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White Crescent Hotel building and paved forecourt viewed from the road
Reading

Crescent Hotel

A small hotel on Reading’s Coley Avenue

Crescent Hotel has single, double, twin, triple and family rooms, plus a studio, on Coley Avenue southwest of Reading town centre. On-site parking and several private-bathroom options may be useful for a short stay. Guests have also raised recurring concerns about cleanliness, maintenance and noise, so read the latest feedback and check the room carefully before choosing.

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35 Coley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6LL, United KingdomLocation

Why consider Crescent Hotel?

For a Reading visit where on-site parking and a choice of bed arrangements matter. Start with the bathroom: the compact single shares facilities, while the other room types have private bathrooms.

Worth knowing: Guest feedback is poor overall, with recurring cleanliness, maintenance and noise concerns. Read the dated scores and individual accounts before booking.

Address
35 Coley Avenue, Reading
Room choice
Six advertised types
Arrival
From 4 pm; notify arrival time
Breakfast
Do not assume it is provided

Overview

Choose the room, then plan the stay

Crescent Hotel occupies a Grade II-listed building on Coley Avenue, southwest of Reading town centre. Its white frontage belongs to a building group dated by Historic England to around the 1840s. On-site parking and a choice of room arrangements are the practical attractions: the compact single shares a bathroom, while the doubles, twins, larger rooms and studio have private bathrooms.

Guest feedback needs careful attention. Some guests praise the staff and location, while others describe problems with cleanliness, upkeep and noise between rooms. Read the latest detailed reviews and settle any essential room requirements before booking.

Crescent Hotel

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Rooms

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Double-room bed beside a red headboard wall, desk and television

Double Room Ensuite

Sleeps 212 m²

A double with one double bed, about 12 square metres, a desk, kettle and garden outlook. The private bathroom is described with an electric shower; ask about the exact arrangement if a bathtub matters. No extra beds are offered. The room photograph has a June 2011 date stamp, so ask for a recent view before relying on its condition.

Facilities
  • 1 double bed
  • Private bathroom; shower arrangement to confirm
  • Garden view
  • Desk
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors reached by stairs
  • Clothes rack
  • Linen, towels, toiletries and hairdryer reported
  • No extra beds
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Twin-room beds with a shared dressing table and basin area

Twin Room en suite

Sleeps 212 m²

A twin with two single beds, about 12 square metres, and a private bathroom. There is a desk, kettle and television. Upper floors are reached by stairs; ask which floor the allocated room is on if steps matter.

Facilities
  • 2 single beds
  • Private bathroom; shower arrangement to confirm
  • Garden view
  • Desk
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors reached by stairs
  • Clothes rack
  • Linen, towels, toiletries and hairdryer reported
  • No extra beds
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Triple-room view with separate beds and bedside furniture

Triple Room - En Suite

Sleeps 315 m²

A triple of about 15 square metres with three single beds and a private bathroom. It is the separate-bed option for a group of three. Enter the full party and children’s ages when checking availability.

Facilities
  • 3 single beds
  • Private bathroom; shower arrangement to confirm
  • Garden view
  • Desk
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors reached by stairs
  • Clothes rack
  • Linen, towels, toiletries and hairdryer reported
  • No extra beds
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Compact single-room bed beside a wooden wardrobe and bedside wall light

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 16 m²

A compact single of about 6 square metres, with one single bed and a shared bathroom and toilet. There is a desk, kettle and television. Ask how far the allocated bathroom is from the bedroom and whether stairs are involved, then read recent comments about the shared facilities before choosing.

Facilities
  • 1 single bed
  • Shared bathroom and toilet
  • Garden view
  • Desk
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors reached by stairs
  • Clothes rack
  • Linen, towels, toiletries and hairdryer reported
  • No extra beds
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Family-room view showing a bed and dressing table beside the window

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Sleeps 418 m²

A family room of about 18 square metres with one double and two single beds, a private bathroom and a refrigerator. Check the permitted party and any cot arrangement when booking. No extra beds are offered.

Facilities
  • 2 single beds and 1 double bed
  • Private bathroom; shower arrangement to confirm
  • Garden view
  • Desk
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors reached by stairs
  • Clothes rack
  • Linen, towels, toiletries and hairdryer reported
  • No extra beds
Check availability
Studio bed with a refrigerator and kitchenette visible along the wall

Standard Studio

Sleeps 112 m²

A studio of about 12 square metres with a double bed, private bathroom, refrigerator and microwave. The advertised capacity is one, despite the double bed; ask before booking for two. Check any cooking equipment needed, as a full kitchen and hob have not been confirmed.

