Hilton Reading vs Beech House Hotel
Both are in Reading, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Whitley
Hilton Reading
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
Guesthouse★★★★Southcote
Beech House Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.1 km apart.
Choose Hilton Reading if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Beech House Hotel if you want
- breakfast included
- free parking
Why is Hilton Reading better than Beech House Hotel?
- 11.1 km closer to the beach (2.2 km vs 3.3 km)−1.1 km
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3More guest reviews (105 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×18
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 44 vs 25)+19
- 5Has a gym
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Beech House Hotel better than Hilton Reading?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.4)+0.5
- 21.2 km closer to public transport−1.2 km
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 5Has free parking
- 64 more listed amenities (20 vs 16)+4
- 7Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Reading vs Beech House Hotel: which hotel is better? | Hilton Reading | Beech House Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Location | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7 +1.7 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +3.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 2.7 +2.7 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 1.3 | 7.9 +6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.1 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 105 +99 | 6 |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 159 |
| Rank in Reading | top 29% +14% | top 43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 +0.2 | 4.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 1.8 km −210 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | – |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 540 m −1.2 km |
| To the airport | 36 km −1.2 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 +6 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 17 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 20 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.1 km apart
Hilton Reading or Beech House Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Reading or Beech House Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Hilton Reading is stronger in families, spa & wellness, beach access; Beech House Hotel is stronger in guest rating, facilities, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hilton Reading or Beech House Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Beech House Hotel is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for Hilton Reading.
How far apart are Hilton Reading and Beech House Hotel?
The two hotels are 2.1 km 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