The Wellington Arms
Video transcript
Welcome to The Wellington Arms, a 4-star hotel in Hook, United Kingdom. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar and Wi-Fi. Guests rate it 4.2 out of 5, from 1,148 reviews. You will find it at Basingstoke Road, in Hook. Have a look around, then compare and book on imptreading.co.uk.
About this stay
The Wellington Arms is a 4-star hotel in Basingstoke, Reading, rated 4.2 out of 5 across 1,148 guest reviews.
The Wellington Arms is a solid 4-star pick in Basingstoke, Reading — comfortable rooms and a base that keeps Englefield House close.
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Location
Basingstoke Road, Hook, United Kingdom.
Questions, answered
Where is The Wellington Arms located?
The Wellington Arms is in Basingstoke, Reading (Basingstoke Road, Hook, United Kingdom), close to Englefield House.
How much does The Wellington Arms cost per night?
Recent rates started around £135 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is The Wellington Arms?
The Wellington Arms is a 4-star hotel in Reading.
Is The Wellington Arms a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.2 across 1148 reviews. It’s an upscale choice for Reading.
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.
What is the best area to stay in Reading for first-time visitors?
Reading Town Centre (RG1), specifically the streets between the station and the Oracle, is the best first-time base. You can walk to the Abbey Ruins, Forbury Gardens, Reading Museum and the Kennet and Avon canal in under 15 minutes, and the station gets you to London Paddington in 22 minutes. Friar Street and Castle Street have most of the evening options. Expect to pay £100-160 for a mid-range room midweek.
About Basingstoke
Basingstoke is an M3 corridor town about 20 minutes south of Reading on the GWR line. It is one of the UK's biggest corporate satellite towns, and its centre is dominated by Festival Place, a large indoor shopping centre opened in 2002 and merged with the older Malls. The town is not scenic, though fragments of the old town survive around Church Street and the Willis Museum in Market Place. After 9pm, Wote Street carries most nightlife, while London Street and Market Place go quiet soon after shops close. War Memorial Park has a bandstand and tennis courts but closes at dusk. For a walk, start at Festival Place, head through Eastrop Park and along the Loddon to Old Basing and Basing House ruins, returning by bus 8.