The Reading Rooms
Hawley Square, Margate Old Town · B&B
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An intimate three-room Georgian townhouse guesthouse on a quiet Old Town square, favoured by design-minded weekenders.
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About The Reading Rooms
The Reading Rooms occupies a Georgian townhouse on Hawley Square in Margate's Old Town, one of the quietest and most architecturally intact corners of the town. With only three individually decorated rooms, it operates more like a private house than a conventional hotel.
Each room is furnished with antiques, art and vintage pieces sourced locally, reflecting the Old Town's long association with dealers and collectors, and no two rooms are alike. There is no restaurant or bar on site, with the Old Town's own cafes and restaurants a minute or two's walk away.
Its size and character make it particularly popular with couples on a design-focused weekend break, and its limited number of rooms means early booking is essential, especially around exhibition openings at Turner Contemporary.
What guests say
A comfortable, calm and peaceful room overlooking the tops of the trees in Hawley Square, with the sea in the distance. Highly recommended, and the breakfast is a must have - high quality ingredients delivered to the door in a hamper. I'd certainly go back.
a month ago · via Google
We had a two night stay in the Salon. From arrival to departure it was fabulous. The rooms are spacious, tastefully renovated with understated luxury. Original Georgian windows and shutters, with a small metal balcony looking over a London style square. Louise and Liam are great hosts and serve the most delightful breakfasts. Nothing is too much trouble.
a year ago · via Google
Just came back from a two night stay at the Reading rooms. The room was absolutely stunning, with beautiful interior. The bathroom was enormous with a fabulous shower and bath. We loved all the toiletries too, honestly felt like we were in a spa! The breakfast both days was amazing, in particular the cream cheese and smoked salmon. The location is great, on a residential square about a five/ten minute walk to the old town and beach. Couldn’t recommend enough and we will definitely be back!
a year ago · via Google
We just had a sublime one night stay at The Reading Rooms. Liam and Louise were truly excellent hosts, very welcoming and accommodating whilst also leaving us to our privacy. The Salon is a stunning light-filled Georgian room with peaceful views out onto the leafy square - the epitome of understated luxury and a gorgeous bathroom to boot. And breakfast was delicious! Highly recommend.
a year ago · via Google
Elegant B&B in a Georgian townhouse, offering genteel rooms with period decor & free WiFi.
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At a glance
- Address
- 31 Hawley Square, Margate, CT9 1PH Get directions
- Property type
- B&B
- Location
- Hawley Square, Margate Old Town
- Guest score
- 9.2 / 10 (260 reviews)
- Prices from
- £220 per night
- Good for children
- No
- Destination
- Margate