Bel and The Dragon Odiham
Video transcript
Welcome to Bel and The Dragon Odiham, a 3-star hotel in Odiham, United Kingdom. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar and Wi-Fi. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5, from 478 reviews. You will find it at Bel And The Dragon At The George 100 High Street, in Odiham. Have a look around, then compare and book on imptreading.co.uk.
About this stay
Bel and The Dragon Odiham is a 3-star hotel in Odiham, Reading, rated 4.4 out of 5 across 478 guest reviews.
Looking for a straightforward base in Reading? Bel and The Dragon Odiham in Odiham covers the essentials and sits near Basildon Park.
Book Bel and The Dragon Odiham through app.impt.io at the same live rate you would find anywhere else, with free cancellation on most rooms. Every completed booking funds one verified tonne of carbon removal — paid from the standard commission the hotel already covers, never added to your bill.
Location
Bel And The Dragon At The George 100 High Street, Odiham, United Kingdom.
Questions, answered
Where is Bel and The Dragon Odiham located?
Bel and The Dragon Odiham is in Odiham, Reading (Bel And The Dragon At The George 100 High Street, Odiham, United Kingdom), close to Basildon Park.
How much does Bel and The Dragon Odiham cost per night?
Recent rates started around £139 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is Bel and The Dragon Odiham?
Bel and The Dragon Odiham is a 3-star hotel in Reading.
Is Bel and The Dragon Odiham a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.4 across 478 reviews. It’s a midscale choice for Reading.
How many nights do I need in Reading?
Two nights covers Reading itself — the Abbey Quarter, the Oracle, the museum’s Bayeux Tapestry replica and a Thames Path walk from Caversham Bridge to Sonning. Four or five nights makes sense if you want to use Reading as a Thames Valley base for Windsor, Oxford, Henley and Marlow, all reachable by train in under 40 minutes. One night is enough only if you are here for a single event at Rivermead or the festival grounds.
How do I get from Heathrow to Reading?
The RailAir coach runs direct from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Reading station every 20 minutes, takes about 60 minutes, and costs around £20-25. A taxi is 40-55 minutes depending on the M4, and priced at £70-90. From late 2024 the Elizabeth line connects Heathrow to Reading with a change at Hayes and Harlington, taking around 90 minutes for roughly £13. The RailAir is still the fastest public option.
Do I need a car in Reading?
No, if you are staying in the town centre and mostly visiting Reading, London, Oxford, Windsor and Henley — all of those are on direct or one-change train routes from Reading station. Yes, if you plan to spend time in Pangbourne, Sonning, Marlow, Ascot or the Chiltern villages, where buses run hourly at best. Parking in the centre costs £15-25 per night at hotels and £3-5 per hour at the Oracle, so a car is a cost if you don’t need it.
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.
