i stayed for one night in the hotel with a group of friends, the bar downstairs was amazingly cheap and a great laugh!! the atmosphere and staff were great, the rooms weren't like any of the reviews i had read, the shower was like a jet wash :D the bed was comfy overall it was a very good hotel overall.... More

Somebody else said "I stayed one night in this hotel above a pub. Its a bit quirky, a bit basic and probably a bit overpriced. Be warned, there is no lift and the stairs are steep." Let's add that cleanliness is not a Great Expectations strongpoint. There is no service. There is much better around to choose from in Reading... More

I stayed one night in this hotel above a pub. Its a bit quirky, a bit basic and probably a bit overpriced. Be warned, there is no lift and the stairs are steep. The bedroom was OK - very large with 3 beds in it. The bathroom again was ok. The young man who checked-me in was friendly and polite,... More

Stayed here with two other friends for one night (a Saturday night) at the start of October '11, as we had an early start the next day - for a golf weekend nearby. The room was great, we each had a single bed, towels, clean room, clean bathroom etc etc. The room was bright and had comfortably enough room for... More

I had been wanting to stay here for a few years. The websites give a nice impression - a non chain, almost-boutique hotel with character and a great name. The reality, sadly, did not live up to expectation (no pun intended). The best way I can describe it is this: imagine a spit-and-sawdust type pub with loud music and an... More

I didn't have great expectations of this pub-with-rooms, but I was not prepared for what greeted me. Checking in at the bar, which manages to combine the sophistication of a Wetherspoons with the luxury of McDonalds, a scowling lad scowled even more when I asked if the room was very small by snarling 'You get the room you booked'. His... More

Room was large, bright and spacious. Bathroom was modern, very large and everything was clean. Traditional English breakfast was provided with room and was large and a good meal. Good value for the cost.

A very nice comfortable hotel with lots of character. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The rooms are comfortable with TV/Coffee/tea making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is included either full cooked, or continental. Room has shower cubicle [power] which is great in morning. Hotel is centraly situated for shopping malls, pubs/clubs, high street stores etc. all within few minutes walk.... More