Beech House Hotel

No 24 hour check in desk. Our EasyJet flight was delayed by 2 hours (the usual terrible service from them) so we couldnt get to the hotel before 10:30pm. They need to offer a 24 hour check in desk imo

Perfect for me as it’s right across from the office but probably not so great if you wanted to be in the city centre although it’s only an £8 taxi ride or £2 bus ride. Opposite a Beefeater which was handy but I would prefer an on-site bar and restaurant. Felt a bit uncomfortable on check-in to be asked if I was a smoker (I’m not) and if anyone would be joining me later 😳. Didn’t like the bed being made up with sheets, blanket and counter pane as it’s quite uncomfortable particularly on one of the hottest days of the year although the mobile air conditioning unit helped (first time I’ve had sheets and blankets for over 30 years since the day I got married despite extensive business (weekly) and leisure travel (4-6 times a year)). Hotel was very clean and the bathroom was well equipped. A bottle of water would have been a welcome addition to the room particularly in such hot weather. Not sure who to recommend the hotel to as it’s neither a corporate hotel with all the amenities or a home from home. Breakfast was on offer for an additional £15 and I decided to wait until I checked in to see. As I wanted to be in the office for 8am and there was no menu available, times of service or visibility of a dining room, other facilities or even other guests, I decided it may be too intimate and opted for a cold sandwich I had stored in the office fridge ‘just in case’. Was similarly priced to the executive room I had in the Novotel last week which had a full buffet breakfast included.

We stayed one night in a quirky little room (No 10), long and thin with the Fire Escape door at the end. Very clean, equipped with tea and coffee etc, spacious bathroom, quiet room over looking a lovely garden. We did need the fan supplied (Thank you) even with the windows open it was warm. Staff were very friendly and helpful, a 10 min taxi drive to the station with regular buses running into town just outside. Our room price didn't include breakfast which we didn't have as the price tag of £30 seemed a bit steep! Comfortable stay.

It was Royal Ascot week and so that meant we headed down to Reading for our annual stay at this lovely hotel. We find it to be the perfect base if going to RA as the station is just a ten minute taxi ride away. We have stayed at Beech House a number of times and each time we have received a lovely welcome. The room we had this year (9) was spacious and clean with the comfiest bed I think we have ever slept in! The breakfast menu is traditional and varied....the sausages are superb! We really love this hotel, its cosy, friendly and perfectly positioned for our needs. Once again it is a 5* rating from us.!

A lovely, clean and very comfortable hotel, I stayed here for a work trip to reading and this hotel was perfect for the occasion. The breakfast was great and the owners of the hotel took great care of us. I had a great night sleep here without any disturbances. I have to give a big thanks to the owner, my car battery had gone flat and he was very kind to jump start it for me without any haste! Highly recommend this place and very kind owners!

I cannot recommend this hotel more highly. Stayed a night on a business trip. I received a warm welcome, great check in, the room is spotlessly clean and comfortable, breakfast was lovely. It’s so peaceful here. If I’m ever back in Reading I will make a beeline for this hotel. It’s lovely to find an independent hotel with such a high standard of service in a sea of soulless chain hotels that we have today.

Everything was top class. From the attention beforehand to the day and total stay. The details were impressive with nothing missed. Every comfort thought and catered for. Staff were efficient, professional and polite. Lovely setting very useful for Reading and elegant decor while still homey and welcoming. Great value.