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Mercure George Hotel Reading

3.5 star property
Travelers find themselves in the heart of the city's charm, with two restaurants serving local cuisine and a place to catch up on world news.

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Located in Reading City Centre, Mercure George Hotel Reading offers two restaurants, a cozy bar, in-room WiFi, lobby newspapers, and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests often praise the warm atmosphere and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

About the area

Map
10-12 King Street, Reading, England, RG1 2HE

Getting around

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

About this property

Mercure George Hotel Reading

Hotel near Thames River
You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and 2 restaurants at Mercure George Hotel Reading. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a 24-hour front desk
  • A computer station, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, newspapers in the reception and a TV in reception
Room features
All 76 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 8 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Bhel Buri House
  • Dickens Bar and Brasserie

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

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
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1506
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 28 November 2023 to 31 March 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8.00 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

You need to know

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure George Hotel Reading pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Mercure George Hotel Reading?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mercure George Hotel Reading?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Mercure George Hotel Reading located?

Located in Reading City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Oracle and Thames River. Reading Central Library and John Lewis Reading are just steps away. Reading Station is 6 minutes by foot and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Mercure George Hotel Reading and receive a full refund?

Yes, Mercure George Hotel Reading offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Mercure George Hotel Reading cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mercure George Hotel Reading Reviews

7.4

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 330 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dinah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was old and had some history attached to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

C A

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go elsewhere

The hotel itself was rundown. The staff where all friendly and helpful unfortunately the hotel itself wasn’t great. Our room was clean but there was a smell in the bathroom that wouldn't go away. The hotel is not at all suitable for less able bodied people. Not only does it not have a lift the bath itself is very high so hard to get into. In the bathroom the taps all had limscale on them and the grouting on the tiles was missing. The shower was powerful which is a plus but the water would not go straight down the plug, it took a while to drain. There is no onsite parking ,the closest car park was a few minutes walk away and you have to get a ticket from reception for a discount. I eneded up paying £8 a day for parking. The most disappointing part of the hotel though was the breakfasts. One thing i look forward to is a cooked breakfast when I'm on holiday and this was not provided. What was provided was a small box of cereal with a small carton of milk ,a muffin and a small carton of juice. All of which you had to collect from reception and take back to your room to eat. There was 3 of us and only 1 chair so not the best experience. What you get for breakfast should be made clear when booking not when you get the hotel. We would have gone to another hotel if we had of had the money like quite a few customersdiddo while we was there. All in all a very disappointing experience and we would not be going back.
Breakfast
Entrance
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

Hotel was in a great location. Friendly staff. No on site parking which wasn’t clear when we booked. But multi-storey car park near by. A little tired in places, but really liked the quirky layout due to its age. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Tj

Old and rickety Dirtiest toilet I’ve seen ever Hair on sheets. Very disappointed-
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Topp service og veldig sentralt
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Excellent central location

Lovely room with an excellent location. The only downside is the noise throughout the night and what sounded like beer barrels being rolled out at 4am. But its not a bad compromise for the location. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Vince

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

A one nighter

Very pleasant and helpful staff, a building steeped in history in the centre of town. The food smelt amazing although I didnt eat there. My room was up quite a few different stairs, landings with twists and turns everywhere, but well signposted. Enjoyed my stay, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location and large rooms, although there wasn't a lift to the upper rooms. Overall I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hard pillows and bar closed just before 11am but otherwise good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Nice for a night!

Arrived 15 mins early and were not made welcome, told to come back at 3pm. Bed a little bit too soft but duvet lovely and puffy. Bathroom nice and bright with fluffy towels and complimentary toiletries, shower had good water pressure but the control unit could do with a deep clean/replacement. Breakfast had a lovely selection of cereal, fruit and pastries. A good selection of hot drinks but the orange & apple juice were not fresh and did not taste good. The hot breakfast was served to order and very nice (stated sausages were local but tasted bulk standard and bland) Overall, for the price we paid, a nice place for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

James

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

Good place to stay

Had business meetings in Reading so book the George hotel as I’ve been there before and it’s right in the town centre comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely but no view, extractor fan in bathroom not working, room was boiling hot, no air conditioning but there was a fan. The window had a safety lock so only opened a small amount. Tv had poor reception. Breakfast was good though and room was modern and staff great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite run down but good enough and clean. All staff were friendly and helpful. Very good location for the town
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

generally good

Generally good but there was no WiFi available for the duration of my stay and the ‘cooked’ breakfast which I paid for was very limited - not my definition of a cooked breakfast all. More information should have been given.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice old style building

Hotel looks very nice and old style. Going into the bar after checkin and was loads of flys just flying about. The room was boiling hot making it a very uncomfortable experience. Had a fan in there to blow the hot air about Heading back to hotel after the evening to have a night cap and they don’t serve after 2300. Had another couple of people also ask for a drink so the demand is there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was quite soft and furniture needs refurb, but clean and decent quality. Staff lovely and hotel had character
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location excellent Room very hot and airless, I wouldn’t stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor service and standards

Broken furnture in room Uncheck room service Untrained staff Given coffee not decaf when asked for No china at breakfast Wifes Food arrived after I finish my breakfast Good receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

sumantra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful area, right in town, only disadvantage is the lack of elevators especially if you have senior citizens with you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lots of street noise in street facing rooms

Very hot room. Lots of noise from street outside with pub and cafe. Opening the window to cool the room, meant that the noise made it worse. There was a note in room about outside noise, and advising to use the provided ear plugs if you didn't want the noise. However there were no ear plugs provided with the note. !! The hotel was very clean even if old fashioned and probably needing refurbishment, and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the price

For £130 you'd expect an awful lot more. Small room over a main loud street No lift.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrive around around 20:00 to be asked if we were going out for evening as our room was not ready. Radiators made a constant tapping noise throughout the night. We was checked out by 0700 so cannot comment On other areas of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very noisy room 🙄

Overall the hotel was sufficient. I have to say that I should have realised the room was noisy when I noticed earplugs provided in the room. Not sure where the noise was coming from but it was constant throughout the entire night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was central easy to find handy for the shopping good location no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall a good stay but let down a little by a shower which had no pressure or volume of water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018