Crescent Hotel

Hotels
5 (376 reviews)
35 Coley Avenue , Reading , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Golfing on site
Tennis lessons on site
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Japanese garden
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and quiet
Friendly staff
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Noisy environment
Poor facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
3
Multiple reviews mention dust, dirt, mold, and a filthy environment.
Service
7
Reception staff received positive mentions, contributing to a favorable impression.
Location
7.5
Convenient location mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
3.5
Some complaints about noise and overall poor condition, though some comfort reported with beds.
Amenities
4.5
Mixed mentions; basic amenities are functional but in poor repair.
Value for Money
6
Considered cheap, but many feel quality does not meet expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
4.5
Not mentioned in reviews; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
4
Mixed reviews with complaints about quality vs price, but some positive experiences noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-27 09:10

Property Description

Charming Victorian Hotel in Central Reading

Historic Elegance: The Crescent Hotel, established in 1890, boasts preserved Victorian features, offering a unique and charming stay experience.

Convenient Location: Situated in the heart of Reading, our hotel provides easy access to attractions like the Royal Henley Regatta and the Oracle and Microsoft Campus, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Comforts: Enjoy complimentary WiFi, private parking, and select rooms with tranquil garden views, ensuring a relaxing and convenient stay.

Experience the historic charm and modern comforts of the Crescent Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that for bookings of 5 nights or more, special terms apply. A deposit equal to 20% of the total cost of the booking will be charged by the hotel at the time of booking. This deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

5
Based on 376 reviews
Cleanliness: 3
Service: 7
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 4.5
Overall Experience: 4
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Kelly • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Shellie • solo_traveller • gb
4
I was willing to give this hotel the benefit of the doubt, wish I hadn’t.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dilapidated and run down. Mould in the bedroom, vanity unit falling off wall, blind damaged, thin duvet, dirty duvet, dirty mattress protector and only 1 pillow.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Tomas • solo_traveller • gb
8
For fifty quid it's better then you expect
Pros:

Great staff and friendly atmosphere

Cons:

One pillow.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • solo_traveller • gb
4
it's not a great place but it was cheapest with parking at the time. still too much for what it was.
Pros:

Nothing but booked it knowing it was bad.

Cons:

people are living there.

beds are unfortunately and room smelt of urine as people must have been using the sink as a toilet.

dust all down side of bed. sink was coming away from the wall. walls are paper thin

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • family_with_children • ca
6
It was alright
Pros:

The room was clean and the staff was efficient and helpful when they were on the site.

Cons:

The beds weren't particularly comfortable

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Matharu • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Hristo • couple • bg
5
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
4
Never again
Pros:

Friendly man on desk

Cons:

Noise from bedroom next to ours most of the night till we left at 8am. Sounded like either drunk or stones shouting to himself.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • gb
1
This property should be thoroughly investigated by the council.
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

The whole property was a disgrace to the hotel service industry. There was mold down the side of the window, rust on the radiator, a busted sink, broken draw, and a hole in the mattress which looked like the entryway to rat's nest.
When I pointed out everything to the guy at the desk, he made a defensive statement of how, apparently, for the prices they charge, "it's not worth investing in maintenance checks to bring the building up to code."
If you think like that, you aren't in the right line of work.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Junior Ess • solo_traveller • pk
1
Woudnt stay here again bad service and dirty room
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Staff was rude and smoking weed in room

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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LynsieRose Crisselle • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Toby • family_with_children • au
1
Pros:

Chain smoking hash next door. Go somewhere else.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Lyublinskyy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Ranj • solo_traveller • gr
5
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Ana • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very good value for money.
Pros:

Clean, cosy room, own bathroom. Loved it.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
2
Though the price was attractive, and the location was good, The Crescent failed in absolutely every
Pros:

Proximity to Reading Town Centre

Cons:

Room grubby, thin duvet, heating didn’t work, poorly fitted vanity unit, tepid hot water in room, poorly fitted and stained carpet, only a single electrical socket, tea and coffee not replenished, tepid shower in bathroom, soiled toilet not cleaned, no staff available, smell of cannabis use permeated communal areas, no plug for sink in bathroom.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Carolin • couple • gb
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Funny marks on wall next to bed, smelt of cigarettes, broken tiles,

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Vimla • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Renzil • extended_group • gb
1
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee