# 37 Family-friendly hotels in Reading (2026)

> 37 family-friendly hotels in Reading, best reviewed first — including The Great House at Sonning. Ratings, locations and details.

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37 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Reading](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 12](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 37](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/family-friendly)

[Reading The Great House at Sonning ★ 4.3 (4,397) Riverside hotel on Thames Street in Sonning, near Reading, with 49 rooms and a restaurant right on the water's edge.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/the-great-house-at-sonning) [Reading Holiday Inn Reading South M4 Jct11 ★ 4.3 (2,713) A large two-storey Holiday Inn near Reading's M4 Junction 11, with 202 rooms, easy motorway access and on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/holiday-inn-reading-south-m4-jct11) [Reading Crowne Plaza Reading ★ 4.3 (2,609) A large modern six-storey hotel near Reading town centre, with 174 rooms, an indoor pool, gym and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/crowne-plaza-reading) [Reading Hilton Reading ★ 4.3 (2,410) Set on Drake Way close to Green Park and the M4, Hilton Reading offers 210 rooms with a gym, indoor pool and sauna.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/hilton-reading) [Reading The Swan at Streatley ★ 4.3 (2,015) 39 en-suite rooms with garden or river views at The Swan at Streatley, a riverside hotel near Reading and the Chiltern Hills.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/the-swan-at-streatley) [Reading Bull Inn ★ 4.4 (1,532) A 7-room pub inn on Reading's High Street, well suited to travellers wanting a simple stay with parking and a bar downstairs.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/bull-inn) [Reading pentahotel Reading ★ 4.1 (2,409) A 206-room hotel on Oxford Road, Reading, with a lively bar and lounge offering free games, plus free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/pentahotel-reading) [Reading The Bird In Hand Country Inn ★ 4.4 (1,343) A country-style inn on Bath Road in Reading with 20 cosy rooms, a proper pub restaurant and free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/the-bird-in-hand-country-inn) [Reading Novotel Reading Centre ★ 4.1 (2,076) On Friar Street in the heart of Reading, this 179-room Novotel puts The Oracle, the Abbey ruins and the station all within easy reach.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/novotel-reading-centre) [Reading Ibis Reading Centre ★ 4.0 (1,749) Budget-friendly Ibis on Friar Street in central Reading, with a varied breakfast and a bar, moments from the train station.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/ibis-reading-centre) [Reading Premier Inn Reading Central ★ 4.1 (1,416) With 151 rooms across six floors, Premier Inn Reading Central is a straightforward city-centre base with parking and an on-site restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/premier-inn-reading-central) [Reading The Hinds Head ★ 4.4 (828) A relaxed pub-hotel on Wasing Lane near Reading, well suited to racing weekends at Newbury or a quiet stopover with the dog.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/the-hinds-head) [Maidenhead Bel and the Dragon-Reading ★ 4.3 (842) Bel and the Dragon-Reading is a stylish riverside hotel in Reading with an on-site restaurant, bar and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/bel-and-the-dragon-reading) [Reading The Bull Stanford Dingley ★ 4.6 (510) A five-room village inn near Reading, Berkshire, with a restaurant, bar and garden, and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/the-bull-stanford-dingley) [Reading Premier Inn Winnersh ★ 4.4 (611) A modern, low-rise 102-room Premier Inn on Oakdene Road, Reading, with air-conditioned rooms and free parking close to Legoland and Dinton Pastures.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/premier-inn-winnersh) [Reading Premier Inn Reading Caversham Bridge ★ 4.1 (920) A budget-friendly base by the Thames in Reading, with free parking, river views and easy access to Reading Station and the Oracle Centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/premier-inn-reading-caversham-bridge) [Reading Premier Inn Reading South Reading Gateway M4-J11 ★ 4.1 (833) Just off the M4 at Junction 11, this Reading Gateway hotel offers 120 air-conditioned rooms and free parking for business trips or motorway stopovers.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/premier-inn-reading-south-reading-gateway-m4-j11) [Reading Holiday Inn Reading West ★ 4.2 (688) A 50-room hotel on Padworth Lane, Reading, with quiet en-suite rooms, some air-conditioned, and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/holiday-inn-reading-west) [Reading Elephant Hotel ★ 4.2 (673) A 22-room hotel on Church Road in Reading, close to golf, fishing and local restaurants, with themed rooms and a popular restaurant of its own.