Bow Guest House

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7.6
/10
Pleasant
64 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Sarah

10.0
/ 10
What a gem of a place. The welcome was warm, and despite the police sirens around Reading central, the room itself was very quiet. Although the room was described as having a large bed, in fact it had two singles, it was comfortable enough. The towels were exquisite, and the cooked breakfast equally so. Highly recommended for the price and warm hospitality.

Patricia

10.0
/ 10
Nice little pub near by. Very pleasant, helpful folks. Did everything to make my stay outstanding.! Was willing to go over and above to make my stay the best. Thank you, and will come back as you showed outstanding hospitality!!!

Abima

10.0
/ 10
Their service is top notch. I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Reading, UK.
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25 Russell Street, Reading, England, RG1 7XD

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25 Russell Street, Reading, England, RG1 7XD
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General


Near Hexagon

Location


With a stay at Bow Guest House in Reading, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Kennet & Avon Canal. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Reading Civic Centre and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Oracle.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Broad Street Mall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Reading Civic Centre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Hexagon - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
John Lewis Reading - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Kennet & Avon Canal - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Oracle - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Reading Museum and Town Hall - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
St. Laurence Church - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Reading Central Library - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Forbury Gardens - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
St. Giles-in-Reading Church - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Reading Abbey Ruins - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
South Street Arts Centre - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Thames River - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi

The nearest airports are:
Farnborough (FAB) - 35 km / 21.7 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 49.4 km / 30.7 mi
Oxford (OXF) - 54.7 km / 34 mi

The preferred airport for Bow Guest House is Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Facilities


Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Business Facilities


The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Rooms


Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include portable fans, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Parking

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Bow Guest House

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available

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Popular Facilities
WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 22:00 - to 11:00
Available rooms at Bow Guest House
12
Another facilities in Bow Guest House
Free WiFi, Parking, Smoke-free area, Luggage storage

Frequently asked questions about Bow Guest House

What are available facilities at Bow Guest House?
There are top facilites at Bow Guest House such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Bow Guest House?
The standard check-in time at Bow Guest House is starting from 14:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
What is the star rating of Bow Guest House?
Bow Guest House has a 3.0-star rating.
How many rooms are available at Bow Guest House?
Bow Guest House has 12.
Does Bow Guest House have parking?
Yes, Bow Guest House does offer on-site parking. We recommend confirming with the hotel in case a parking space request needs to be added to your booking.
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Bow Guest House reviews and ratings

7.6
Pleasant
From 64 reviews
Cleanliness

7.8

Room Comfort

7.2

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Top reviews
Helen
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Business and Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

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Disgusting small rooms. Dirty nothing positive to say. We left I wouldn’t stay there.
Oscar
10.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

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Multicultural place.
Charles
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

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Very good value. Short walk from town centre
Debbie
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

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Close to city centre. Friendly staff.
antoinette
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

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My stay at the bow guest house was really good. From checking in made welcome with such a friendly greeting. I had a single room with shared bathroom. It was ok for 1 night stay. Clean and comfy. The breakfast was really good. There was ceriel with fresh orange. Full english with 2 toast, cooked to good standard. Again friendly lady who was serving and cleaning after each table cleared. 👍 You couldnt ask for more. The guest house is close to lots of eaterys and take aways. The bus stop is at the end of the next street. I ate at the Burger den on the corner of Waylen street reading. The best chicken fillet buger i have had . I would recoment this guest house for short stays.
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John
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 86 week(s) ago

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Comfortable stay. Suited me just right.
Sarah
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 87 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

What a gem of a place. The welcome was warm, and despite the police sirens around Reading central, the room itself was very quiet. Although the room was described as having a large bed, in fact it had two singles, it was comfortable enough. The towels were exquisite, and the cooked breakfast equally so. Highly recommended for the price and warm hospitality.
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Patricia
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 97 week(s) ago

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Nice little pub near by. Very pleasant, helpful folks. Did everything to make my stay outstanding.! Was willing to go over and above to make my stay the best. Thank you, and will come back as you showed outstanding hospitality!!!
VERMA
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 98 week(s) ago

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The room was in very bad shape. The cupboard had a door with broken mirror. The size of the room was too small. There was a toilet shared between two rooms & it was too small. There was no water bottle or tap in or around room. On top of it there were bugs in the bed. I am surprised how Hotels.com is allowing to book such facilities on their site.
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Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 99 week(s) ago

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First and foremost it's a Guesthouse. Shared toilet and bathroom facilities (sink in the room). It serves a function. Dont expect luxury. I would stay there again. Staff are very friendly, and welcoming. Breakfast was good. Bed a little soft for my liking but fine.
Milad
10.0
/10
Reviewed 99 week(s) ago

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Good location and friendly staff
Mei-wa
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Business and Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

TV did not work. The shower was not the easiest but could be figured out. Otherwise, the room was comfortable and clean. Furnishings are a bit outdated and could be refurbished but the bed was comfortable. The staff is very nice and the breakfast quite generous.
Abima
10.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

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Their service is top notch. I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Reading, UK.
JOSEPH
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 102 week(s) ago

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Clean, comfy bed, nice people who run it, handy location, reasonably priced compared to the big hotel's around the corner and a warm welcome. I recommend this place for a short or overnight stay.
Christopher
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Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 112 week(s) ago

