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The Market House

South East England Berkshire Reading

From £81 a night
24 Guest Rooms
Boutique Hotel
Pub with Rooms

Boutique rooms with industrial chic in the centre of Reading

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Convenience, cocktails and comfy rooms with city-style combine at The Market House in Reading. Built in a landmark, listed building that was formerly a Lloyd’s Bank, in the very centre of town, The Market House offers rooms above a bar serving cocktails, craft beer, sourdough pizza and tasty tacos courtesy of La Taqueria. In short, everything you need for a night out, including somewhere to rest your head at the end of it. Even if you aren’t in town for revelry, the location makes this a great place to stay: it’s five minutes’ walk from the train station, three minutes from Reading Abbey and handy for shops, eateries, parks and museums.

There are 24 guest rooms here, all offering great value – in fact, The Market House featured in a 'Times’ recent round-up of Best UK Hotels for under £100 a night. Even the top spot, The Suite, with its big windows and lounge area, comes in at just a cinch over that. For the money, you’ll get a room with what’s called 'city chic' by owners, The City Pub Company, which basically means iron bed frames in every room and exposed brick walls here and there, softened by colourful throws, cushions and textured wall hangings. The usual hotel amenities are there too, with a couple of welcome additions: a Nespresso machine for morning coffee and a yoga mat for daily exercise.

Downstairs, the modern but industrial feel you find in the bedrooms is amplified in the Market Hall, a huge open-plan restaurant and bar where you can choose from pizza, tacos, small plates and burgers throughout the day – and, on weekends, indulge in a bottomless brunch. A second bar occupies a rooftop terrace. Oh, you can also play ping pong and shuffleboard if the mood takes you. The City Pub Company is growing a network of pubs in cities and market towns across the UK which promise to retain individuality whilst delivering great character, fantastic beer, delicious food and excellent service. They seem to have nailed that here.

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Facilities

Situated in the heart of Reading town centre near Reading Train Station, The Market House, once an historic Lloyds Bank, has been transformed into an industrial chic venue with bars, food kitchen, hotel rooms & plenty of spaces to hire for both private parties & corporate events. We are less than 5 minute walk to the train station, 3 minutes from Reading Abbey Ruins, 10 minutes from the river Thames and quite literally a stones throw from all the bright lights & bars of the City Centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms.

Suitable For

Pets are allowed, subject to availability, at a charge of £10 per dog per night.

Minimum age required is 18+ unless accompanied by someone over the age of 18.

Nearby

Popular points of interest near The Market House include Reading Crown Court, Oracle Shopping Centre and Reading Central Library. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 28 miles from the accommodation.

Food & Drink

Boasting a roof top bar & terrace and a 400 capacity Market Hall, The Market House caters for cocktail lovers, beer enthusiasts and even those who prefer the fate of the barman’s recommendation. Love sourdough pizza? Well so do we! Freshly rolled sourdough pizza and side nibbles made to tantalise the taste buds. Our chefs also make a mean burger & are experts at brunch too.

Open

Open all year.

Pricing

Double rooms from £81 a night, not including breakfast.

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The Owner Says

Market House sits in the heart of the town centre, close to the train station, and has been transformed into a vibrant place to eat, drink and stay. Their 24 unique bedrooms are beautifully decorated with exposed brickwork, bold colours and lavish interiors.

Location

Contact Website 0118 216 1750 The Market House, 1-2 Market Place, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2EQ

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Getting There

From the M4, exit at junction 11 signposted for Reading and the A33. Stay on this road for about three miles until the outskirts of town. Follow signs for The Oracle shopping centre where you will find the closest 24-hour parking to the hotel. From there, it's a walk of less than half a mile to the hotel in Market Place. If you're arriving by train, it's a straightforward walk from Reading Station to Market Place where Market House can be found. Just head straight ahead along Blagrave Street, through town hall square and on to Market Place. It is a five-minute walk.

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