Mercure George Hotel Reading, ReadingMercure George Hotel Reading in Reading, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 2.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 42 of 43 hotels we score in Reading. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.6 before correction: Booking.com 2.3, Tripadvisor 1.3, Google 1.3.The Mercure George Hotel is a historic building on King Street in Reading, dating back to 1423. This 3.5-star property contains 76 rooms with modern interiors, featuring Wi-Fi, LCD televisions, and tea and coffee making facilities. It suits travellers looking for a central base near local shopping and the railway station. Guests can dine at two on-site restaurants or use the gym and meeting spaces. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules where room cleaning is an opt-in service. While the building offers significant character, the walls are thin, which can lead to noise issues between rooms.What stands out

Central King Street location

Two on-site restaurants

On-site gym facilities

Historic building character

Watch out for

Thin walls

Noisy rooms

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