Belle Vue House Hotel, Reading

2 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7tN
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Combining old charm with modern comforts, this beautiful Georgian house has been newly-refurbished and boasts a privileged position in Reading’s town centre, wi... more

 

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8/10 Overall rating

Category Average Rating
8/10 Check-in process
8/10 Your room
7/10 Working order of facilities / equipment
8/10 Order and cleanliness of the hotel
7/10 Performance of staff
8/10 Overall experience
9/10 Overall value for money
  • 4/10 Nick ( Young couple) 

    from Halifax , GB  on  August 5, 2008

    "I would not stay here again; we paid £70 and was told only at breakfast time on Sunday morning there was no cooked breakfast, what sort of 4* hotel was this? I have stayed in all sorts of hotels but have NEVER paid this sort of money and not been able to have a cooked breakfast, this is completely ridiculous. Check out was a stupidly early 10am, again, I would have expected it to be around 11am, perhaps midday. We only needed a bed for the night, with the assumption of a cooked breakfast, for this money I could have stayed up the road at a very nice hotel with bigger room, breakfast and a later check out. For future reference, I will be doing. I believe my girl friend is also adding a note on trip advisor about it too." (107127148)

    Smooth check in, was expected.

    Told this was a 4* hotel; this WAS NOT 4* accomodation. Room was tiny, ceiling falling off, bathroom had paper hanging off the walls and the room was very hot. Thankfully a fan was supplied in the room. Considering I was told this was a 4* hotel I am marking it as such. For a B&B with a cheaper rack rate, my view would have been very different!

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  July 8, 2008

    "We very much enjoyed our stay. This was a basic hotel with minimum services but a good value for the money. " (97153153)

    The hotel manager was great, very accommodationg and friendly.

    Very difficult to turn the shower on and off. The knob was hard to work and your soappy hand would slide off it. Need a shelf in the bath to hold personal items.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  June 27, 2008

    "It suited my purpose admirably being close to where I was working each day and also to the restaurants and shops when work had finished." (108076916)

    It was very quiet and clean

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  March 7, 2008

    Bobbi the manager was nice and helpful. The house was clean and quaint.

    difficulty of getting to train station, requiring a cab or waiting on a bus.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  July 2, 2007

    quick and convenient check in/check out. Friendly staff.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  June 5, 2007

    "Fair. Small room, but orderly." (99034463)

    Friendly staff

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  June 2, 2007

    very clean welcomeing food excellent plenty of choice would stay again

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  May 31, 2007

    "It was a very comfortable and friendly stay." (99811193)

    Clean and comfortable

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  February 24, 2007

    TV stations did not all work in my room.

  • 8/10 Russell ( Mature couple) 

    from Sheffield , United Kingdom;GB  on  February 10, 2007

    "We were staying overnight as we had travelled to a late afternoon funeral near Reading, and chose hotel because of good reviews. We thoroughly endorse them, particularly with regard to cleanliness and neatness. Manageress very friendly and helpful, breakfast very good" (99637832)

    Cleanliness

    TV set not very good.

  • 9/10 Malcolm ( Mature couple) 

    from Farnborough , United Kingdom;GB  on  January 21, 2007

    "Very friendly and helpful. Convenient for centre of Reading." (99254668)

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  December 17, 2006

    "This hotel is about 10 minutes WALK from the train station, but it will cost you to get there by taxi, due to the one way road system. The hotel is ok, but I found it could be a bit noisy in the evening and the morning." (99572897)

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  December 13, 2006

    "Friendly staff. The hotel is conveniently situated, 10-15 minutes to central Reading and the main railway station." (99687307)

    Clean room with good tea/coffee making facilities

    Shower temperature was difficult to adjust

  • 2/10 Robert ( Other) 

    from Leeds , United Kingdom;GB  on  December 11, 2006

    "Very disappointing, unhelpful and expensive for what it was." (99069697)

    Recently refurbished.

