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The Narrowboat Hotel

8.4
Very good (496 reviews) |
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Jun 01, 2025 - Jun 02, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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The Narrowboat Hotel Reading

Overview

Intro

The 3-star The Narrowboat Hotel Reading offers quick access to Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock, which is only a 5-minute walk away. Guests who stay at the budget hotel can park their car on site.

Rooms

The rooms have an iron with ironing board, as well as tea and coffee making facilities for your convenience. Nice touches include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and bath sheets.

Location

This Reading hotel is located 3.4 km from Bugs Bottom, around 700 metres from King's Meadow. The accommodation is within close proximity of Forbury Gardens in Reading.

Eat

A heartbeat away from the hotel, Bel and The Dragon serves European meals.

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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV

Rooms

  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Reviews

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93 /100 (421 reviews)
8.4 8.4 /10 (496 reviews)
8.4/10 Very good (496 reviews)
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  • Cleanliness 9
  • Comfort 8.9
  • Facilities 8.6
  • Free WiFi 8.1
  • Location 9
  • Total 8.4
  • Value for money 8.5
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Hilda

9.4/10
the staff were incredibly friendly and even upgraded my room for a special occasion. The location, right by the river, made for pleasant strolls, and I found it conveniently close to all the restaurants and attractions in the city center. My room was spacious and immaculate, with lovely touches like quality tea and coffee, plus complimentary sloe gin!
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Roderick

9.6/10
We loved the hotel’s excellent location by the canal, where it’s wonderfully peaceful yet still close to the city center. The staff were genuinely friendly and attentive, making our stay enjoyable. Not to mention, the breakfast was delicious and filled with lovely little touches. The room was spotless, offering a big, comfortable bed that ensured a good night's sleep.
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Robert

9.8/10
The location by the canal was picturesque, and we appreciated the complementary breakfast and spacious bathroom. The comfortable bed and lovely decor added to our overall experience, making us feel right at home.
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Timothy

9.4/10
The breakfast options were varied and delicious, offering quite a treat to start the day. the location was ideal, situated right by the canal, making it easy to explore the area.
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Location

Gas Works Road
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Reading Abbey Ruins 550 m (1804 ft)
  • 2. Statue of Queen Victoria 820 m (2690 ft)
  • 3. Greyfriars Church 1.26 km (4134 ft)
  • 4. Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock 70 m (230 ft)
  • 5. Forbury Gardens 770 m (2526 ft)
  • 6. Chestnut Walk 610 m (2001 ft)
  • 7. St. James & St. William of York Church 670 m (2198 ft)
  • 8. Reading 1.18 km (3871 ft)
  • 9. The Lemon Grove Gallery Ltd 870 m (2854 ft)
  • 10. The Museum of English Rural Life 1.07 km (3510 ft)
  • 1. O'Neill's 980 m (3215 ft)
  • 2. Panino Cafe 820 m (2690 ft)
  • 3. Master Naan 850 m (2789 ft)
  • 4. Picnic Foods 890 m (2920 ft)
  • 5. The Jolly Anglers 780 m (2559 ft)
  • 6. Kings Grill 740 m (2428 ft)
  • 7. Franco Manca Reading 960 m (3150 ft)
  • 1. Huntley and Palmers 280 m (919 ft)
  • 2. Forbury 400 m (1312 ft)
  • 3. Eldon Road 410 m (1345 ft)
  • 4. Reading College 650 m (2133 ft)
  • 5. RBH Main Entrance 940 m (3084 ft)