Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Royal Berkshire Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 39 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 62 min drive
Reading Station - 6 min walk
Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 6 min walk
Reading West Station - 17 min walk
Restaurants
Pret a Manger - 1 min walk
Itsu - 2 min walk
The Alehouse - 1 min walk
The Monk's Retreat - 3 min walk
All Bar One - 3 min walk
About this property
Mercure George Hotel Reading
Mercure George Hotel Reading offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Thames River. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Dickens Bar and Brasserie, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
76 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Off-site parking nearby (GBP 8.00 per day; discounts available)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1506
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Dickens Bar and Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Bhel Buri House - This family restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 per person
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from November 28 2023 to March 31 2024 (dates subject to change).
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 8.00 per day
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).
Also known as
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Reading George Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mercure George Hotel Reading currently open?
This property is closed from November 28 2023 to March 31 2024 (dates subject to change).
Does Mercure George Hotel Reading offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mercure George Hotel Reading 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mercure George Hotel Reading?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Mercure George Hotel Reading?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mercure George Hotel Reading?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Mercure George Hotel Reading?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Mercure George Hotel Reading and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near Mercure George Hotel Reading?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Mercure George Hotel Reading like?
Mercure George Hotel Reading is a short 6-minute walk from Reading Station and 10 minutes' walk from Thames River.
Mercure George Hotel Reading Reviews
Reviews
7,4
Good
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8,2/10
Cleanliness
8,0/10
Staff & service
7,0/10
Amenities
7,2/10
Property conditions & facilities
4,8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
26 August 2021
The property was old and had some history attached to it.
Dinah
Dinah, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 August 2021
Go elsewhere
The hotel itself was rundown. The staff where all friendly and helpful unfortunately the hotel itself wasn’t great. Our room was clean but there was a smell in the bathroom that wouldn't go away. The hotel is not at all suitable for less able bodied people. Not only does it not have a lift the bath itself is very high so hard to get into. In the bathroom the taps all had limscale on them and the grouting on the tiles was missing. The shower was powerful which is a plus but the water would not go straight down the plug, it took a while to drain. There is no onsite parking ,the closest car park was a few minutes walk away and you have to get a ticket from reception for a discount. I eneded up paying £8 a day for parking.
The most disappointing part of the hotel though was the breakfasts. One thing i look forward to is a cooked breakfast when I'm on holiday and this was not provided. What was provided was a small box of cereal with a small carton of milk ,a muffin and a small carton of juice. All of which you had to collect from reception and take back to your room to eat. There was 3 of us and only 1 chair so not the best experience. What you get for breakfast should be made clear when booking not when you get the hotel.
We would have gone to another hotel if we had of had the money like quite a few customersdiddo while we was there. All in all a very disappointing experience and we would not be going back.
C A
C A, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
22 June 2021
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
21 June 2021
Jeff
Jeff, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 June 2021
Great stay
Hotel was in a great location. Friendly staff. No on site parking which wasn’t clear when we booked. But multi-storey car park near by. A little tired in places, but really liked the quirky layout due to its age. Would definitely stay here again.
Tricia
Tricia, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 April 2021
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
03 March 2020
Tj
Old and rickety
Dirtiest toilet I’ve seen ever
Hair on sheets.
Very disappointed-
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 December 2019
Lucia
Lucia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 December 2019
Mairi
Mairi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
09 December 2019
Excellent central location
Lovely room with an excellent location. The only downside is the noise throughout the night and what sounded like beer barrels being rolled out at 4am. But its not a bad compromise for the location. Would highly recommend
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
09 December 2019
A one nighter
Very pleasant and helpful staff, a building steeped in history in the centre of town. The food smelt amazing although I didnt eat there. My room was up quite a few different stairs, landings with twists and turns everywhere, but well signposted. Enjoyed my stay, thanks
Vince
Vince, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
04 December 2019
Central location and large rooms, although there wasn't a lift to the upper rooms. Overall I would recommend.
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 November 2019
Hard pillows and bar closed just before 11am but otherwise good
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
26 October 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
02 October 2019
Nice for a night!
Arrived 15 mins early and were not made welcome, told to come back at 3pm.
Bed a little bit too soft but duvet lovely and puffy. Bathroom nice and bright with fluffy towels and complimentary toiletries, shower had good water pressure but the control unit could do with a deep clean/replacement. Breakfast had a lovely selection of cereal, fruit and pastries. A good selection of hot drinks but the orange & apple juice were not fresh and did not taste good. The hot breakfast was served to order and very nice (stated sausages were local but tasted bulk standard and bland)
Overall, for the price we paid, a nice place for the night.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 September 2019
Margot
Margot, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
05 September 2019
Good place to stay
Had business meetings in Reading so book the George hotel as I’ve been there before and it’s right in the town centre comfortable and clean
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 August 2019
The room was lovely but no view, extractor fan in bathroom not working, room was boiling hot, no air conditioning but there was a fan. The window had a safety lock so only opened a small amount. Tv had poor reception. Breakfast was good though and room was modern and staff great.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 August 2019
Quite run down but good enough and clean. All staff were friendly and helpful. Very good location for the town
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
21 August 2019
Alun
Alun, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 August 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 August 2019
Harsha Reddy
Harsha Reddy, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
06 August 2019
generally good
Generally good but there was no WiFi available for the duration of my stay and the ‘cooked’ breakfast which I paid for was very limited - not my definition of a cooked breakfast all. More information should have been given.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
02 August 2019
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 July 2019
Nice old style building
Hotel looks very nice and old style. Going into the bar after checkin and was loads of flys just flying about.
The room was boiling hot making it a very uncomfortable experience. Had a fan in there to blow the hot air about
Heading back to hotel after the evening to have a night cap and they don’t serve after 2300. Had another couple of people also ask for a drink so the demand is there