    Attitude of manageress/owner, the fact the ceiling leaked profusely throughout the night for which we recieved little apology and no offer of reduction of cost after we had to change rooms in the middle of the night, an inedible continental breakfast after a refusal to provide a cooked breakfast which was included when we booked but not when we arrived!!

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  December 8, 2006

    Landlady was friendly. Near to town centre. Free offstreet parking.

    Television did not work fully. No desk/working surface. Tinned tomatoes at breakfast.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  August 26, 2006

    It was very clean and comfortable

    It was located a little further out of town than I would have liked.

  • 7/10 Eileen ( Mature couple) 

    from La nucia , Spain;ES  on  July 27, 2006

    "WE WOULD HAVE WISHED TO KNOW THAT THERE WAS NO COOKED BREAKFAST FACILITY AT WEEKENDS. IT WAS OUR OBSERVATION THAT WHILE EFFORT HAD BEEN GIVEN TO THE PRELIMONARY REFURBISHMENT THERE WERE 12 MINOR FAULTS/DAMAGE IN THE ROOM THAT WOULD HAVE TAKEN OBSERVATION AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF HANDYMAN TIME TO CORRECT. THESE THINGS DETRACTED FROM THE OVERALL GOOD APPEARANCE OF THE ROOM." (3304722572)

    CLEAN +ATRACTIVE DECOR AND GOOD SIZE BATHROOM

    NO LIFT,

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 26, 2006

    close to town centre

    n/a

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  June 6, 2006

    "The hotel manager was very friendly and was very helpful during my stay. I was made to feel very welcome and noted that every effort was made to make my stay enjoyable. I would certainly recommend the hotel to any traveller." (3304624290)

    The room was a good size with an ensuite bathroom. The accommodation offered a variety of facilities with others readily available upon request.

  • 10/10 Andrea ( Family with older children) 

    from Banbury , United Kingdom;GB  on  May 7, 2006

    "Good value for money, clean, nicely decorated, comfortable. Only saw one staff member who was friendly and efficient." (3304619926)

    It was clean, comfortable, large enough for 3 adults

    Nothing to dislike

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  May 6, 2006

    "The hotel was small and friendly, ideal for someone travelling on their own. The room was lovely and spotlessly clean with en-suite facilities, tea/coffee, colour tv and plenty of wardrobe space. The location was good too, only a 5 min taxi ride into Reading town centre or a 15 minute walk. Breakfast was great, choice of continental or full English. If travelling in a car, parking space is available and included in price of stay. would definitely stay here again if in the area." (3304578786)

    The Belle Vue Hotel is a small and friendly guest house type accommodation, with very good staff who make you feel welcome.

    The only downside is that there wasn't a restaurant or bar but there is a pub a few doors down which serves food till 9pm which has a good menu.

  • 3/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  April 12, 2006

    "not adeguate for the rate payed." (3304445828)

    room and bathroom were quite good

    no enough staff, so it was impossible to receive telephone calls. no enough tables in the breakfast room, so I had to wait. a synthetic sheet under the cotton sheet, so it was impossible to sleep. no chair in the room. not adeguate for the rate payed.

  • 7/10 Astley ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Mkt.harborough , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 25, 2006

    Breakfast was a bit limited.

  • 10/10 Keith ( Family with older children) 

    from Arab , United States;US  on  February 6, 2006

    "Clean rooms, very comfortable beds, and a true English breakfast. The staff made our stay very enjoyable, went out of their way to be of assistance to us, and are to be highly commended for doing so." (3304122434)

    Situated very near the center of Reading, this hotel offers very good value for money, with some of the most attentive, friendly and helpful staff we have met in a long time.

    The only thing that may be of concern to some guests is the narrow, circular staircase to the upper floors.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  January 14, 2006

    Personal attendance of staff

    No chair or desk in my room. My room (#2) had low ceiling which especially in bathroom was not always convenient.

  • 8/10 Paul ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Surbiton , United Kingdom;GB  on  December 21, 2005

    The room was very clean and the shower was good. The breakfast was decent!

