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The Reading Lake Hotel

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel in Reading with indoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
Reception
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Childcare
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting services
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Exterior

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Free parking
Free WiFi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (898)
The price is RM418
RM502 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2025
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About the area

Map
Kirtons Farm Road, Pingewood,, Reading, ENG, RG30 3UN

What's nearby

  • Madejski Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oracle - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hexagon - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • University of Reading - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 43 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive
  • Theale Station - 5 min drive
  • Reading Green Park Station - 14 min walk
  • Reading Green Park Train Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Southcote Beefeater - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Reading Lake Hotel

When you stay at The Reading Lake Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thames River. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Lakeside Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a fitness centre are offered, and in-room conveniences include sofa beds and fridges. Fellow travellers say good things about the room service.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Polish, Portuguese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (fees apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting services

What to do

  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Waterskiing nearby

Working away

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 28-inch TV

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Sofa bed
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free wired Internet

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Lakeside Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Waterfront Bar and Lounge – This bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.75 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Parking

  • Self-parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Reading Copthorne Hotel
The Reading Lake Hotel Hotel
The Reading Lake Hotel Reading
The Reading Lake Hotel Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

Does The Reading Lake Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Reading Lake Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Reading Lake Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Reading Lake Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Reading Lake Hotel?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Reading Lake Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Reading Lake Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Reading Lake Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as waterskiing. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness centre. The Reading Lake Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Reading Lake Hotel?
Yes, Lakeside Restaurant offers al fresco dining and international cuisine.
Does The Reading Lake Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.

The Reading Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0

Good

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Unfortunately I have experienced this hotel at it's best. The staff were nice and my room was upgraded to a suite which was a lovely touch considering I stayed with my two children. The hotel is tired, there was lightbulbs out in the room, wallpaper peeled and framework missing from the doors. The shower was yellowing and when used sprayed from cracks behind the shower head. When on the balcony you can see the other half of the hotel which is closed off and unused. It has no roof and some of the balconys look to have dropped. When checking out of the hotel at 8am there were a large group if men, stood in the carpark surrounding my car. My teenage daughter became nervous but I advised they were probably waiting to be transported to work somewhere. I asked them to move and they did so I could leave but not a great impression. I paid £94 per night (averaged) over my two night stay and unfortunately I don't think the hotel should be asking for that price for what I booked which was a standard room.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Awful. Still in shock!!
Awful. Don't go. Looks like it's falling down and derelict. We left bags in the car to check the hotel was still open. Unfortunately it was. Photo on site must be 10 years old. This is a 1 star hotel.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

A sad state of something that has once been a love
There seems to be a policy to allow this hotel to run down.. Lift and toilets out of order, gardens allowed to grow over , no atmosphere at all. Only good point was rooms were very clean and staff helpful
Timothy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

the picture of the property needs to be updated, to show the fact that half of it burnt down over 3 years ago, it was like arriving in a ghost town, extremely disappointing
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Half of the hotel is burnt down. The remaining part has seen better days. A paint job would not fix it. The elevators are not working. Same for the public bathrooms. Staff was nice.
SEJK, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Miss it.
Gone downhill since fire 4 years ago. Too remote, no shop for miles. Same staff member did literally everything except the chef. Hard uncomfortable bed. Lifts not working. Great food in restaurant.
Angie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I used to be great
The hotel is falling apart
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Disappointed
All I can say is I think this hotel ( in the lose term) has had its day . Part of it was burnt down .No working lift so no one with disability shoukd book. Room very tired no even painting it would help .bathroom no comment . I wouldn't recommend any one use this hotel.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Venue is a little dated, has so much potential to be something more. Bed was uncomfortable and room was stuffy. Bathroom didnt look clean with mould and rusted taps. The up side is the staff were really friendly and the food in the restaurant was enjoyable.
Joanne, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Awful hotel - don't book - dont believe the pics
Hotel is in a terrible state, Half is derelict and the other wing has its roof missing. The pictures are from another time pre-Apocalypse. Rooms are dirty & falling apart. Worst place I have ever stay - should be closed (should not be on Expedia) - has to be seen to be believed but save yourself. Is a long way out of town down a narrow road.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible
Room not cleaned. No staff at arrival. Reservation not found for 30 min. The hotel stink, not clean. The only positive thing is the lake
Sandrine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Nice Views - Pity about the Hotel
Hotel is tired and needs complete refurbishment - however - the views from the rooms over the lake are stunning and the rooms are large and spacious. The Hotel decor is very dated and this along with the poor state of repair of fixtures and fittings lets it down.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Nice view but not nice hotel not 4* at all. Not worth the cost
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Basic but nice
Ok, so apparently there was a fire and flooding there in 2014 when I say apparently you can see there was. So 75% of the hotel is no longer in use. You would think after 4 years they would have that repaired already. Other than that the hotel is basic but nice. Ideal for a night or 2 it needs some serious money spent on it. It was clean and tidy. The staff were welcoming and very friendly and the food was delicious. The £10 for breakfast seems expensive however what you’re offered makes it good value so take advantage. Overall this hotel is worth a visit it’s not posh, this current picture on hotels.com is when the hotel was in good condition so don’t be disappointed on arrival. But the rooms are a good size and comes with a private balcony over looking the lake. And yes I would go back
stuart, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Tired Hotel
Very Tired Hotel. Shabby décor, unhelpful staff. I needs a total overhaul as the location is quite good
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel was run down with no air conditioning Shower was a dribble of water. Staff were friendly. Television was broken, lifts were broken, no phone in the room, toilets in restaurant were out of service. We would not stay here again
Impression, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Andrew, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Mrs Neeta
Very quite but not clean hotel
Neeta, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Old and tired by the lake
This hotel is an awful hotel, due to its taped carpets, out of order lift, what looks like fire damage to a large portion of the building and it’s general flaky paint exterior. Whilst the hotel bed was comfortable, the shower was little more than a trickle and the comfort features within the room were sparse.
1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

2/10 Poor

Don’t bother
Terrible hotel Completely run down and in need of a massive makeover
Paul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Poor
No wifi, no lifts, 3 Tv channels, wasps nest on the balcony
Kevin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

In desperate need of refurbishment. Rooms tired and not maintained.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good but lacked amenities
The elevator is out of order & has been out for over a few months. It was hard for me with a disabled daughter and two of my guests with back problems!!! The manager was nice to offer refunds but we did not accept since its hard to book into another so late in the day.good breakfast & friendly staff Did not have enough desk fans to all of our rooms and it was hot!!!! AC was only in lobby
Mallika, 1-night family trip
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