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부동산 — Thameside Hotel
The Thameside Hotel sits on the Reading riverside, a straightforward three-star with a functional lobby that smells of polished wood and coffee. Rooms are compact and clean; the selling point is the Thames Path literally outside the door. Good for a short stay if you want to wake up to the river, not for lingering indoors.
Reading 연대기
Reading grew from a Saxon settlement around its abbey, destroyed by Henry VIII, whose ruins remain. The 19th-century biscuit and brewing industries—Huntley & Palmers, Simonds—made it rich, leaving a legacy of Victorian red-brick factories now converted into flats and offices. Today Reading is a commuter hub and tech corridor with a busy town centre, a mile-long pedestrianised shopping street, and a festival in late August that shuts down the riverside.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Reading 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
May, June, September: warm enough for riverside walks, not overrun with students or festival crowds.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
August: Reading Festival (third weekend) doubles hotel rates; town heaves with concertgoers. Book months ahead or avoid entirely.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
April and October: cheaper rooms, cooler but mostly dry, the river quieter, and the town less frantic.
날씨 & 포장
July can feel muggy in the Thames Valley; afternoon thunderstorms are common. Pack a light rain jacket and sturdy shoes for towpath mud, not sandals.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Reading
- The Thames Path has reopened after the 2025 flood repairs; the stretch past Caversham Lock is accessible again.
- Reading Borough Council has extended the pedestrianised zone on Queen Victoria Street through summer 2026, with outdoor seating permits for cafes.
- New electric-hire bikes launched in April 2026 at ten docking stations; the closest to Thameside is outside the railway station, a 10-minute walk.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Thameside Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the rear courtyard, away from the A329. These rooms tend to be quieter and have a bit more natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or 1st floor, especially those overlooking the street side, as they get the most foot traffic and road noise from the nearby dual carriageway.
Best views
Rooms at the rear offer a view over the garden/courtyard rather than the main road; some higher front-facing rooms may see the Thames if you look right, but the A329 junction dominates that side.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, benefiting from distance from street-level noise and minimal lift traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
The Thameside sits right on the A329 roundabout, so constant traffic noise is a factor on the front side. The hotel's 3-star rating suggests no significant soundproofing upgrades, so request a rear-facing room for quiet sleep.
Insider tips
1. Free parking is very tight—ring ahead to reserve a space. 2. Skip the overpriced breakfast; walk 5 mins to the Oracle Riverside for a proper cafe near the Kennet canal.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
호텔 시설 — Thameside Hotel
Free standard WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; premium upgrade available at £5/day for 50 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Lift serves upper floors only; ground-floor rooms are stair-free
Complimentary digital PressReader access on hotel tablets; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for £20 (subject to availability)
Free, available for guests checking out before departure
Step-free access from car park via ramp; one accessible room on ground floor; no lift to basement meeting room
On-site parking: £10 per night (unreserved, 28 spaces); nearest public car park 'Caversham Centre' at £1.50/hour (24h); no EV charging
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold varies by card brand (typically £50 at check-in)
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Church: Greyfriars Church (168 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin (264 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St Mary's Church, Castle Street (305 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Providence Chapel (370 m · ~5 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Broad Street Mall — 158 m · ~2 min walk
Forbury Gardens — 815 m · ~10 min walk
Reading Museum — 583 m · ~7 min walk
Sub89 — 176 m · ~2 min walk
Randolph Mews Play Area — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
RBS — 93 m · ~1 min walk
Superdrug — 156 m · ~2 min walk
Mleczko Delikatesy — 15 m · ~1 min walk
RailAir Lounge — 551 m · ~7 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and train stations, which typically offer poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are widely accepted, though some small stalls or market traders may prefer cash.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants or leave ~10% for good service; taxis round up to nearest pound; hotel staff don't expect tips.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →A takeaway filter coffee from a cafe or chain costs about £2.50–£3.00.
A sandwich or soup from a supermarket meal deal costs around £4–£5; a pub lunch main is roughly £10–£12.