Facilities
  • 1 double bed
  • Private bathroom; shower arrangement to confirm
  • Garden view
  • Desk
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors reached by stairs
  • Clothes rack
  • Linen, towels, toiletries and hairdryer reported
  • No extra beds
Check availability

A good fit for

  • Guests who value a choice between private-bathroom rooms and a compact single with shared facilities.
  • Drivers who confirm the parking procedure before arrival.
  • Travellers willing to weigh the dated guest feedback and confirm the current room condition.

Worth knowing

  • Guests have raised recurring concerns about cleanliness, maintenance and noise, although individual experiences vary.
  • The photographed front entrance has steps, and upper-floor rooms are reached by stairs. Ask about the actual entrance, allocated floor and complete bathroom route if step-free access matters.
  • Breakfast service is unconfirmed. Older host answers and guest accounts say it was unavailable, so arrange meals separately unless the hotel confirms otherwise.
  • Some photographs are old: one double-room image has a June 2011 date stamp. Ask for a recent view of the room if its condition is important to the decision.

Verdict

Is Crescent Hotel right for you?

The room range and parking may suit a straightforward Reading visit. Choose the bathroom and bed arrangement first, then weigh the poor guest feedback carefully. Settle essential facilities and arrival details before committing.

Facilities

Facilities

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Squash off site (extra charge)
  • Golf course within 3 km (extra charge)
  • Tennis court off site (extra charge)

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the property

Parking

  • Free on-site parking; ask about permits and space

Services

  • Daily housekeeping (extra charge)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors reached by stairs

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Polish

Location

Get to know the neighbourhood

Crescent Hotel is at 35 Coley Avenue, Reading RG1 6LL, southwest of the town-centre shopping and riverside areas. Reading West and Reading main station are different stops, with different access arrangements. Choose the station and onward route that suit the trip.

Crescent Hotel35 Coley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6LL

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Crescent Hotel

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Arrange arrival

Check-in is from 4 pm to 12.30 am, with the expected arrival time given in advance. Other booking services end the window at midnight, so obtain confirmed instructions for any arrival after midnight. Check-out is from 7 am to 11 am; early arrival or late departure needs agreement and may cost extra.

Check parking instructions

Free on-site parking is advertised without advance reservation. Older correspondence mentions a permit sign, so ask about vehicle registration or permits and follow the current signs when parking.

Steps and shared facilities

The photographed front entrance has steps and upper-floor rooms are reached by stairs. The actual guest entrance, room floor and complete route to the bathroom have not been confirmed. Ask about each part before booking if step-free access is essential.

Choose the railway station

Reading main station has lifts and step-free access to all platforms. Reading West has only partial step-free access and no lifts. Check the onward route to Coley Avenue separately; an accessible station does not establish a step-free hotel arrival.

Heathrow connections

RailAir coaches link Reading railway station and Heathrow. Check the operator’s current timetable, terminal and luggage arrangements, then allow separately for reaching the station from the hotel.

Reading Museum
At Reading Town Hall, with the main visitor entrance on Blagrave Street. General admission is free; check opening days and Bayeux Gallery access before visiting.
Forbury Gardens and Abbey Quarter
Pair the public gardens with the Abbey Ruins for a central heritage outing. Check current access if an event is taking place.
The Oracle
Central shopping and dining beside the Kennet. Use the centre’s current visitor information for access and parking arrangements.
The Museum of English Rural Life
At 6 Redlands Road, with free general museum admission and a step-free main entrance. Check opening days and any separate archive appointment; the hotel-to-museum route has not been surveyed.

The area

Plan the final part of the journey

Reading Museum, Forbury Gardens and the Abbey Ruins can form a central day out. The museum’s main entrance is on Blagrave Street; check its opening calendar and Bayeux Gallery access before travelling. The Oracle adds shopping and places to eat beside the Kennet. For a festival or football visit, plan to the actual event entrance and check the return transport. Walking routes from the hotel’s guest entrance have not been confirmed, so no hotel-to-venue walking time is promised.