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/elephant-hotel) [Reading Travelodge Reading M4 Eastbound ★ 3.9 (997) A no-frills stopover hotel at the M4 Moto Service Area near junction 12, handy for a quick, quiet overnight break near Reading.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/travelodge-reading-m4-eastbound) [Reading Travelodge Reading M4 Westbound ★ 3.8 (1,076) A 100-room Travelodge right at the M4 Moto Services in Reading, with free parking and EV charging for a straightforward overnight stop.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/travelodge-reading-m4-westbound) [Newbury Berkshire Arms by Chef & Brewer Collection ★ 4.2 (548) A 49-room hotel on Bath Road in Reading, pairing en-suite comfort with a Chef & Brewer pub and restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/berkshire-arms-by-chef-brewer-collection) [Reading The Mill House ★ 4.6 (305) A 12-room hotel on the edge of Reading, Berkshire, with landscaped gardens and a marquee that make it a popular wedding venue.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/the-mill-house) [Reading The New Inn Kidmore End ★ 4.5 (305) A traditional inn on a quiet country lane near Reading, Berkshire, with six en-suite rooms above a working pub and restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/the-new-inn-kidmore-end) [Reading Premier Inn Reading South Grazeley Green ★ 4.1 (478) A 44-room Premier Inn on the edge of Reading, offering free parking and quiet rooms handy for both business trips and countryside days out.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/premier-inn-reading-south-grazeley-green) [Reading Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel ★ 3.8 (675) A varied breakfast and a proper restaurant and bar are the highlight at this 80-room hotel on Bath Road, Reading, with free parking and easy M4 access.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/best-western-reading-calcot-hotel) [Reading Village Hotel Reading ★ 4.6 (205) A large modern hotel by Caversham Bridge in Reading, with 122 rooms, river views and a well-equipped leisure club including pool and sauna.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/village-hotel-reading) [Reading Travelodge Reading Central ★ 3.2 (896) Travelodge Reading Central sits a few minutes from Broad Street Mall and Reading Station, handy for shopping, trains and central bars.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/travelodge-reading-central) [Reading Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading ★ 3.8 (272) A straightforward two-star hotel near Reading centre, with free parking and easy access to the M4 for value-focused stays.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/sure-hotel-by-best-western-reading) [Reading Travelodge Reading Whitley ★ 3.6 (353) A budget-friendly base on the southern edge of Reading, near M4 junction 11, with free parking and easy access to Madejski Stadium.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/travelodge-reading-whitley) [Reading Parkside International Hotel ★ 3.6 (314) A 73-room hotel on Bath Road in Reading with straightforward modern rooms, free parking and a brasserie, close to the Thames Path.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/parkside-international-hotel) [Reading Little Park Farm B&B Queen Anne Farmhouse ★ 4.7 (53) A quiet Queen Anne farmhouse B&B near Reading, well suited to travellers who want countryside calm with just three rooms and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/little-park-farm-b-b-queen-anne-farmhouse) [Reading Wee Waif by Greene King Inns ★ 4.2 (57) Pub-style dining and a Greene King bar anchor this 42-room Charvil hotel just outside Reading, with free parking and EV charging.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/wee-waif-by-greene-king-inns) [Reading Crown Lodge Guest House ★ 4.2 (46) A Victorian guest house on Russell Street in central Reading, with 13 simple rooms and free on-site parking, a rare find nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/crown-lodge-guest-house) [Reading Abbey House Hotel ★ 3.5 (81) A budget-friendly base in Reading with 17 en-suite rooms, free parking and breakfast, close to Reading West station.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/abbey-house-hotel) [Reading Old Lamb Hotel ★ 3.3 (60) A 15th-century thatched inn on Church Street in Reading, with timber-beamed breakfast room and simple annex rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/old-lamb-hotel) [Reading Thameside Hotel ★ 3.4 (25) On Caversham Road close to central Reading, this hotel offers contemporary en suite rooms and serviced studios with an on-site gym, spa and pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/hotels/thameside-hotel)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Reading?+

We list 37 in Reading. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Reading are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Great House at Sonning (4.3/5, 4,397 reviews), Holiday Inn Reading South M4 Jct11 (4.3/5, 2,713 reviews) and Crowne Plaza Reading (4.3/5, 2,609 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.