Title: Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Apartment with kitchen, near Thames River ## Photo gallery for Rethink Living - Blakes Quay ![Exterior - Rethink Living - Blakes Quay (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/f88c22da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board - Rethink Living - Blakes Quay (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/1682a07f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room dining - Rethink Living - Blakes Quay (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/fbacd927.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | LED TV - Rethink Living - Blakes Quay (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/b078c4c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board - Rethink Living - Blakes Quay (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/5807a49b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Thames River, Rethink Living - Blakes Quay provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Apartment with kitchen, near Thames River This smoke-free apartment building features self parking, express check-in and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Weekly housekeeping is available. Guest accommodation at this apartment offers washers/dryers and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Reading apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Parking on site (GBP 10 per night) - Limited on-site self parking ### Family friendly - Free cot - Highchair ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Premium bedding - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Free toiletries - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - LED TV with digital channels ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Free bottled water - Iron/ironing board - Weekly housekeeping ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Soundproofing ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33641800/33641739/41d9b124.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kings Apartments by Flagons Living Reading - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=33641739&PinnedHotelID=33641739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119330000/119324400/119324369/0cdc9011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Spacious apartment located in the heart of it all! 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Free cots are available on request at the property ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cleaning fee: GBP 36 per accommodation, per stay. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair This property accepts credit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties ### Property is also known as Rethink Living Blakes Quay Apartment Reading Rethink Living Blakes Quay Apartment Rethink Living Blakes Quay Reading Rethink Living Blakes Quay Rethink Living Blakes Quay Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Reading Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Apartment Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Apartment Reading ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.45531%2C-0.95874&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZgH62lLmsXlEciZaaennIvacHwc=) Blakes Quay, Gas Works Road, Reading, England, RG1 3EW #### What's nearby - Reading Abbey Ruins \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Royal Berkshire Hospital \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Forbury Gardens \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Reading Museum and Town Hall \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Oracle \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 15 min walk - Farnborough (FAB) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Back of Beyond (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Hope And Bear - ‬13 min walk - ‪Salisbury Conservative Club - ‬10 min walk - ‪AMT Coffee - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rethink Living - Blakes Quay pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Rethink Living - Blakes Quay? ### What time is check-in at Rethink Living - Blakes Quay? ### What time is check-out at Rethink Living - Blakes Quay? ### Does Rethink Living - Blakes Quay provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Rethink Living - Blakes Quay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Atanas 25 Nov 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The flat was perfect. It was a bussines trip and that nice apartment helped not to miss home so much. ##### Atanas Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin 18 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Erin Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hilton London Kensington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Kensington.h26612.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Birmingham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Birmingham.h15832.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal Hotel London City - Tower of London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-London-City-Tower-Hill.h530052.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Plaza London Riverbank](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Park-Plaza-London-Riverbank.h1183908.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal National Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Royal-National-Hotel.h55001.Hotel-Information) > > [The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-The-Edwardian-Manchester.h1044199.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Birmingham Metropole](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Hilton-Birmingham-Metropole.h436233.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Paddington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Paddington.h598182.Hotel-Information) > > [Strand Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Strand-Palace-Hotel.h179.Hotel-Information) > > [Titanic Hotel Liverpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Hotels-Titanic-Hotel-Liverpool.h7763320.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental London - The O2 by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-InterContinental-London-The-O2.h11518997.Hotel-Information) > > [The Savoy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Savoy.h27158.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge London Covent Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Travelodge-London-Covent-Garden.h23389.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Sofitel-London-Heathrow.h1740977.Hotel-Information) > > [Corinthia London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Corinthia-London.h3849185.Hotel-Information) > > [Zedwell Piccadilly Circus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Zedwell-Piccadilly-Trocadero.h42297074.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La The Shard, London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Shard.h8035714.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tower Hotel, by Thistle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Tower-Hotel.h2479.Hotel-Information) > > [London Hilton on Park Lane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-London-Hilton-On-Park-Lane.h26769.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Park-Plaza-Westminster-Bridge-London.h3113039.Hotel-Information) > > [The Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Hotels-The-Municipal-Hotel-Liverpool-Mgallery.h91370465.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Kensington-High-St.h9789.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Birmingham.h789053.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cumberland, London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Cumberland.h21659.Hotel-Information) > > [Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Copthorne-Tara-Hotel-London-Kensington.h26145.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-London-St-Pauls.h1457972.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-London-Tower-Of-London.h3977996.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-London-Tower-Bridge.h4190769.Hotel-Information) ---