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title: "Bow Guest House, Reading: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Bow Guest House in Reading: rated 8.7 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Guesthouse · ★★★
# Bow Guest House

Reading West, Reading, United Kingdom

8.7 ·  Very good 23 reviews ·  #9 #9 of 32 in Reading ·  4.3/5 on Google, 76 reviews ·  7.3 Location score
## About Bow Guest House

Bow Guest House is a guesthouse in Reading West, Reading, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 23 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 810 m from the centre of Reading. The nearest airport, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is 36 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 13

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 17

25 Russell Street Reading [bowguesthouse.co.uk](http://www.bowguesthouse.co.uk/)

## How Bow Guest House scores

Better rated than 74% of hotels in Reading

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **7.3**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **7.7**

Reading average

## Rating on Google

4.3/5

76 Google reviews

-   5★30%
-   4★43%
-   3★22%
-   2★0%
-   1★4%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **71**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **53**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Reading West railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">580 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Heathrow Airport (LHR)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">36 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">82 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Reading</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">810 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Royal Berkshire Archives370 m
-   Simeon Monument920 m
-   Reading Museum940 m
-   Bayeux Tapestry940 m
-   Reading Foundation for Art940 m
-   Forbury war Memorial960 m

## Bow Guest House: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Bow Guest House. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Bow Guest House is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Begin your holiday on a high note. At Bow Guest House, your mornings are greeted with a delightful, free breakfast.

### Compare

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## Questions about Bow Guest House

### How do guests rate Bow Guest House?

Bow Guest House has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 23 reviews, which is better than 74% of rated hotels in Reading.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Bow Guest House?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Bow Guest House include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Bow Guest House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Bow Guest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is 36 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Bow Guest House have?

Bow Guest House has 13 rooms.

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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