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Malmaison Reading

4.0 star property
Savor British cuisine for breakfast to dinner in style then relax with friends over drinks at the hotel's inviting bar.

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In the heart of Reading City Centre, Malmaison Reading offers an upscale retreat. Enjoy The Brasserie’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner options or unwind with a drink at the bar after a day exploring. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage and tour assistance are also available.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Club Deluxe Room

Club Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Club Double Room

Club Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Reading City Centre, a neighbourhood in Reading, Malmaison Reading is near a train station. Reading Museum and Town Hall and Hexagon are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Predator Assault, Laser Combat and Shinfield Studios. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madejski Stadium or Henley Cricket Club. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Map
18-20 Station Road, Reading, England, RG1 1JX

What's nearby

  • Forbury Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 1 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Guineas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Malmaison Reading

Upscale boutique hotel near Thames River
At Malmaison Reading, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and conference space. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Chez Mal Brasserie, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chez Mal Brasserie
  • Mal Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 624 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 23 for adults and from GBP 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per night (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

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Reading Malmaison
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Frequently asked questions

Is Malmaison Reading pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Malmaison Reading?

As of 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malmaison Reading on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$153.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Malmaison Reading?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Malmaison Reading?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Malmaison Reading located?

Located in Reading City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Reading Museum and Town Hall and Thames River. John Lewis Reading and Oracle are also within 5 minutes. Reading Station and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Malmaison Reading Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and location is unbeatable. Will stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and the environment are marvellous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with thoughtful amenities and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great rooms and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, delicious breakfast, extremely clean & comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finbar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and I appreciated it being ready early. The breakfast was also very good,.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sanjiv

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed by the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room perhaps we would have preferred no steps up to the bathroom but generally very comfortable , the shower with no lower output did not suit us .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, stylish and well designed rooms, showing its age in places though
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very polite friendly staff, free upgrade, and good continental and cooked breakfast in the restaurant. Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff from the breakfast to reception to the bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well appointed, modern hotel with poilite staff and an amazing breakfast - also perfectly located opposite the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Malmaison came to our rescue after we had booked into the Reading Travelodge. One look inside and we knew we had made a mistake. We booked into Malmaison and checked in less than an hour later. We were very happy. Our room was spacious, modern and clean. We received a warm welcome and had a fantastic stay while we explored reading.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was amazing. Friendly staff, convenient location, amazing amentities. 100% would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely situated close to train station. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was nice size and well equiped. Would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great restaurant. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family and I visiting Reading for a family wedding. We wanted a hotel that was near transportation and had an excellent rating. Malmaison did not disappoint. The staff friendly and fabulous. The rooms large, immaculate and comfortable. Can we talk about location…perfect if you want to jump on a train to visit anywhere in England (which we did). Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the train station scare you because once you walk thru the hotel doors, the outside stays outside! We plan to stay again and again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Right place right time

Very good hotel in a very good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, easy to check-in and they were accommodating. Conveniently located steps away from the transit hub. Marvelous place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room , fridge in room, sky sports on tv and great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very close to train station. Rooms have air conditioning so that was a plus! Attentive staff. We did not eat at the hotel so I cannot rate the food, but I would recommend the Malmaison for your stay in Reading.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Staff & service
Overall the property was somewhat tired in appearance. The “mood lighting” ( otherwise known as dim ) in the room covered a number of shortcomings. The staff however were friendly and efficient. Best area of the hotel was the restaurant for evening meal and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, very spacious room. Very close to the train station and shops. Very,very good soundproofing. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff. Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024