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title: "Sure Hotel Reading, Reading: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Sure Hotel Reading in Reading: rated 8.1 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★ · [SureStay](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/surestay/)

# Sure Hotel Reading

Spring Gardens, Reading, United Kingdom

8.1 ·  Very good 432 reviews ·  #17 #17 of 32 in Reading ·  3.8/5 on Google, 282 reviews ·  5.2 Location score
## About Sure Hotel Reading

Sure Hotel Reading is a hotel in Spring Gardens, Reading, United Kingdom. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 432 reviews. Facilities include bar, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Reading. The nearest airport, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is 35 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 80

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 1890

- **Last renovated:** 2024

- **Chain:** SureStay

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

[All SureStay hotels compared](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/surestay/)

39 Christchurch Road [surehotelreading.co.uk](http://surehotelreading.co.uk/)

## How Sure Hotel Reading scores

Better rated than 34% of hotels in Reading

-   Guest rating **8.1**
-   Location **5.2**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **4.5**

Reading average

## Rating on Google

3.8/5

282 Google reviews

-   5★0%
-   4★100%
-   3★0%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

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

## Amenities

BarGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **55**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **22**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<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="">3.8 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 Central Goods railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 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="">35 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">79 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="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Museum of English Rural Life560 m
-   Royal Berkshire Hospital Medical Museum750 m
-   Bournemouth International Centre890 m
-   The Cole Museum of Zoology1.2 km
-   Forbury war Memorial1.2 km
-   Riverside Museum1.3 km

## Sure Hotel Reading: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Sure Hotel Reading. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hotel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Sure Hotel Reading, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Sure Hotel Reading. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar. During your stay at hotel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Discover the fitness amenities at hotel to maintain your health and strength during your getaway.

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## Questions about Sure Hotel Reading

### How do guests rate Sure Hotel Reading?

Sure Hotel Reading has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 432 reviews, which is better than 34% of rated hotels in Reading.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Sure Hotel Reading?

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

### Does Sure Hotel Reading include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Sure Hotel Reading?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Sure Hotel Reading from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is 35 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Sure Hotel Reading have?

Sure Hotel Reading has 80 rooms on 3 floors.

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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