🇬🇧 Reading, United Kingdom
Premier Inn
📍 Imperial Way, Reading, RG2 0TA
Your stay — Premier Inn
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Paul's Church (263 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Christ the King (996 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: St Agnes (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: The Well Church (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shinfield Players Theatre — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Ambrook Road Play Area — 600 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Whitley Wood Pharmacy — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
D&D Convenience — 264 m · ~3 min walk
Reading Green Park — 2.9 km · ~36 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs inside banks or the Post Office for reasonable rates; avoid the currency exchange desks at Heathrow or tourist bureaux, which often have poor rates and high fees.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and most small shops; a rare few market stalls or very small vendors may be cash-only.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service not included (check bill). Taxis: round up to nearest pound. Hotel staff: £1-2 per bag for porters, housekeeping not expected but a few pounds left if you wish.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or a flat white from a chain bakery or supermarket café – approx £2.50–£3.
A meal deal (sandwich, crisps, drink) from a supermarket or a hot sandwich from a bakery – approx £4.50–£6.
A main course in a high-street pub chain or a casual Italian place – approx £12–£15.
Reading has no dedicated street food market, but there are food trucks at the Oracle Riverside on weekends and near the train station; cheaper eats are found in the Covered Market (sandwiches, pasties, bagels).
Budget supermarkets: Aldi, Lidl, Asda, and Iceland – all have stores within a 10-minute drive or bus ride from most parts of RG2.
High-street shopping: the Oracle and Broad Street Mall have Primark, M&S, and high-street chain stores; for cheaper basics, try Primark or supermarket clothing sections (George at Asda, F&F at Tesco).
Cheapest way around: single bus fare approx £2 (tap-on, tap-off contactless). There is no day pass cheaper than two singles unless you buy a Reading Buses app bundle (approx £4 for a day). From Heathrow: take the RailAir coach to Reading station (then bus/taxi to RG2) – around £22 one-way; the airport express train is faster but more expensive.
Good to know — Reading
Type G · 230V
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$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 Premier Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · Whitley Wood Pharmacy — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Premier Inn?
Check-in at Premier Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Premier Inn?
A meal deal (sandwich, crisps, drink) from a supermarket or a hot sandwich from a bakery – approx £4.50–£6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Premier Inn?
Cheapest way around: single bus fare approx £2 (tap-on, tap-off contactless). There is no day pass cheaper than two singles unless you buy a Reading Buses app bundle (approx £4 for a day). From Heathrow: take the RailAir coach to Reading station (then bus/taxi to RG2) – around £22 one-way; the airport express train is faster but more expensive.
Top Attractions in Reading
💡 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.