Hotel The Narrowboat, Reading, United Kingdom

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The Narrowboat Hotel - Reading

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Overview

The 3-star Narrowboat Hotel is located in the centre of Reading and features Wi-Fi throughout the property, along with parking on site. Providing access to King's Meadow, this Reading hotel is approximately 5 minutes' drive from Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin and offers an à la carte restaurant.

Location

The property is about 45 km from London Heathrow airport and within walking distance of such cultural venues as South Street Arts Centre. Guests can visit Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock, which is only 100 metres away, and The Oracle Shopping Mall which is just 1 km from the Narrowboat Reading. Visit Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake, within a 15-minute drive of the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United Kingdom. The Narrowboat Hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Forbury Gardens nearly 5 minutes' drive away.

Huntley and Palmers bus stop is within close distance of this Reading property.

Rooms

Certain rooms have a carpeted floor along with a writing desk for guests' convenience. Also, they feature carpet flooring. Offering amenities such as free toiletries, the private bathrooms have a shower.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is provided in the restaurant. Bel the Dragon restaurant, featuring European dishes, is open for guests.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-21:30

from 07:00-11:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

At the hotel The Narrowboat guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room. There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Former name

bel & the dragon reading

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Flat-screen TV

Room features

Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about The Narrowboat Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	238 C$
📏 Distance to centre	800 m
✈️ Distance to airport	44.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport	London Heathrow, LHR

Location

Address

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Gas Works Road, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 3EQ

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Gas Works Road, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 3EQ

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

Museum

The Museum of Reading

980 m

The Oracle Shopping Centre

Reading

930 m

Park

Forbury Gardens

920 m

Museum

The Museum of English Rural Life

1.1 km

Museum

Reading Abbey Ruins

1.2 km

Abbots Walk St James Presbytery

St. James & St. William of York Church

670 m

Art object

Statue of Queen Victoria

820 m

Mall

The Oracle

1.0 km

6 Abbey Street

Chestnut Walk

610 m

Upper Woolhampton

Douai Abbey

710 m

Church

St Laurence's Church

770 m

London Road Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum

770 m

Gallery

The Lemon Grove Gallery Ltd

870 m

Church

Greyfriars Church

1.3 km

92 Napier Rd

King's Meadow

690 m

Church

Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin

1.1 km

26 The Forbury

Maiwand Lion

640 m

University

University of Reading

2.6 km

Museum

Cole Museum of Zoology

1.8 km

21 South St

South Street Arts Centre

880 m

1 Queen's Rd

Grosvenor Casino Reading Central

850 m

Reading RG1 2NJ

County Lock

1.2 km

Reading Museum

Britain's Bayeux Tapestry

800 m

Upper Redlands Rd

Wantage Hall

1.2 km

Mall

Broad Street Mall

1.2 km

George Street George Street

Christchurch Meadows

1.7 km

Church

Church of S Giles-in-Reading

920 m

Night club

Q Club

930 m

Reading RG6 1LF

Palmer Park

1.4 km

Museum

Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock

70 m

Restaurant

The Jolly Anglers

770 m

Restaurant

Kings Grill

730 m

Restaurant

Panino Cafe

810 m

Restaurant

Picnic Foods

890 m

Restaurant

Franco Manca Reading

960 m

Restaurant

O'Neill's

980 m

Restaurant

Master Naan

850 m

Reviews of The Narrowboat Hotel

8.2 /10

Great

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FAQ about The Narrowboat

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the The Narrowboat Hotel?

Staying at the The Narrowboat Hotel, you shouldn't miss Reading's main landmarks, Reading College and Christchurch Meadows, located within 9 and 20 minutes on foot respectively.

Which landmarks are closest to The Narrowboat Hotel hotel?

Guests of The Narrowboat Hotel hotel can visit Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock (around a 5-minute ride from the accommodation), or King's Meadow placed 14 minutes' walk away.

What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the Reading hotel?

Guests of the Reading hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated—8/10 according to reviews—restaurant Bel and The Dragon offering European cuisine.

What is check-in and check-out time at the The Narrowboat Hotel hotel?

Guests of the The Narrowboat Hotel hotel can check in from 15:00 to 21:30 and check out from 07:00.

What are the booking prices at The Narrowboat Hotel?

The prices at The Narrowboat Hotel start from £169.

What room types does the 3-star The Narrowboat Hotel comprise?

The 3-star The Narrowboat Hotel offers such room types as Queen Room, King Room, and Deluxe Queen Room.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?

Each room at the hotel includes an ironing set for guests' comfort.