Malmaison Reading vs Hotel 1843 Reading
Both are in Reading, 550 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Coley
Malmaison Reading
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Coley
Hotel 1843 Reading
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Malmaison Reading
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 550 m apart.
Choose Malmaison Reading if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Hotel 1843 Reading if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Malmaison Reading better than Hotel 1843 Reading?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.7)+1.2
- 2500 m closer to public transport−500 m
- 3More guest reviews (129 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable×3.9
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (75 vs 1 rooms)×75.0
Why is Hotel 1843 Reading better than Malmaison Reading?
- 1430 m closer to the beach (4.3 km vs 4.7 km)−430 m
- 2390 m closer to the area centre−390 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 75 rooms)−74
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Malmaison Reading vs Hotel 1843 Reading: which hotel is better? | Malmaison Reading | Hotel 1843 Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.2 | 7.7 |
| Location | 8.6 +0.8 | 7.8 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +2.3 | 7.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.9 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.2 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 129 +96 | 33 |
| Rank in Reading | top 3% +77% | top 80% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.6 +0.8 | 7.8 |
| Distance to Coley centre | 1.0 km | 660 m −390 m |
| To public transport | 80 m −500 m | 580 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 75 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1844 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
550 m apart
Malmaison Reading or Hotel 1843 Reading: common questions
Which is better, Malmaison Reading or Hotel 1843 Reading?
Malmaison Reading leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Malmaison Reading or Hotel 1843 Reading?
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 Reading is closer: 660 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Malmaison Reading.
How far apart are Malmaison Reading and Hotel 1843 Reading?
The two hotels are 550 m apart in a straight line.
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