Guest reviews

Guest reviews

4.5/ 10

168 Guest reviews

Guests have given mixed accounts, with poor scores across several categories. Some praise staff, location or a clean and comfortable room; others describe cleanliness problems, maintenance issues and noise. Read the dates and details of each account, then compare the latest feedback before choosing.

Guest feedback is paraphrased. Scores reflect the source on the date shown. October 21, 2026

Staff6.5
Facilities4.6
Cleanliness5
Comfort5
Value for money5.4
Location6.7
Free Wi-Fi5.2

CameronFamilyCanada

6/ 10

Cameron found the room clean and staff helpful when present, but was less satisfied with the beds.

SatieSolo travellerUnited Kingdom

6/ 10

Satie spoke positively about Ali at reception. The captured review did not include a separate criticism.

JanetCoupleUnited Kingdom

5/ 10

Janet found the accommodation dated but clean. Noise from other guests affected the stay.

OnyinyechiSolo travellerNigeria

6/ 10

Onyinyechi found the room comfortable, while noting that breakfast was not provided during the June 2024 stay.

MugariSolo travellerUnited Kingdom

5/ 10

Mugari reported overnight shouting and noise from an upstairs room that prevented sleep.

LilyCoupleUnited Kingdom

6/ 10

Lily liked the staff, room space and festival location. She also reported inconsistent shower temperature and pressure, cleanliness problems and bites. These are attributed experiences; the report of bites does not establish their cause.

CarolinCoupleUnited Kingdom

4/ 10

Carolin valued the location but reported marks beside the bed, a cigarette smell and damaged tiles.

MandalasiSolo travellerUnited Kingdom

4/ 10

Mandalasi reported stained bedding, an uncomfortable mattress, an inadequately maintained shared bathroom and noise passing between rooms.

PagetCoupleUnited Kingdom

6/ 10

Paget found staff pleasant and the property straightforward to reach. A television remote did not work as expected.

BamberSolo travellerUnited Kingdom

3/ 10

Bamber described the stay as matching limited expectations. The captured account provided little further detail about the room.

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The practical details

Before you go

Stay essentials

Crescent Hotel

Check-in
Check-out
Pets
Not allowed
Smoking
Not allowed

Arrival

Check-in is from 4 pm to 12.30 am, with the expected arrival time given in advance. Other booking services end check-in at midnight, so agree any arrival after midnight directly. Reception staffing throughout the window and separate after-hours arrangements have not been confirmed.

Departure

Check-out is from 7 am to 11 am. Early check-in and late check-out need agreement and may cost extra.

Children and cots

Children older than one are accepted, and guests aged 18 and above count as adults. Cots for children aged one or two are offered free on request under the current room terms, subject to availability. Other booking services show no cots, so obtain confirmation for the actual room if one is essential. Extra beds are not offered. Enter every child’s age when checking availability.

Pets

Ordinary pets are not accepted. Ask the hotel about any assistance-animal requirements before booking; a separate arrangement has not been confirmed.

Smoking

The property is listed as non-smoking throughout.

Cancellation and payment

Cancellation and prepayment depend on the chosen room and booking option. Bankcard and cash are shown as accepted methods; check the payment arrangement for the actual booking.

Longer stays

Stays of five nights or more carry a 20% deposit at booking under the published fine print, with that deposit non-refundable if cancelled. Read the current terms before committing to a longer stay.

Groups

Booking more than five rooms may bring different conditions and supplements. Agree the group arrangement with the hotel; the number of room types does not establish its total capacity.

Parking

Free on-site parking is advertised. Confirm any permit or vehicle-registration requirement, space and vehicle suitability before arrival.

Breakfast and meals

Breakfast service is unconfirmed. Older host and guest accounts say it was unavailable, so arrange meals separately unless the hotel confirms a current service. The dining-space photograph does not establish an open restaurant.

Housekeeping

Daily housekeeping is advertised at an extra charge. Ask how often it is provided and what the stay includes, particularly when choosing a shared bathroom.

Cooling and bicycles

A June 2026 host answer offers fans on request, subject to availability. Older bicycle-storage advice mentions chaining a bicycle in the garden or arranging space indoors. Ask about current access and security before bringing a bicycle.

FAQs

FAQs

Which Crescent Hotel is this?

The property at 35 Coley Avenue, Reading RG1 6LL, in Berkshire, United Kingdom. It is separate from similarly named hotels in London and elsewhere.