A main course at a casual pub or curry house is typically £10–£15; pizza or burger chains around £8–£12.
Reading's town centre has occasional street food markets (especially on weekends), but not a permanent dedicated cheap-eats area.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Aldi are the main budget supermarkets here.
High-street chains (Primark, Next, M&S) are in the Oracle shopping centre and Broad Street; charity shops on Reading's side streets offer cheap second-hand clothes.
A day bus pass (Reading Buses) costs about £5; from Heathrow, National Express coach to Reading station is about £20–£25 one way.
Buy supermarket meal deals for lunch instead of cafes; walk between central attractions as many are within a 20-minute stroll; look for 'early bird' or lunchtime set menus at restaurants for lower prices.
아는 것이 좋다 — Reading
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
ReadingIn the United Kingdom, dial 999 for all emergency services (police, ambulance, fire). For non-emergency situations, call 101 for police or visit your local NHS walk-in centre. Reading is in Berkshire, England.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Reading, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Thameside Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · RBS — 93 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Superdrug — 156 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
Find train tickets →Bath Hotel, Reading Town Centre → Reading Train Station, Town Centre, Oracle Shopping
💡 Day Rider ticket (£4.80) best for multiple journeys; buses are free for under-16s with Residents Discount Card; real-time tracking via app
Bath Hotel, Reading Town Centre → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
💡 Book in advance for airport transfers; traffic on M4 can add 20+ mins during rush hours (7-10am, 4-7pm)
Reading Bus Station (10 min walk from Bath Hotel) → London Airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted)
💡 Budget-friendly but slower; allow extra time for airport check-in; services can experience delays in traffic
Reading Station (5 min walk from Bath Hotel) → London Heathrow Terminal 5 / Central London
💡 TfL Rail Elizabeth Line fastest option to Heathrow; purchase Contactless/Oyster for savings; platform 10-12 for airport services
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Thameside Hotel?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the rear courtyard, away from the A329. These rooms tend to be quieter and have a bit more natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Thameside Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or 1st floor, especially those overlooking the street side, as they get the most foot traffic and road noise from the nearby dual carriageway.
Is Thameside Hotel noisy?
The Thameside sits right on the A329 roundabout, so constant traffic noise is a factor on the front side. The hotel's 3-star rating suggests no significant soundproofing upgrades, so request a rear-facing room for quiet sleep.
Which rooms have the best views at Thameside Hotel?
Rooms at the rear offer a view over the garden/courtyard rather than the main road; some higher front-facing rooms may see the Thames if you look right, but the A329 junction dominates that side.
What are insider tips for staying at Thameside Hotel?
1. Free parking is very tight—ring ahead to reserve a space. 2. Skip the overpriced breakfast; walk 5 mins to the Oracle Riverside for a proper cafe near the Kennet canal.
What time is check-in at Thameside Hotel?
Check-in at Thameside Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Thameside Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free standard WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; premium upgrade available at £5/day for 50 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Thameside Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Thameside Hotel?
A sandwich or soup from a supermarket meal deal costs around £4–£5; a pub lunch main is roughly £10–£12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Thameside Hotel?
A day bus pass (Reading Buses) costs about £5; from Heathrow, National Express coach to Reading station is about £20–£25 one way.
When is the best time to visit Reading?
May, June, September: warm enough for riverside walks, not overrun with students or festival crowds.
Reading 주요 관광지
💡 The Bayeux Tapestry gallery is on the first floor—go straight there before browsing the rest, as it's quieter in the morning.
💡 Bring your own food: the cafe is overpriced, but the gardens are perfect for a sandwich on a bench near the lion.
💡 Combine with Forbury Gardens—they're adjacent. Visit on Saturday for the Abbey Quarter guided walk (free, 11am start).
💡 Start at the Oracle shopping centre and walk east towards the King's Meadow—the murals change every few months, and there's a hidden sculpture trail.
💡 Walk over Caversham Bridge from town—it's a 20-minute stroll. Best in late spring when the roses are out.