Great Expectations – RelaxInnz

33 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS, United Kingdom
7.8 602 reviews
Scores
  • Cleanliness
    7.4
  • Comfort
    7.6
  • Location
    8.5
  • Facilities
    7.4
  • Staff
    8.3
  • Value for money
    7.8
  • Free WiFi
    7.9

Available Deals

One of our bestsellers in Reading! This historic building was once visited by Charles Dickens for his public readings. It offers a Dickens-themed restaurant, light, modern rooms with private bathrooms, and a themed bar.Great Expectations is located within the centre of Reading, directly opposite The Oracle Shopping Centre and 10 minutes’ walk from Reading Rail Stations. Reading’s numerous shops and restaurants are all within easy walking distance.Guests can enjoy full English breakfast offered every morning at the hotel's restaurant or relax with a real ale at the bar.All of the rooms at Great Expectations feature a TV with DVD player and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests can also make use of free Wi-Fi access. With a stay at Relaxinnz Great Expectations in Reading, you'll be minutes from South Street Arts Centre and Oracle. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Hotel map
Food & Drink
Restaurant
Bar
Internet
Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parking
No parking available.
General
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Non-smoking throughout
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km)
Closest landmarks
Reading Central Library
0.1 miles
Oracle Shopping Centre
0.2 miles
Reading Borough Council
0.2 miles
Reading Crown Court
0.2 miles
The Museum of Reading
0.3 miles
Reading Magistrates Court
0.3 miles
University of West London - Berkshire Institute for Health
0.4 miles
Reading Train Station
0.4 miles
Royal Berkshire Hospital
0.5 miles
Reading Station
0.5 miles
Most popular landmarks
LaplandUK
11.6 miles
Dorney Lake
13.3 miles
Cliveden House
14.1 miles
Newbury Racecourse
15.1 miles
Windsor Castle
15.7 miles
Highclere Castle
19.1 miles
Botleys Mansion
19.5 miles
Thorpe Park
19.8 miles
Closest airports
London Heathrow Airport
22.2 miles
Southampton Airport
38.8 miles
London Luton Airport
38.9 miles

Policies

  • Cancellation/prepayment
    • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
  • Cards accepted at this property
    • Great Expectations – RelaxInnz accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
  • Check-in
    • 15:00 - 22:30
  • Check-out
    • 07:00 - 11:00
  • Children and extra beds
    • There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
    • All children are welcome.
    • Free!All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
  • Pets
    • Pets are not allowed.

What guests loved the most

“Nice, clean comfortable room, good facilities. Quiet despite having busy bar underneath.Excellent food available in bar.”

, United Kingdom

“The bar downstairs was a nice bar with good selection of beers and great music.”

, United Kingdom

“Very clean. And comfortable. Close to town centre. Friendly staff. Bar nice and big”

, United Kingdom

“Warm and central to the town and the pub had good ales and football on tv.”

, United Kingdom

“Excellent restaurant and pub on the ground floor. Very helpful staff.”

, Hungary

“The bed was very comfortable, the pub downstairs very typical one, I would have liked to have dinner there,but was very crowded. Very kind the guy at the reception.”

, Italy

“Handy for town (which was full of drunks, beggars and dead beats - nothing to do with the hotel of course).Good bar on ground floor.”

, United Kingdom

“Room a bit tired but clean and bed comfy (I was in an upgraded room having noted some reviews for the standard rooms). Didn't eat in the bar - had a decent pint but better options within a couple of minutes walk. Breakfast options looked good although I didn't partake.”

, United Kingdom

“The hotel is part of a pub and it looks quite a nice one. Pool table. Water pressure in the shower was great Mini pack of Biscuits in the room. Close enough to walk to the town and station”

, United Kingdom

“Location is good, 10 min walk from station. Good value for money if you need a bed for the night, food, drink. I checked in very late post 1am. No problems at all. Breakfast is available. Room are basic, comfortable. Good shower.”

, United Kingdom