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The Hotel needs to be honest when booking if they are hosting permanent residents on behalf of the council, one of whom was being spoken to by the police when I booked in. I was moved to another room. Not a good first impression. the room itself was cold as the heating was turned off.The staff were helpful., but overall i'm afraid I won't be staying again.
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Mark
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Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

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Twin room with ensuite up 2 flights of narrow steep unlit stairs. Could not fully open the door due lack of space. Full English breakfast not quite full and rushed. Not allowed to sit in dining area ( the only common area) to do planning and paperwork. Wi-Fi questionable. No space in room so sat on the stairs to do planning and paperwork. Overall, very disappointing and the best part was handing the key back on departing.
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Alice
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago

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The hosts were very welcoming. Room was nice albeit on second floor Relatively close to city centre so could walk or get bus. Plenty of shops and a 0leasant street
Charles
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 160 week(s) ago

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I felt very welcomed. Family run business. Lovely people awesome breakfast.
Clint
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Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 161 week(s) ago

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Awful staff. Rude. Appalling. Will NEVER stay here again.
jayne
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 163 week(s) ago

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Was very well located near town centre, new ownership, only been there dew weeks will definitely go back to see how things are progressing
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7.6
Pleasant
From 64 reviews
Cleanliness

7.8

Room Comfort

7.2

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Traveller Reviews Bow Guest House

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40
Top reviews
Helen
icon-Business and Leisure Family
Business and Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Disgusting small rooms. Dirty nothing positive to say. We left I wouldn’t stay there.
Oscar
10.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Multicultural place.
Charles
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very good value. Short walk from town centre
Debbie
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Close to city centre. Friendly staff.
antoinette
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

My stay at the bow guest house was really good. From checking in made welcome with such a friendly greeting. I had a single room with shared bathroom. It was ok for 1 night stay. Clean and comfy. The breakfast was really good. There was ceriel with fresh orange. Full english with 2 toast, cooked to good standard. Again friendly lady who was serving and cleaning after each table cleared. 👍 You couldnt ask for more. The guest house is close to lots of eaterys and take aways. The bus stop is at the end of the next street. I ate at the Burger den on the corner of Waylen street reading. The best chicken fillet buger i have had . I would recoment this guest house for short stays.
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John
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 86 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Comfortable stay. Suited me just right.
Sarah
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 87 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

What a gem of a place. The welcome was warm, and despite the police sirens around Reading central, the room itself was very quiet. Although the room was described as having a large bed, in fact it had two singles, it was comfortable enough. The towels were exquisite, and the cooked breakfast equally so. Highly recommended for the price and warm hospitality.
Read More
Patricia
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 97 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice little pub near by. Very pleasant, helpful folks. Did everything to make my stay outstanding.! Was willing to go over and above to make my stay the best. Thank you, and will come back as you showed outstanding hospitality!!!
VERMA
icon-
2.0
/10
Reviewed 98 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was in very bad shape. The cupboard had a door with broken mirror. The size of the room was too small. There was a toilet shared between two rooms & it was too small. There was no water bottle or tap in or around room. On top of it there were bugs in the bed. I am surprised how Hotels.com is allowing to book such facilities on their site.
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Verified traveler
icon-Business
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 99 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

First and foremost it's a Guesthouse. Shared toilet and bathroom facilities (sink in the room). It serves a function. Dont expect luxury. I would stay there again. Staff are very friendly, and welcoming. Breakfast was good. Bed a little soft for my liking but fine.
Milad
10.0
/10
Reviewed 99 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good location and friendly staff
Mei-wa
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

TV did not work. The shower was not the easiest but could be figured out. Otherwise, the room was comfortable and clean. Furnishings are a bit outdated and could be refurbished but the bed was comfortable. The staff is very nice and the breakfast quite generous.
Abima
10.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Their service is top notch. I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Reading, UK.
JOSEPH
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 102 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean, comfy bed, nice people who run it, handy location, reasonably priced compared to the big hotel's around the corner and a warm welcome. I recommend this place for a short or overnight stay.
Christopher
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 112 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The Hotel needs to be honest when booking if they are hosting permanent residents on behalf of the council, one of whom was being spoken to by the police when I booked in. I was moved to another room. Not a good first impression. the room itself was cold as the heating was turned off.The staff were helpful., but overall i'm afraid I won't be staying again.
Read More
Mark
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Twin room with ensuite up 2 flights of narrow steep unlit stairs. Could not fully open the door due lack of space. Full English breakfast not quite full and rushed. Not allowed to sit in dining area ( the only common area) to do planning and paperwork. Wi-Fi questionable. No space in room so sat on the stairs to do planning and paperwork. Overall, very disappointing and the best part was handing the key back on departing.
Read More
Alice
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hosts were very welcoming. Room was nice albeit on second floor Relatively close to city centre so could walk or get bus. Plenty of shops and a 0leasant street
Charles
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 160 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I felt very welcomed. Family run business. Lovely people awesome breakfast.
Clint
icon-Business
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 161 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Awful staff. Rude. Appalling. Will NEVER stay here again.
jayne
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 163 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Was very well located near town centre, new ownership, only been there dew weeks will definitely go back to see how things are progressing
Number of reviews per page
20
40