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title: "Hilton Reading vs voco Reading By IHG: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hilton Reading or voco Reading By IHG in Reading? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hilton-reading-reading-vs-voco-reading-by-ihg-reading/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-28
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# Hilton Reading vs voco Reading By IHG

Both are in Reading, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Whitley
## [Hilton Reading](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-reading-reading/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1522011/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Mereoak Park
## [voco Reading By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/voco-reading-by-ihg-reading/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2301670/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Hilton Reading if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.1 km / 3.4 km)

### Choose voco Reading By IHG if you want

-   free parking

### Why is Hilton Reading better than voco Reading By IHG?

1.  1.3 km closer to the city centre (−1.3 km)

### Why is voco Reading By IHG better than Hilton Reading?

1.  600 m closer to public transport (−600 m)
2.  Has free parking

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hilton Reading | voco Reading By IHG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 1.3 | 4.6  (+3.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 105  (+35) | 70 |
| Rank in Reading | top 31% | top 25%  (+6%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.3  (+0.2) | 4.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km  (−1.3 km) | 3.4 km |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 1.2 km  (−600 m) |
| To the airport | 36 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 16  (+5) |
| To the nearest food shop | 460 m | 300 m  (−160 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+10) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

[Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs voco: which hotel brand is better?](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/hilton-vs-voco/)

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Hilton Readingvoco Reading By IHG

          

Oct

-   voco Reading By IHG is cheaper in 8 of 11 months
-   Hilton Reading: €149 a night on average · voco Reading By IHG: €130 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Reading by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-kingdom/reading/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Hilton Reading prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-reading-reading/prices/)[voco Reading By IHG prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/voco-reading-by-ihg-reading/prices/)

## Location

1.4 km apart

Hilton Reading: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Reading Green Park: 1.8 km, London Heathrow Airport (LHR): 36 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

voco Reading By IHG: city centre: 3.4 km, nearest station Reading Green Park: 1.2 km, London Heathrow Airport (LHR): 37 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Reading

[Reading weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/reading/weather)

## Hilton Reading or voco Reading By IHG: common questions

### Which is better, Hilton Reading or voco Reading By IHG?

voco Reading By IHG leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hilton Reading or voco Reading By IHG?

Over the year voco Reading By IHG costs about €130 a night on average against €149 at Hilton Reading, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hilton Reading is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 3.4 km for voco Reading By IHG.

### How far apart are Hilton Reading and voco Reading By IHG?

The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hilton-reading-reading-vs-voco-reading-by-ihg-reading/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/