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The Hind’s Head
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Welcome to The Hind's Head, a 4-star hotel in Reading, United Kingdom. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar and Wi-Fi. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5, from 747 reviews. Have a look around, then compare and book on imptreading.co.uk.
About this stay
The Hind’s Head is a 4-star hotel in Reading Town Centre, Reading, rated 4.4 out of 5 across 747 guest reviews.
Staying in Reading Town Centre? The Hind’s Head offers dependable 4-star quality and puts Dorney Court and central Reading within easy reach.
Book The Hind’s Head 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
Wasing Lane Aldermaston Reading England Rg7 4Lx, Reading, United Kingdom.
Questions, answered
Where is The Hind’s Head located?
The Hind’s Head is in Reading Town Centre, Reading (Wasing Lane Aldermaston Reading England Rg7 4Lx, Reading, United Kingdom), close to Dorney Court.
How much does The Hind’s Head cost per night?
Recent rates started around £152 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is The Hind’s Head?
The Hind’s Head is a 4-star hotel in Reading.
Is The Hind’s Head a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.4 across 747 reviews. It’s an upscale choice for Reading.
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.
When is the cheapest month to visit Reading?
January is the cheapest, with town centre 4-star rooms often at £70-90 and no major events to drive demand. February is similar but half-term week (usually mid-February) pushes family-friendly hotels up. Avoid the first weekend if Six Nations rugby is on, as Twickenham overflow reaches Reading. November before the Forbury Gardens Christmas market opens is the other quiet window.
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.
About Reading Town Centre
Reading Town Centre packs the station, the Oracle mall, Friar Street bars and the Abbey Ruins within a 15-minute walk. The station sits at the north edge, Friar Street runs east-west with chain bars and the Purple Turtle, and the Oracle hugs the Kennet to the south. Business travellers dominate the centre midweek. Friar Street and Castle Street hold the main drinking clusters; head to Milk on Merchants Place rather than the stag-do circuit around Yates. Reading Minster, behind the Town Hall on Chain Street, is easy to miss. Union Street, linking Broad Street to Cross Street, is nicknamed Smelly Alley, with a couple of independent stalls beside chain coffee shops. St Mary's Butts hosts a small Wednesday market. A 3km Kennet Loop takes about 45 minutes.
