"The rooms and hotel need alot of updating as they are very poor and old fashioned and the room we got smelt of damp and the kettle was the size of a tea cup and the bath was tiny and overall it was shocking"
"The rooms and hotel need alot of updating as they are very poor and old fashioned and the room we got smelt of damp and the kettle was the size of a tea cup and the bath was tiny and overall it was shocking"
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
We went to the mill theatre and decided to stay over at the hotel. It was in an ideal position as only a short walk to the theatre. The room was lovely
We went to the mill theatre and decided to stay over at the hotel. It was in an ideal position as only a short walk to the theatre. The room was lovely
Very pleased to find it in a small village outside reading, with several medieval houses and near the river, though not on it. good restaurant and pub, and very busy.
Very pleased to find it in a small village outside reading, with several medieval houses and near the river, though not on it. good restaurant and pub, and very busy.
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed February 24, 2016Reviewed February 24, 2016
We had a friendly welcome from Jane and her staff. The room was comfortable and breakfast was excellent. The pub closed early on Sunday night, so we had to go elsewhere for food, but it meant a very peaceful night. Strongly recommended!
We had a friendly welcome from Jane and her staff. The room was comfortable and breakfast was excellent. The pub closed early on Sunday night, so we had to go elsewhere for food, but it meant a very peaceful night. Strongly recommended!
Whenever I'm down that way, the Bird in Hand is always the first place I look for availability. Not the biggest place but then the attraction is that it isn't one of those sterile chain hotels.
The staff are always friendly and welcoming, the beds are comfortable, the meals plentiful and the breakfast filling. All in all the perfect stopover.
Whenever I'm down that way, the Bird in Hand is always the first place I look for availability. Not the biggest place but then the attraction is that it isn't one of those sterile chain hotels.
The staff are always friendly and welcoming, the beds are comfortable, the meals plentiful and the breakfast filling. All in all the perfect stopover.
Ian
Reviewed December 16, 2014Reviewed December 16, 2014
We recently returned and stayed in a comfy double room last weekend.
Very well maintained hotel, room and facilities. The room was spotless. Great choice of indoor and outdoor seating and restaurant and bar services.
We were satisfied with the gym. We didn’t use the sauna and steam rooms this time.
Not the quietest of venues during event nights.
We recently returned and stayed in a comfy double room last weekend.
Very well maintained hotel, room and facilities. The room was spotless. Great choice of indoor and outdoor seating and restaurant and bar services.
We were satisfied with the gym. We didn’t use the sauna and steam rooms this time.
Not the quietest of venues during event nights.
Alison
Reviewed September 16, 2024Reviewed September 16, 2024
Very attentive staff despite arriving on a busy Saturday evening. Clean rooms, nice food with great service. Parked round the back so don't panic if no parking at the front. Booked family room which was on first floor - but no lift so tricky with baby buggy. Also room was quite warm and AC didn't work, but saying that I would book here again and was happy with this hotel.
Very attentive staff despite arriving on a busy Saturday evening. Clean rooms, nice food with great service. Parked round the back so don't panic if no parking at the front. Booked family room which was on first floor - but no lift so tricky with baby buggy. Also room was quite warm and AC didn't work, but saying that I would book here again and was happy with this hotel.
Perfect for an overnight stay, arriving late and leaving early for onward travel with a quick check in / out and extremely close to the station. Extremely quiet within the room and has everything we needed for our quick stay.
Perfect for an overnight stay, arriving late and leaving early for onward travel with a quick check in / out and extremely close to the station. Extremely quiet within the room and has everything we needed for our quick stay.
Neil
Reviewed November 7, 2026Reviewed November 7, 2026
Absolutely beautiful stay… happy with everything. Friendly and helpful staff, clean room, large and powerful shower. Will definitely be staying here again!
Absolutely beautiful stay… happy with everything. Friendly and helpful staff, clean room, large and powerful shower. Will definitely be staying here again!
Very handy for Reading station and local restaurants. It has a pool. The room was comfortable and it was very quiet even though on the main shopping street.
Very handy for Reading station and local restaurants. It has a pool. The room was comfortable and it was very quiet even though on the main shopping street.
Jane
Reviewed November 13, 2026Reviewed November 13, 2026