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  December 3, 2005

    "I'm quite pleased with everything about this hotel and wouldn't recommend any areas of improvement ... I'll definately book again." (3004139)

    clean, comfortable

  • 9/10 Paul ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Oldham , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 15, 2005

    Clean and tidy, very pleasant

    Sky television in the rooms

  • 7/10 Michael ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Rochdale , United Kingdom;GB  on  September 17, 2005

    "There was no desk or chair at which I could have worked during my stay. This is important for the business traveller. A failing light bulb in the corridor outside of the room had still not been replaced at the time of my departure - A Health & Safety issue at least." (2746978)

    Prompt breakfast service

    More facilities in room

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  August 13, 2005

    Staff is friendly and very helpful.

  • 4/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  July 6, 2005

    "The hotel is fairly convenient for the town centre and the standard of accommodation is reasonable for the price charged. It worked well for our one-night stay." (2389204)

    The standard of cleanliness was high and the room had a surprisingly good view (over the rooftops of Reading!)

    Briefing of temporary weekend staff. Check-in was a slow and rather chaotic process, and the member of staff who was on duty in the morning had not been informed that we had ordered and paid for breakfast!

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  June 19, 2005

    "Modern clean facilities. Very comfortable bed. Road noise was not noticable at all. Good shower with reasonable power. All in all a very nice small hotel that I would use again." (2299569)

    Nice area, reasonably close to railway station.

  • 9/10 James ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Nottingham , United Kingdom  on  May 8, 2005

    Excellent service from the staff and very helpful. Great location for the centre of town.

  • 8/10 Andrew ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Bexhill , United Kingdom  on  April 26, 2005

    "Not really a hotel but more a B&B. Overall a nice place to stay for this area. Small room and bathroom, recently renovated and comfortable. Lots of locals who obviously stay there alot which is always a good sign. Breakfast could be a bit better. Very friendly atmosphere. Only real problem is that its a bit noisy in the morning when everyone gets up, ok if you get up early!" (2158044)

    Very nice atmosphere.

    Sound insulation bad.

  • 7/10 Lasse ( Family with young children) 

    from Skjetten , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 29, 2005

    "Very nice and cosy house hotel! Excellent service from the staff! Whenever we are nearby, we will surely book this hotel again! Regards Yvonne with family :-)" (1980842)

    Close to town. Very cosy family hotel

  • 8/10 John ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Clevedon , United Kingdom  on  March 29, 2005

    "Easy to find, close to the city centre and comfortable. Good value for money - no bells and whistles but who needs them!" (2034411)

    Comfortable and convienient

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  March 15, 2005

    small hotel with nice rooms / near to the town center

    none

  • 9/10 Stephen ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Doncaster , United Kingdom  on  February 16, 2005

    "It was excellent - I should have no hesitation about recommending it to colleagues" (1863212)

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  February 7, 2005

    convienient the college

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  December 15, 2004

    Friendly and helpful staff/owners. Comfortable room.

  • 4/10 Neil ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Ormskirk , United Kingdom  on  November 21, 2004

    "No room service , No bar. After a long drive I do not want be looking around a town looking to get something to eat. At £60 I would expect a lot more , it did not evev manage the same standard as a Travell lodge. I have used your service exclusively(and sugested my team ues it) after this experience I would now suggest we use another service" (1695379)

    No bar or resteraunt on site, only offered pub 5 mins down road.

  • 9/10 Chris ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Fareham , United Kingdom  on  November 18, 2004

    "Overall this was excellent value for money. Very pleasant, comfortable room with good facilities. I would/will book this hotel again" (1647691)

    The room was bright, large, clean including the en-suite. Tea/Coffee facilities

    Breakfast not cooked thouroughly, portion size to small

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  November 8, 2004

    "Fairly central.Nice and clean room with great view.Friendly and helpful staff.Good english breakfast." (1631248)

    Quiet, cosy and informal.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  October 2, 2004

    Very friendly staff and clean hotel

    The bed was on a slant due to the matress and a draft coming fron the wall vents between the outside and the room, this made the room a bit damp. No remote control for the tv. No on suite bathroom but had a sink.

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