Set within a wonderful historic building in the centre of Reading, this hotel provides a harmonious fusion of Old World charm and modern expectations.

Part of the Relaxinnz group, Great Expectations provides en suite bedrooms and a themed bar and restaurant in the form of a Dickensian London street. It serves traditional pub food and delicious light bar snacks. Amenities include a pool table and wireless internet access via prepay vouchers. Unfortunately the hotel has no lift.

Great Expectations is located directly opposite The Oracle shopping centre. It is also conveniently positioned for easy access to the M3, M4 and M25 motorways. The train station and university are both within a 10-minute walk.

Rooms: 29

Hotel Chain: RelaxInnz

Availability

Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant – Bar – Non-Smoking Rooms – Heating – All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Activities

Golf Course (within 3 km)

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Hotel information

Amenities include Sky Sports, a pool table and wireless internet access throughout.

Food & beverage

There is a restaurant and a bar at the property, serving traditional pub food and light bar snacks.

Breakfast is available from 07:00 to 09:00, Monday to Friday, and from 08:00 to 10:00 at weekends. The restaurant serves food from midday until 21:30 every day.

Area information

The ideal base for those visiting the major companies in Reading and the surrounding area, nearby attractions include: the Museum of English Rural Life; Redlands Farm Park; Newbury Racecourse; Basildon Park National Trust property; the town of Henley; Windsor Castle; and Winchester Cathedral.

Travel information

From the A4:
- Turn right onto Sidmouth Street.
- Turn left onto the A329 (Queens Road).
- At the traffic lights turn left onto the A327 (London Street).
- The property will be on your left.

Important information

Payment Information:
If you booked before 31 January 2009, your credit card will be debited by "hotelinfo ltd." All bookings from 01 February 2009 will have cards debited by "RelaxInnz."

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