Ibis Reading Hotel vs Hotel 1843
Both are in Reading, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Coley
Ibis Reading Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★★★Coley
Hotel 1843
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Ibis Reading Hotel
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 530 m apart.
Choose Ibis Reading Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Hotel 1843 if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Ibis Reading Hotel better than Hotel 1843?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.2)+0.3
- 2410 m closer to public transport−410 m
- 3More guest reviews (472 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×15
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (182 vs 29 rooms)×6.3
Why is Hotel 1843 better than Ibis Reading Hotel?
- 1250 m closer to the beach (4.4 km vs 4.6 km)−250 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (29 vs 182 rooms)−153
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ibis Reading Hotel vs Hotel 1843: which hotel is better? | Ibis Reading Hotel | Hotel 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.3 | 8.2 |
| Location | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +2.2 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.3 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.3 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 472 +440 | 32 |
| Google rating | – | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 129 |
| Rank in Reading | top 17% +32% | top 49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Distance to Coley centre | 940 m | 840 m |
| To public transport | 150 m −410 m | 560 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 8 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 182 | 29 |
| Floors | 14 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 +2 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
530 m apart
Ibis Reading Hotel or Hotel 1843: common questions
Which is better, Ibis Reading Hotel or Hotel 1843?
Ibis Reading Hotel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ibis Reading Hotel or Hotel 1843?
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How far apart are Ibis Reading Hotel and Hotel 1843?
The two hotels are 530 m apart in a straight line.
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