"Clean rooms, nice spa! Close to City Centre - shops, restaurant, train station etc. All within walking distance. Friendly staff and big parking space though for a fee."
"Clean rooms, nice spa! Close to City Centre - shops, restaurant, train station etc. All within walking distance. Friendly staff and big parking space though for a fee."
"Perfect for an overnight stay, arriving late and leaving early for onward travel with a quick check in / out and extremely close to the station. Extremely quiet within the room and has everything we needed for our quick stay."
"Perfect for an overnight stay, arriving late and leaving early for onward travel with a quick check in / out and extremely close to the station. Extremely quiet within the room and has everything we needed for our quick stay."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Very pleased to find it in a small village outside reading, with several medieval houses and near the river, though not on it. good restaurant and pub, and very busy.
Very pleased to find it in a small village outside reading, with several medieval houses and near the river, though not on it. good restaurant and pub, and very busy.
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed February 24, 2016Reviewed February 24, 2016
We had a friendly welcome from Jane and her staff. The room was comfortable and breakfast was excellent. The pub closed early on Sunday night, so we had to go elsewhere for food, but it meant a very peaceful night. Strongly recommended!
We had a friendly welcome from Jane and her staff. The room was comfortable and breakfast was excellent. The pub closed early on Sunday night, so we had to go elsewhere for food, but it meant a very peaceful night. Strongly recommended!
The rooms are spacious well designed - great beds and pillows and excellent bathrooms and nice touches - excellent
Only slight draw back is late entry access with a dark doorway / keypad hard to see without a torch and as unmanned from 11pm being in central Reading feels slightly insecure especially 12midnighf plus
The rooms are spacious well designed - great beds and pillows and excellent bathrooms and nice touches - excellent
Only slight draw back is late entry access with a dark doorway / keypad hard to see without a torch and as unmanned from 11pm being in central Reading feels slightly insecure especially 12midnighf plus
Absolutely lovely stay at The Royal oak. Beautifully decorated throughout, with a really warm and homely feel. Staff were welcoming, dinner and breakfast were first-class and my room was spotlessly clean with a great bathroom and comfy bed. Would definitely return, I stayed for work but it would be a lovely place for a weekend away.
Absolutely lovely stay at The Royal oak. Beautifully decorated throughout, with a really warm and homely feel. Staff were welcoming, dinner and breakfast were first-class and my room was spotlessly clean with a great bathroom and comfy bed. Would definitely return, I stayed for work but it would be a lovely place for a weekend away.
Christina
Reviewed February 1, 2023Reviewed February 1, 2023
Whenever I'm down that way, the Bird in Hand is always the first place I look for availability. Not the biggest place but then the attraction is that it isn't one of those sterile chain hotels.
The staff are always friendly and welcoming, the beds are comfortable, the meals plentiful and the breakfast filling. All in all the perfect stopover.
Whenever I'm down that way, the Bird in Hand is always the first place I look for availability. Not the biggest place but then the attraction is that it isn't one of those sterile chain hotels.
The staff are always friendly and welcoming, the beds are comfortable, the meals plentiful and the breakfast filling. All in all the perfect stopover.
Ian
Reviewed December 16, 2014Reviewed December 16, 2014
We recently returned and stayed in a comfy double room last weekend.
Very well maintained hotel, room and facilities. The room was spotless. Great choice of indoor and outdoor seating and restaurant and bar services.
We were satisfied with the gym. We didn’t use the sauna and steam rooms this time.
Not the quietest of venues during event nights.
We recently returned and stayed in a comfy double room last weekend.
Very well maintained hotel, room and facilities. The room was spotless. Great choice of indoor and outdoor seating and restaurant and bar services.
We were satisfied with the gym. We didn’t use the sauna and steam rooms this time.
Not the quietest of venues during event nights.
Alison
Reviewed September 16, 2024Reviewed September 16, 2024
Perfect for an overnight stay, arriving late and leaving early for onward travel with a quick check in / out and extremely close to the station. Extremely quiet within the room and has everything we needed for our quick stay.
Perfect for an overnight stay, arriving late and leaving early for onward travel with a quick check in / out and extremely close to the station. Extremely quiet within the room and has everything we needed for our quick stay.
Neil
Reviewed November 7, 2026Reviewed November 7, 2026
Absolutely fantastic stay in a lovely cosy pub. Staff could not have been more helpful. The room we stayed in was amazing add to this the fantastic food and atmosphere and it all adds up to a memorable stay. We will be back again.
Absolutely fantastic stay in a lovely cosy pub. Staff could not have been more helpful. The room we stayed in was amazing add to this the fantastic food and atmosphere and it all adds up to a memorable stay. We will be back again.
Jack
Reviewed October 25, 2026Reviewed October 25, 2026
This is a gastropub with new accommodation in what appears to be an old stable block behind, stylishly and sensibly converted. The bed, bath and other facilities were excellent -- and the food even moreso. The bar is well-stocked and the manager knowledgeable about the spirits, the waiting staff are efficient and unobtrusive, and the menus imaginative and well-executed. Breakfast choice and quality was particularly impressive. The particular location is fairly ordinary, but the area is central...
This is a gastropub with new accommodation in what appears to be an old stable block behind, stylishly and sensibly converted. The bed, bath and other facilities were excellent -- and the food even moreso. The bar is well-stocked and the manager knowledgeable about the spirits, the waiting staff are efficient and unobtrusive, and the menus imaginative and well-executed. Breakfast choice and quality was particularly impressive. The particular location is fairly ordinary, but the area is central...
We had a twin room, but it was on the first floor, it would have been nice if there was one on the ground floor, apart from that the staff were just lovely and very helpful.
the dining room was very spacious and food was tasty.
In the breakfast room the staff were again very helpful and chatty, the kitchen was very open to changing the menu for different tastes.
We loved it and will return.
We had a twin room, but it was on the first floor, it would have been nice if there was one on the ground floor, apart from that the staff were just lovely and very helpful.
the dining room was very spacious and food was tasty.
In the breakfast room the staff were again very helpful and chatty, the kitchen was very open to changing the menu for different tastes.
We loved it and will return.
Wendy
Reviewed October 19, 2026Reviewed October 19, 2026
The hotel is easy accessible via the eighth floor of the adjoining car park, which takes you straight into the hotel reception. The hotel is very clean and stylish, however we wasn’t aware that it was very high up. We was on the 16th floor and my son was very scared to look out of the bedroom window or go into the lift. Dinner/breakfast was also on floor 20. I would say if you like lovely views and heights book this hotel. Grace on reception was amazing she could see how stressed my son was and...
The hotel is easy accessible via the eighth floor of the adjoining car park, which takes you straight into the hotel reception. The hotel is very clean and stylish, however we wasn’t aware that it was very high up. We was on the 16th floor and my son was very scared to look out of the bedroom window or go into the lift. Dinner/breakfast was also on floor 20. I would say if you like lovely views and heights book this hotel. Grace on reception was amazing she could see how stressed my son was and...
Lisa
Reviewed November 5, 2026Reviewed November 5, 2026
What's the best time of year to travel to Earley with my pet?
When you travel with your pet, keeping track of the weather can help you make the trip more safe and fun for everyone. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Earley is 717 mm.
What is there to see and do with your pet in Earley?
Known for its festivals and university life, Earley has lots to offer visitors. See the local sights and visit Thames Valley Park and Thames Path. While you're there, make sure you don't miss River Thames and Loddon Valley Leisure.
What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Earley?
Best Western Plus Moat House Reading is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers a 24-hour fitness centre along with free WiFi for its human guests.