The Market House

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Reading Museum and Town Hall and Reading Abbey Ruins, The Market House provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, The Market House, offers brunch, lunch and dinner. In addition to 2 bars and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is €93
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

Room options

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A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a white and orange blanket, and a small bench.

Standard Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a mural on the wall, and a red curtain.

Standard Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a tropical mural, and yellow curtains.

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bookshelf.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Reading, The Market House is in the city centre. Reading Museum and Town Hall and Museum of English Rural Life are cultural highlights, while Reading Abbey Ruins is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Madejski Stadium. Visit our Reading travel guide
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1-2 Market Place, Reading, England, RG1 2EQ

What's nearby

  • A riverside walkway with a bridge, cafes, and a modern building with a glass facade.
    Oracle
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A park with a lion statue, green grass, and autumn trees.
    Forbury Gardens
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower, a large tree, and a bicycle parking area.
    Reading Museum and Town Hall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The ruins of a stone archway with moss growth and a sign reading "Chapel Last of South Transp."
    Reading Abbey Ruins
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Reading Central Library
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station
    6 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pret a Manger
    2 min walk
  • McCafferty's
    3 min walk
  • The Alehouse
    1 min walk
  • Madras Flavours
    1 min walk
  • M&S Café
    2 min walk

About this property

The Market House

  • Family-friendly hotel near Oracle
  • Located close to Reading Museum and Town Hall and Reading Abbey Ruins, The Market House provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, The Market House, offers brunch, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and conference space.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Smoke-free property, games and coffee/tea in reception
    • Luggage storage, karaoke and a front desk safe
    • Wedding services, a reception hall and a lift
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Market House have perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • 50-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Market House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Market House?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Market House on 30 Oct 2026 start from €93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Market House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Market House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Market House?

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

Where is The Market House located?

This family-friendly Reading hotel is located in the business district, within a 5-minute walk of Reading Museum and Town Hall, Oracle and Reading Abbey Ruins. Thames Path and Museum of English Rural Life are also within 15 minutes. Reading Station is 6 minutes by foot and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 6 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

The Market House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 371 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Would stay again, great location and nice room with everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely and conviently located. Only issue was construction currently around the building was quite loud. Overall staff was lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, comfortable bed, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very central and conveniently located hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very helpful giving me a room to change in after arriving early. Lovely spacious and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , lovely room and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service as usual, with special detail of having the room AC started in advanced in a 36° day. Attention to detail is always appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and friendly staff. Great location and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, ease of check in, beautiful confortable anmd clean room. Loved the cute breakfast bag.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice rooms, quiet, comfy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room.clean and super comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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what an amazing room and experience - check in was superb a great hotel and great caring staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Pleasant stay for a couple

Lovely rooms and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

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Very friendly staff, comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, lovely room (although very hot) and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Lovely room , and easy check in and check out .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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This place feels like an odd mix — some aspects feel like a hip boutique hotel while others seem a bit “budget.” There is no actual lobby or dedicated hotel staff in the evening, so you collect your key from the large bar on the ground floor. The rooms are nicely decorated and well appointed (eg, nice bathroom fixtures, Nespresso machine in room), though quite dark. Good location in historic city centre. Nice touches like a refrigerator on the corridor that has bottles of cold filtered water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stylish room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Town centre location and lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, very convenient in the Reading city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, lots of little touches that made it feel very homely. Really good location. Nice bar and games.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

Lovely rooms beautifully decorated. Lovely welcome treats. Great air con
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Funky place to stay, loved it! Massive bed, huge room, free bottle of beer and a breakfast bag.. what's not to like!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025