This room was simple, but clean and the shower was good. The owner gave me an upgrade so that I did not have to share a bathroom. For the price, it exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryony

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's cheap and adequate, beds are comfortable enough; however, the wifi wasn't good enough to stream TV which when is pretty essential to pass time when working away from home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable no frills accommodation. Late check-in was great as we were working at the Festival
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean Bed Sheets.......and thats it

The bed was nice with fresh sheets and the bathroom was nice and clean apart from broken tap. We were lucky to have the double with en-suite, other rooms had a shared bathroom. Manky carpets, dirty walls, mouldy ceiling. Noisy. I know its a cheap hotel but wasnt dirt cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Room comfort

Cheap, cheerful and comfy if a little tired

I needed a comfy affordable room for a 1 night stay in Reading and in that respect it ticket all the boxes for my requirement. Comfy enough bed for an average sized bloke, not the softest but perfectly fine, good supply of tea and coffee although could have done with a couple more milks as I like my tea a little milkier than average. Its a shared bathroom so its only going to be as clean as the left person left it so you kind of expect the odd hair but it was fine for me, ive used festival toilets and showers and if coped with them I can more than cope with this. The place is a little tired but its an old building. One notable point to make on the furnishings was the mirror was attached to the wall with glue and sealant and it was a shocking job with gobs of it everywhere. It really doesnt take 2 minutes to smooth out the sealant so that is just laziness and it really let the room down for something to easy to avoid. So 3/5, far from Buckingham Palace, but cheap and cheerful and £27 for a single room is a great price to be fair.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Crescent Hotel

Fine for 1 night the hotel is a bit run down the rooms are clean and tidy it was quite and less than 12 minute walk to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A new low point reached. Noisey all night & filthy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay on our way back from Cornwall. Close to Stonehenge, which we visited in the afternoon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well all you need to know is we passed the police raiding with Tasers drawn in the corridor as we were leaving... Unclean, unwelcoming locked front door, very tired fittings, mouldy, musty smelling, broken tap, could go on. Recommended if you want to be on Police camera action.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

George

No heating or extra blankets
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was no heating in the room nor any extra blankets . It was freezing . I want a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy. Just a simple, easy and affordable place to stay after a long day traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in was good, staff was friendly Just the beds needs replacing and can be painted It served it purpose for us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good budget option

Great budget option. Close enough to town and walkable (40 mins) to Reading FC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thought the place was abandoned.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Erin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole building needs renovation. It is old and room not aired out so smell of dampness.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lars

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very poor experience, cannot recommend

Worst hotel experience of my life. This is an outright scam. Nothing like the pictures. Place is filthy, dirty and in a poor state of disrepair. Recommend you avoid at all cost.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Not too bad for price

Ok for couple of nights not the place you would take family usded for working away from hom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap & Cheerfully!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Delsah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was mouldy Every inch of the hotel is covered in dirt Shower wasnt hot Toilet wouldnt flash Shower was dirty I definitely wouldn't recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get what you pay for. Cheapest rooms up most stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An all round uncomfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024