Great Expectations Reading

Great Expectations

Hotel Great Expectations 4 class

Reading, 33 London Street

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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
Rate: 49 - 105 GBP
Hotel chain: RelaxInnz

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Hotel information

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

Hotel Facilities

General:   Restaurant, Bar, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Activities:   Golf Course (within 3 km)
Services:   Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

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:
Your credit card will be debited by hotelinfo ltd 48 hours before arrival.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   15:00-22:30
Check Out:   07:00-11:00
Cancellation policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.

Deposit Policy: The total price of the reservation will be charged at least 2 days prior to arrival and is non-refundable.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 2.00 per hour.

Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: No parking available.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Solo, Switch, Visa