Great Expectations, Reading

Great Expectations, Reading - Hotel Description

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.

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

7/10 Overall rating

Great Expectations, Reading - Guest Services

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

Great Expectations, Reading - Restaurants and Bars

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.

Great Expectations, Reading - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 15:00 - 22:30 hours
• Check Out: 11:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  MasterCard,  American Express
• Deposit: The total price of the reservation will be charged at least 2 days prior to arrival and is non-refundable.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: No parking available.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: 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.
• Cancellations: 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.

Great Expectations, Reading - Important Information

Payment Information: If you booked before 31 January 2009, your credit card will be debited by "hotelinfo ltd." All bookings from 01 February 2009 will have cards debited by "RelaxInnz."

Great Expectations, Reading - Directions

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.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation