Title: Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | LED TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/ea4bece6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | LED TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/b078c4c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/f88c22da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/1682a07f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/5807a49b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Thames River, Rethink Living - Blakes Quay provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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) ### 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 - Housekeeping (weekly) - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11742800/11742792/e2f6e5a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SACO Reading - Castle Crescent Reading - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 138 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=11742792&PinnedHotelID=11742792&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8430000/8427000/8426998/0c29047b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 100 Kings Road by House of Fisher Reading City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 122 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=8426998&PinnedHotelID=8426998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8407700/8407695/71c93e10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### City Wall House by House of Fisher Reading City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.2 Very good 80 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=8407695&PinnedHotelID=8407695&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668600/1668504/1d887b38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Roseate Reading Reading City Centre - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 656 reviews £102 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=1668504&PinnedHotelID=1668504&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. 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 - Royal Berkshire Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Reading Museum and Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Oracle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - University of Reading - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles - Thames Valley Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile #### 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 - ‪AMT Coffee - ‬11 min walk - ‪Salisbury Conservative Club - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rethink Living - Blakes Quay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Rethink Living - Blakes Quay? > Self-parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night. ### What time is check-in at Rethink Living - Blakes Quay? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rethink Living - Blakes Quay? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Does Rethink Living - Blakes Quay provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Rethink Living - Blakes Quay located? > Located in Reading City Centre, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Kennet & Avon Canal and Thames River. Reading College and Royal Berkshire Hospital are also within 10 minutes. Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 15 minutes by foot and Reading Station is 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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