Reading Museum and Town Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Royal Berkshire Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
University of Reading - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Reading West Station - 8 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Creams - 7 min walk
The Nags Head - 1 min walk
The Castle Tap - 6 min walk
The Coffee Van - 6 min walk
The Face Bar - 5 min walk
About this property
Bow Guest House
Guesthouse near Thames River
Bow Guest House provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Bow Guest House have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Tubs or showers and free toiletries
24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Toasters and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Heating
Portable fan
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shampoo
Towels
Entertainment
24-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Food and drink
Toaster
More
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Property is also known as
Bow Guest House
Bow Guest House B&B
Bow Guest House B&B Reading
Bow Guest House Reading
Bow Guest House Reading
Bow Guest House Guesthouse
Bow Guest House Guesthouse Reading
Frequently asked questions
Is Bow Guest House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bow Guest House?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Bow Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Bow Guest House?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Bow Guest House located?
Situated in Reading, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Broad Street Mall and Thames River. Hexagon and Reading Civic Centre are also within 10 minutes. Reading West Station is 8 minutes by foot and Reading Station is 14 minutes.
Bow Guest House Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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What a gem of a place. The welcome was warm, and despite the police sirens around Reading central, the room itself was very quiet. Although the room was described as having a large bed, in fact it had two singles, it was comfortable enough. The towels were exquisite, and the cooked breakfast equally so. Highly recommended for the price and warm hospitality.
Nice little pub near by. Very pleasant, helpful folks. Did everything to make my stay outstanding.!
Was willing to go over and above to make my stay the best. Thank you, and will come back as you showed outstanding hospitality!!!
The room was in very bad shape. The cupboard had a door with broken mirror. The size of the room was too small. There was a toilet shared between two rooms & it was too small. There was no water bottle or tap in or around room. On top of it there were bugs in the bed.
I am surprised how Hotels.com is allowing to book such facilities on their site.
VERMA
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Business traveler
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate guesthouse in Reading. Would stay again.
First and foremost it's a Guesthouse. Shared toilet and bathroom facilities (sink in the room). It serves a function. Dont expect luxury. I would stay there again. Staff are very friendly, and welcoming. Breakfast was good. Bed a little soft for my liking but fine.
TV did not work. The shower was not the easiest but could be figured out. Otherwise, the room was comfortable and clean. Furnishings are a bit outdated and could be refurbished but the bed was comfortable. The staff is very nice and the breakfast quite generous.
Clean, comfy bed, nice people who run it, handy location, reasonably priced compared to the big hotel's around the corner and a warm welcome.
I recommend this place for a short or overnight stay.
The Hotel needs to be honest when booking if they are hosting permanent residents on behalf of the council, one of whom was being spoken to by the police when I booked in. I was moved to another room. Not a good first impression.
the room itself was cold as the heating was turned off.The staff were helpful., but overall i'm afraid I won't be staying again.
Twin room with ensuite up 2 flights of narrow steep unlit stairs. Could not fully open the door due lack of space. Full English breakfast not quite full and rushed. Not allowed to sit in dining area ( the only common area) to do planning and paperwork. Wi-Fi questionable. No space in room so sat on the stairs to do planning and paperwork.
Overall, very disappointing and the best part was handing the key back on departing.
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Alice
12 June 2023
The hosts were very welcoming.
Room was nice albeit on second floor
Relatively close to city centre so could walk or get bus. Plenty of shops and a 0leasant street
Friendly good food ,convenient place to both town and theatre in easy walking distance ,dining room needs a refresh, on busy road lots of traffic noise ,some of the area needs a good clean up