Blagrave Rooms vs Ibis Reading Hotel
Both are in Reading, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseColey
Blagrave Rooms
- Guest rating
- 5.8 Below average
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Coley
Ibis Reading Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 140 m apart.
Choose Blagrave Rooms if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 182)
Choose Ibis Reading Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 5.8)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 182 / 7)
Why is Blagrave Rooms better than Ibis Reading Hotel?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (7 vs 182 rooms)−175
Why is Ibis Reading Hotel better than Blagrave Rooms?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 5.8)+2.7
- 2More guest reviews (472 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×79
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (182 vs 7 rooms)×26.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Blagrave Rooms vs Ibis Reading Hotel: which hotel is better? | Blagrave Rooms | Ibis Reading Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 8.5 +2.7 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.5 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 8.5 +2.7 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 472 +466 |
| Rank in Reading | bottom 13% | top 19% +68% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Distance to Coley centre | 1.0 km | 940 m |
| To public transport | 80 m | 150 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m | 80 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 17 | 18 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 182 |
| Floors | – | 14 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 10 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Blagrave RoomsIbis Reading Hotel
- Ibis Reading Hotel is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Blagrave Rooms: €152 a night on average · Ibis Reading Hotel: €94 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Reading by month
All months
| Month | Blagrave Rooms | Ibis Reading Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €142 | €86 |
| December | €142 | €71 |
| January | €142 | €68 |
| February | €142 | €70 |
| March | €142 | €72 |
| April | €142 | €70 |
| May | €158 | €94 |
| June | €185 | €138 |
| July | €158 | €115 |
| August | €158 | €106 |
| September | €158 | €125 |
| October | €158 | €110 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
140 m apart
Blagrave Rooms: city centre: 590 m, nearest station GWR Reading WST To: 80 m, London Heathrow Airport (LHR): 36 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
Ibis Reading Hotel: city centre: 570 m, nearest station GWR Reading WST To: 150 m, London Heathrow Airport (LHR): 36 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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Blagrave Rooms or Ibis Reading Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Blagrave Rooms or Ibis Reading Hotel?
Ibis Reading Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Blagrave Rooms or Ibis Reading Hotel?
Over the year Ibis Reading Hotel costs about €94 a night on average against €152 at Blagrave Rooms, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Blagrave Rooms and Ibis Reading Hotel?
The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score