Crescent Hotel
35 Coley Avenue, Reading · Hotel
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A no-frills Victorian lodging on Coley Avenue in Reading, with a garden, bar and free parking close to the town centre.
About Crescent Hotel
Reading is a practical base with plenty on the doorstep, and the Crescent Hotel offers a straightforward, budget-friendly place to stay on Coley Avenue. Set in a pared-down Victorian building, it keeps things simple rather than stylish, with modest rooms and en-suite bathrooms that suit guests who mainly need a comfortable bed and a central location rather than a luxury stay.
Rooms come with drinks available and family options for those travelling with children, and the hotel operates a 24 hour reception along with luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures. There's a garden for some outdoor space and a bar on site, and free WiFi and free on-site parking are included, which helps keep costs down for anyone exploring Reading by car.
Beyond the hotel, the surrounding area has restaurants, pubs and entertainment within easy reach, along with golf, fishing and watersports nearby for those wanting to get outdoors. It's a fair fit for travellers who want an affordable, unfussy stopover in Reading rather than a destination hotel in its own right.
What guests say
Booked hotel for Reading Festival. Was a decent price considering the festival and last minute booking a week before. Only 30 mins walk from the festival . Check in was nice and quick and professional. Our room was clean, with towels and bedding, but a bit run down. (Holes in halls, cracking of plaster). The bathroom was clean but only had half roll of toilet paper, which was used by the first night. The next morning, we asked the front desk for more toilet rolls to be put in the room whilst we were out at the festival. Upon our return at midnight, we arrived to see that no toilet paper had been delivered which as you could imagine, was a difficult situation. We got through the night and checked out the morning after. If you are looking for a place that's cheap to simply sleep, shower and store your belongings to go into Reading, this hotel was ok for that and would recommend. If you are planning on utilitising the room more, than I would say, pay a bit more and go elsewhere.
12 months ago · via Google
Shower temperature cannot be regulated was burning hot so completely unusable but I had already tried to start washing my hair, then found the hairdryer was broken, so sitting in a cold room with wet hair. I could not afford an expensive hotel but I expected at least a warm shower and working appliances, really bad experience
a year ago · via Google
Booked in a panic to stay during Reading festival as I didn't want to camp and everywhere else was 2x the price. After reading the reviews I was very concerned about staying here but I was pleasantly surprised. The room was clean, bed was comfy, and the bathroom (which was very modern) was small but clean and everything worked. |We had a kettle, mugs, coffee, tea and milk provided. The staff were very nice and I could leave my car there all weekend knowing it was safe. The only thing I found which was an issue was there was only one plug socket available. But other than that, it was good! Would definitely stay again for Reading Festival weekend.
3 years ago · via Google
I'm a contractor and have seen my fair share of bad hotels/B&B'S but Avoid at all costs, spend a little more and have a decent room. The hotel is disgusting and the bed was very uncomfortable. No telly remote the shower was either red hot or dead cold and the cheek of charging £5 a day room service is just wrong.
3 years ago · via Google
Modest rooms in a pared-down Victorian lodging with a bar and a garden, plus free WiFi and parking.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 35 Coley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6LL Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 35 Coley Avenue, Reading
- Good for children
- No
- Destination
- Reading