Hilton Reading vs Hotel 1843
Both are in Reading, 2.2 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
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★Coley
Hotel 1843
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hotel 1843
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 2.2 km apart.
Choose Hilton Reading if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Hotel 1843 if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a spa and wellness
Why is Hilton Reading better than Hotel 1843?
- 12.2 km closer to the beach (2.2 km vs 4.4 km)−2.2 km
- 2Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.2)+0.2
- 3More guest reviews (105 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×3.3
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Hotel 1843 better than Hilton Reading?
- 11.8 km closer to the city centre−1.8 km
- 21.2 km closer to public transport−1.2 km
- 3Has a spa
- 4139 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+139
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 88 vs 44)+44
- 66 more sights within 1 km+6
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Reading vs Hotel 1843: which hotel is better? | Hilton Reading | Hotel 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Location | 4.3 | 8.2 +3.9 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 2.7 +2.7 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 1.3 | 7.8 +6.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 105 +73 | 32 |
| Google rating | – | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 129 |
| Rank in Reading | top 29% +20% | top 49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 | 8.2 +3.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 280 m −1.8 km |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | – |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 560 m −1.2 km |
| To the airport | 36 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 150 +139 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 8 +6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 29 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 +8 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| 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
2.2 km apart
Hilton Reading or Hotel 1843: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Reading or Hotel 1843?
Hotel 1843 leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Hilton Reading is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hilton Reading or Hotel 1843?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel 1843 is closer: 280 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for Hilton Reading.
How far apart are Hilton Reading and Hotel 1843?
The two hotels are 2.2 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