Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel
Video transcript
Welcome to Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel, a 4-star hotel in Chinnor, United Kingdom. Guests can enjoy a bar, breakfast and Wi-Fi. Guests rate it 4.1 out of 5, from 751 reviews. You will find it at Thame, in Chinnor. Have a look around, then compare and book on imptreading.co.uk.
About this stay
Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Chinnor, Reading, rated 4.1 out of 5 across 751 guest reviews.
Staying in Chinnor? Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel offers dependable 4-star quality and puts Dorney Court and central Reading within easy reach.
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Location
Thame, Chinnor, United Kingdom.
Questions, answered
Where is Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel located?
Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel is in Chinnor, Reading (Thame, Chinnor, United Kingdom), close to Dorney Court.
How much does Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel cost per night?
Recent rates started around £71 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel?
Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Reading.
Is Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.1 across 751 reviews. It’s an upscale choice for Reading.
Is Reading good for families or better for couples?
Reading works for both, but suits couples slightly better in the centre and families better in Caversham or on the Thames. Caversham Court Gardens, Thames Lido and Beale Wildlife Park in Pangbourne are the family draws; couples tend to prefer the Forbury area, Sonning’s riverside pubs and day trips to Henley. Family rooms are easiest to find at the Novotel, Holiday Inn South and Crowne Plaza. The Reading Festival weekend in late August is not a family event and should be avoided if travelling with children.
What do I need to book early for Reading?
The Reading Festival weekend (late August bank holiday) sells out hotels within 10 miles four to six months ahead and rates triple, so book by March. Henley Royal Regatta in the first week of July and Royal Ascot week in June also fill Reading, Wokingham and Maidenhead hotels. Graduation weeks at the University of Reading (usually mid-July) fill the Green Park and Whiteknights-adjacent hotels. Everything else you can book two to four weeks out.
What is the average nightly rate for a hotel in Reading?
The typical midweek rate for a mid-range 3 to 4-star room in Reading is £95-135, dropping to £75-110 at weekends outside event periods. Budget hotels like the Ibis and Premier Inns sit at £55-85, while the Roseate on the Forbury and Malmaison in the old station building run £170-260. During Reading Festival weekend, expect £280-450 for the same mid-range room. Green Park and Winnersh business hotels drop sharply on Friday and Saturday nights.
Is Reading town centre walkable?
Yes, the core between the station, the Oracle, Forbury Gardens and the Abbey Ruins is flat and walkable in 15 minutes end to end. Caversham is a 20-minute walk across Caversham Bridge from the station. Earley, Tilehurst and Lower Earley are not walkable from the centre — allow 15-25 minutes by bus or 10-15 by taxi. The Thames Path from Caversham to Sonning is about 4 miles and takes 90 minutes on foot.
Can I visit the Abbey Ruins and where is Henry I actually buried?
Yes, Reading Abbey Ruins reopened in 2018 after a major conservation project and are free to visit as part of the Abbey Quarter, open daily from the Forbury Gardens entrance. Henry I was buried in front of the high altar of Reading Abbey in 1136, but the exact spot is under what is now the Ministry of Justice car park next to the ruins — a project has been searching for the grave for several years. Reading Museum next door displays finds from the abbey and is also free. Allow 90 minutes for both.