Which rooms have private bathrooms?

The double, twin, triple, family and studio choices are described with private bathrooms. The single uses a shared bathroom and toilet.

Can two people stay in the studio?

The studio has a double bed but an advertised maximum of one guest. Ask the hotel to confirm permission for a second person before booking.

Is breakfast included?

Current breakfast service has not been confirmed. Older host answers and guest reports say it was not provided; ask the property and arrange breakfast separately unless it confirms otherwise.

Is parking free?

The listing advertises free parking on site without a reservation. Confirm current permit or registration instructions and vehicle suitability; older correspondence mentions a permit sign.

Is it accessible without steps?

The photographed front entrance has steps and upper-floor rooms are reached by stairs. The actual guest entrance and a complete step-free route have not been confirmed. Ask about the allocated floor and the route to both bedroom and bathroom before booking if access is essential.

Are there bathtubs?

Some room descriptions say bath or shower, but an older host answer says the rooms have showers. Ask about the exact room if a bathtub matters.

Can children stay?

Children older than one are accepted. Enter each child’s age and check the room’s capacity. Cots for children aged one or two are offered free on request under the room terms, but availability information differs between booking services. Obtain confirmation for the actual room if a cot is essential. Extra beds are not offered.

Does the studio have a full kitchen?

The studio has a refrigerator and microwave. A hob, oven and complete cooking equipment have not been confirmed, so ask about anything needed for cooking before booking.

What do guests say?

Feedback is poor overall. Some guests praise staff and location; recurring concerns include cleanliness, maintenance and noise. Compare the dated scores and individual accounts with the latest detailed feedback before choosing.

Is reception open all night?

Continuous reception staffing has not been confirmed. Give the expected arrival time and obtain instructions for the advertised 4 pm to 12.30 am window. Other booking services finish check-in at midnight, so agree any arrival after midnight directly.

Can guests arrive early or leave late?

Older host answers offer these subject to availability, with a possible extra charge. Obtain confirmation for the actual booking.

Can guests bring pets?

Ordinary pets are not accepted. Ask about assistance-animal requirements separately before booking.

Is the hotel non-smoking?

It is listed as non-smoking throughout.

Is there a pool, spa or airport shuttle?

A pool, spa and airport shuttle are not advertised. Plan airport transport separately and ask before booking if any of these facilities are essential.

Is there wired internet?

An older host answer says there is no wired internet in rooms. Free Wi-Fi is advertised; no current speed or work-call reliability is established.

Can guests store a bicycle?

Older host information offers garden chaining or indoor storage by arrangement. Confirm the current space, access and security before bringing a bicycle.

Are fans available?

A June 2026 host answer offers them on request, subject to availability. Confirm a fan if essential; air conditioning is not established.

What are the cancellation terms?

Cancellation terms depend on the chosen room and booking option. Published fine print also sets a 20% non-refundable deposit for stays of five nights or more. Read the current terms before paying.

Which railway station should guests use?

Reading main station has lifts and step-free access to all platforms. Reading West is a separate stop with only partial step-free access and no lifts. Choose by the actual train and onward route to Coley Avenue, particularly with luggage or mobility needs.

Is there a lift or a guaranteed ground-floor room?

Upper-floor rooms are reached by stairs. A lift elsewhere in the building and ground-floor allocation for each room type have not been confirmed. Ask about the actual bedroom and bathroom route before booking if stairs are a problem.

How can guests contact the hotel?

Public business directories give +44 118 950 7980 for Crescent Hotel at 35 Coley Avenue. The number has not been called or confirmed on a current hotel-owned website. Use the contact details in the actual booking for arrival arrangements; no current owned website, email address or social profile has been verified here.

Is it a listed historic building?

Yes. Historic England includes 35 Coley Avenue in a Grade II-listed building group described as dating from around the 1840s. This describes the building’s history, rather than the start of the hotel business or its current room condition.

Can guests rely on an old walking time to a festival or football match?

Plan to the current event entrance and check the return transport. A measured pedestrian route from the hotel’s guest entrance has not been confirmed, so an old short walking estimate should not be relied on.

How much does a stay cost?

Prices and availability depend on the dates, room, party and booking option. Enter the full party, including children’s ages, and read the final cancellation, payment and deposit terms before confirming.

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Crescent Hotel

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