23 Boutique Rooms
Stay in Central Reading
Central Reading Accommodation for Business Travel
Business Stays in Reading
Your City-Centre Base
In Reading for the Weekend?
Dog-Friendly Rooms in Reading
Pet friendly stays
Your Base in Reading
Whether it’s a quick stopover, weekend escape, or extended stay, Market House Reading serves up stylish boutique bedrooms packed with comfort, personality, and all the perks you could want.
Right in the heart of Reading town centre and less than 5 minutes from Reading Train Station, our rooms are perfect for business trips, weekend getaways, or nights out with friends. But why stop at a room? Games, karaoke, rooftop drinks, and lively events are all just downstairs – so your stay can be as fun, buzzy, and full-on as you want it to be.
Explore Our Rooms
Stretch out in style. Perfect for families or anyone who loves extra space, these rooms are right in the heart of Reading town centre. Add a travel cot or extra single bed and comfortably fit a third guest – ideal for trips, group stays, or longer getaways.
Room Amenities:
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Premium Mason & Cole toiletries
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Rainfall walk-in shower
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Clothes rack & ironing board
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Nespresso coffee machine
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Desk for work or planning your day
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Flat-screen TV
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Free WiFi
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Hairdryer & fresh towels
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Daily housekeeping
Sleep Upstairs. Play Downstairs.
Our rooms combine urban design, comfort, and high-spec amenities, perfect for solo travellers, couples, business trips, or weekend getaways.
Stay central in Reading town centre, then head just downstairs to our buzzing bar, games, karaoke, rooftop drinks, and delicious food – everything you need for a full-on Reading adventure without leaving the building.
Stay Above the Buzz in Reading Town Centre
Stay in the heart of the action at Market House Reading. Our stylish bedrooms sit above the buzzing bar, games and karaoke, offering modern comfort and high-spec amenities for city breaks, business trips or weekend stays.
All the energy downstairs – your own space to switch off upstairs.
Business Trips
Perfect for corporate stays, work trips, and business stopovers, our rooms in the heart of Reading keep you comfortable and productive, with dedicated working space and easy access to Reading Train Station. When the laptop closes, unwind just downstairs at the bar for some well-earned after-work downtime.
Pet Friendly Rooms
Guests with 4 paws are most welcome. Your pup will get a VIP welcome with a doggy hamper full of tasty tail-wagging treats, a doggy bed or blanket and bowl.
Parties and Events
Perfect for large events, weddings, and corporate trips, our boutique bedrooms keep your whole party close to the action. Stylish, comfortable, and central — with easy access to Market House’s bar, games, rooftop terrace, and event spaces.
A Closer Look
Frequently Asked Questions
Staying Over?
Reading offers a great mix of history, culture and outdoor space right in the town centre. Visit Reading Museum to explore the town’s heritage, including its famous past as “Biscuit Town”, home to the world-renowned Huntley & Palmers biscuit company. Art lovers can see the striking Banksy mural “Create Escape” on the walls of the former Reading Prison, just a short walk from the station.
For green space, relax in Forbury Gardens beside the historic Abbey ruins, or take a scenic walk along the River Thames paths for waterside views. You can also explore the fascinating Museum of English Rural Life (MERL), which showcases Britain’s rural history and has strong links to Reading’s past.
From culture and history to riverside walks and public art, there’s plenty to see and do in Reading town centre and beyond.
Check-in is from 3pm. Arriving early and want to head out? No problem, we’ll hold on to your bags until you’re back.
Check-out is by 11am.
Yes, we love furry four-legged friends just as much as humans. Just add your pet to your booking (up to two pups can stay with you for £25 per stay, and we’ll make sure they get a VIP welcome with a doggy hamper full of tasty tail-wagging treats, a doggy bed or blanket and bowl.
We’ve got lots of family-friendly bedrooms. We can also add cots for the littlest of guests, or fold-out beds (for the bigger little ones) to your room on request. Kids under 2 stay for free. 2-16 are £15 per night.
No, breakfast is not provided with our boutique bedrooms. Tea and coffee are available in every room, and there are a variety of local cafes nearby that open early for breakfast.
Getting Here
We don’t have our own spaces (we’re just too central for that).
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Cattle Market Car Park – A central Reading car park, perfect for short stays and just a short stroll to Market House.
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Saxon Court Car Park – Close to the heart of Reading, ideal for short or longer stays.
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The Riverside Car Park – Located at The Oracle, this car park is a handy option for central Reading parking.
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Reading Station Underground Car Park – A larger facility close to Reading Train Station, ideal if you’re combining car and rail travel.
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Broad Street Mall Car Park – Centrally located near Broad Street and The Oracle, with plenty of spaces for your visit.
Our closest train station is Reading, just a 5-minute walk from the venue. From the station, turn right onto Blagrave Street, then bear right onto Market Place — you’ll find Market House on your left.
Booking Bits
We understand that plans sometimes change, so we try to make our booking policies super flexible. You can cancel or modify your booking up to 12pm the day before your arrival. If you cancel outside of this time or don’t show up, we’re sorry, but we’ll have to charge you for the first night of your stay. The only rate that’s not flexible is the Early Bird, this one’s non-refundable and non-amendable.
You can make changes to your booking up to 12pm the day before your arrival. This includes changes to your package, room and extras (as long as it’s available). The only rate that’s not flexible is the Early Bird, this one’s non-amendable.
Of course. When booking online, you have the option to send an invoice in step 2. Missed this step? Not to worry, just ask at Reception and the team will email you a copy. Checked out already? Pop us an email and we’ll send one right over.