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7.4 / 10 Guest Rating

Bow Guest House

25 Russell St, Reading, gb

Bow Guest House - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Victorian Guest House:
Bow Guest House, a charming Victorian guest house in Reading, offers a warm and inviting stay for guests.

Convenient Location:
Situated in the heart of Reading, guests can easily explore the vibrant town center with its array of dining and shopping options. The proximity to Heathrow Airport and London Paddington makes it a convenient choice for travelers.

Delightful Amenities:
Start your day right with a delicious full English breakfast on weekdays and a continental spread on weekends. The well-furnished bedrooms, adorned in cozy colors, feature complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, tea/coffee facilities, and ironing amenities.

Experience comfort and convenience at Bow Guest House - book your stay now!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Full payment is required at the time of check-in. Please note that the hotel is unable to offer refunds on early check-outs.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

7.4
Very Good294 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the good location.

Categories

Cleanliness6.6
Service8.6
Location8.1
Room Quality6.1
Amenities7.1
Value for Money8.1
Food and Beverage7.1
Overall Experience7.6

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Helen
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 24, 2025

"Good"

2.0

Disgusting small rooms. Dirty nothing positive to say. We left I wouldn’t stay there.

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BriangbGB
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 21, 2025

"A brief description of my 2 night stay at the Bow Guest House in Reading"

8.0

The rooms were of a good standard and clean. A nice breakfast with an excellent cup of tea was served each day.

The showers and toilets should be improved to match the generally good standard of the rooms and breakfast room.

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DeangbGB
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 21, 2025

"1950s B&B vibes!"

7.0

Staff were lovely and the full English for breakfast was delicious! Single bedroom was small but did the job!

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ZivagbGB
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 19, 2025

"Unacceptable Stay and No Support"

1.0

I don’t usually leave reviews, but I feel obligated to warn others. My stay here was extremely disappointing and honestly unacceptable. The bedding smelled strongly of mould, to the point where I couldn’t sleep and experienced respiratory discomfort. To make matters worse, the shower was broken, and there was no hot water. Despite claims of a 24/7 reception, there was no one around to help when I needed it. All the lights were off, the place felt completely deserted, and I had no way to get assistance. I walked around trying to find someone, but the premises were empty. I flagged everything during checkout but was offered no real resolution or refund. If you value your health, comfort, and basic support, I strongly recommend staying elsewhere.

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KennedygbGB
Verified booking
review category business travellers
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 17, 2025

"Excellent Value for Money, Great Staff & Service, Definitely Recommend"

9.0

It was great, no issue whatsoever, staff were very warm and friendly, room and location was everything I needed.

The only thing I would mention is that, its so good that they offer free parking which is great, but it was a little bit hard to find(fault of my own as I should have said when I went to reception. I think what would be really good is when driving tinto the car parking space next to the building, put a sign saying park on the grass space for the 25 Russel Street as there were markings for other homes. Just a small suggestion but would make a huge difference.

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Oscar
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 9, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Multicultural place.

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DeangbGB
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 7, 2025

"Friendly staff, hotel is basic but for an odd night its ok"

7.0

The staff were very polite and friendly. I was able to enter the guest house at any point during my stay, the included breakfast was nice, hot and quickly served.

Ony room for improvment would bee to improve the cleaning standards, where a sock fell down the back of the bed, if was clear this area had not been cleaned for some time.

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ShaungbGB
Verified booking
review category business travellers
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 4, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Very close to everything I needed

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KevingbGB
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 4, 2025

"Very good"

8.0
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EldargbGB
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 4, 2025

"Pleasant"

6.0
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