Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel

Hotels
Best Western
7.1 (1086 reviews)
98 Bath Road , Reading , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High breakfast prices

Categories

Cleanliness
5.3
Cleanliness was concerning with reports of dirty items and poor bathroom conditions.
Service
7.77
Staff were generally friendly and attentive, though some unhelpfulness reported at reception.
Location
8.3
Great location for exploring the area, close to amenities.
Room Quality
7.26
Rooms noted as good quality but with some issues like dated decor.
Amenities
7.29
Standard amenities but noted lack of lift and some cleanliness issues.
Value for Money
7.25
Adequate for price, though some felt prices were high for breakfast.
Food and Beverage
6.3
Breakfast quality varied; some issues reported with cleanliness affecting service.
Overall Experience
7.36
Mixed experiences, generally decent but several concerns noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 05:56

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated less than 1 mile from junction 12 off the M4 motorway, the Best Western Calcot Hotel offers easy access to various business parks and entertainment hubs in Reading.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay with amenities like free Wi-Fi, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities in each bedroom, ensuring a relaxing experience for guests.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in freshly prepared meals at the Wyborn restaurant, including the renowned carvery dinners on Sunday lunchtimes, and sip on fresh coffee at the Old Berkshire lounge.

To experience convenience, comfort, and culinary delights, book your stay at Best Western Calcot Hotel today!

Important information:

A £50 per night authorization is required for any additional incidentals.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LON

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 1086 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.3
Service: 7.77
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 7.26
Amenities: 7.29
Value for Money: 7.25
Food and Beverage: 6.3
Overall Experience: 7.36
Y
Yvonne couple gb
8
Met our needs
Pros:

Good location for Henley on Thames

Cons:

Rooms a little dated

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
2
Never again
Cons:

No-one was ever at the front desk, the room was dirty (carpet covered in stains, shower curtain was orange, random red stain on bathroom floor, grouting was orange etc.) and room was hot, there was barely any hot water, room was dated and not like any of the photos, bed was uncomfortable.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
B
Bruce couple gb
10
Pros:

All ok

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
J
Julian couple gb
8
Pros:

Efficient and polite staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
M
Marie Anne solo_traveller fr
8
Bien
Pros:

Le personnel

Cons:

La température de la chambre.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
F
Ffion solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
J
joanne couple gb
4
meh
Pros:

location

Cons:

beds are awful
tired old hotel

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
R
Roger couple gb
4
Pros:

Check in
Breakfast

Cons:

lack of natural ventilation
mould and grime in bathroom

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
H
Huw solo_traveller gb
8
Comfortable hotel in good location for those with a car wanting to access the M4
Pros:

Good location, good size bedrooms and comfortable lounge

Cons:

Nothing in particular

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
N
Nick extended_group gb
8
Pros:

The reception and bar staff were excellent, the room was clean and quiet.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
M
Melanie couple gb
8
The hotel itself was fairly average, but the warm, welcoming, and consistently helpful staff made our stay much more enj
Pros:

The staff were the highlight of this hotel stay. All were extremely welcoming and friendly and attentive.
Additionally the breakfast was of excellent quality.

Cons:

The room was very dated, and some areas of the hotel would benefit from an upgrade.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
S
Simon solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Mercy couple gb
4
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
A
Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
S
Sidhesh solo_traveller de
6
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
D
David couple au
10
Excellent staff, great location, v positive experience overall and definitely value for money
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
J
Jeanette couple gb
10
Was a perfect stay
Pros:

Location was great as I was visiting my bro and ur was only 10 mins away which was good breakfast was good

Cons:

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
7
Nice, a bit dated in need of a refresh
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
C
Cathey couple us
8
We landed at LHR , we could have taken the train but was told the bus was direct to train station, than a city bus and i
Pros:

Very good and friendly staff, good location, great breakfast and dinners .

Cons:

I have no complaints.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
G
Ghitescu couple ro
6
2026-06-22 via Nuitee