Home/Stays/Reading Town Centre
The Old British School By Esa
Why guests stay
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Video transcript
Welcome to The Old British School By Esa, a 4-star hotel in Reading, United Kingdom. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi and parking. You will find it at Southampton Street, in Reading. Have a look around, then compare and book on imptreading.co.uk.
About this stay
The Old British School By Esa is a 4-star hotel in Reading Town Centre, Reading, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 2 guest reviews.
Staying in Reading Town Centre? The Old British School By Esa offers dependable 4-star quality and puts Windsor Castle and central Reading within easy reach.
Book The Old British School By Esa 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
- Free Wifi
- Parking
- Self Parking
Location
Southampton Street, Reading, United Kingdom.
Open in Google Maps ↗Questions, answered
Where is The Old British School By Esa located?
The Old British School By Esa is in Reading Town Centre, Reading (Southampton Street, Reading, United Kingdom), close to Windsor Castle.
How much does The Old British School By Esa 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 The Old British School By Esa?
The Old British School By Esa is a 4-star hotel in Reading.
Is The Old British School By Esa a good hotel?
Guests rate it 5 across 2 reviews. It’s an upscale choice for Reading.
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.
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.
Facilities and rooms
Business and internet
- Free Wifi
Other facilities
- Parking
- Self Parking
Good to know
- Parking: car parking on site.
- Internet: free Wi-Fi.
Questions about The Old British School By Esa
Does The Old British School By Esa have parking?
Yes. The Old British School By Esa has car parking on site.
How far is The Old British School By Esa from the centre of Reading Town Centre?
The Old British School By Esa is about 0.8 km in a straight line from the centre of Reading Town Centre.
Does The Old British School By Esa have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at The Old British School By Esa.
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.
