9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment
Why guests stay
- Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Parking
Video transcript
Welcome to 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment, a 2-star hotel in Reading, United Kingdom. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi, a garden and parking. You will find it at Flat 9 Helena House, in Reading. Have a look around, then compare and book on imptreading.co.uk.
About this stay
9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment is a 2-star hotel in Southcote, Reading.
9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment is a budget-friendly stay in Reading Town Centre, Reading — a no-frills base for seeing Mapledurham House and the rest of the area affordably.
Book 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment 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.
Facilities
- Bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Garden
- Lifts
- Parking
- Pets Not Allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
Location
Flat 9 Helena House, Reading, United Kingdom.
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Where is 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment located?
9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment is in Reading Town Centre, Reading (Flat 9 Helena House, Reading, United Kingdom), close to Mapledurham House.
How much does 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment?
9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment is a 2-star hotel in 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.
Facilities and rooms
Rooms
- Bathroom
Wellness and leisure
- Garden
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
Accessibility
- Lifts
- Wheelchair accessible
Other facilities
- Parking
- Pets Not Allowed
Good to know
- Parking: car parking on site.
- Pets: pets are not allowed.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment
Does 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment have parking?
Yes. 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment has car parking on site.
Are pets allowed at 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment?
No, pets are not allowed at 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment.
How far is 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment from the centre of Southcote?
9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment is in central Southcote, less than half a kilometre from the centre in a straight line.
Does 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment.
Is 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment wheelchair accessible?
Yes, 9 Helena House Lux 1 Bedroom Apartment is wheelchair accessible.
About Southcote
Southcote is a quiet south-west Reading suburb, sitting between the Kennet & Avon Canal to the north and the A4 Bath Road to the south. It is mostly interwar, with 1930s semi-detached houses and short terraces around Southcote Lane, Circuit Lane and Deneagle Way, plus some postwar infill nearer Bath Road. Coronation Square marks the centre with a small car park and a handful of shops. Reading West Station is at the northern edge, useful for slow trains to Newbury and Bedwyn. The area is functional rather than pretty. North across the canal, it blurs into the Kennet floodplain and Fobney Meadow nature reserve. A canal loop walk starts at Coronation Square and follows the towpath east. Streets are quiet at night, and most front gardens hold parked cars.
