The Crown at Playhatch

Peaceful area and pleasant , comfortable accommodation serving excellent food, both evening meal and breakfast

We used to live in Reading and had eaten at The Crown and its sister restaurant in Nettlebed in the past, so when we needed to travel from the Midlands for a funeral locally, we decided to stay at The Crown. The room was very pleasant, with a lovely comfortable bed and a modern bathroom, all of which were spotlessly clean. The 'information' folder, didn't have much information, though it did have some details of interesting local walks e.g. by the River Thames. However, what we really would have found useful was some information on putting the heating on in the room and how to get to the bathroom in the night without putting on all the lights and waking one's spouse! Also, I am only 150 cms tall and I couldn't reach to hang my clothes up, and couldn't see even the top of my head in the bathroom mirror. I'd have to have been at least 10cms taller to do that and to reach the hangers, The place was clearly designed by a man or a tall woman. It's little things like that which make all the difference and can lift a stay from being 'good enough' to 'very good indeed'. The evening meal was delicious, with a varied menu and a young waiter who was extremely helpful and pleasant, and breakfast the next morning was good too - coooked to order and delicious. We would stay here again. Well done - but please lower the mirror a little in the bathroom and leave some instructions about the lights!

A fantastic friendly Inn, food was great and the rooms were excellent.

Lovely room with high quality bed linen and big bath towels. The only minor thing is that the TV is too high on the wall - by far. Super nice staff and good food too.

Pub and restaurant was great with fantastic food. Rooms were unusual and good but with a few finishing touches could be fantastic

We loved this place. Food was amazing. Good wine and ales and great ambience. Rooms are away from the pub so nice and quiet with a cute veranda area outside. Loved it.

Lovely, well maintained rooms. Good food, reasonanble prices! Planning on booking again when back in the area

Used this venue as needed to attend conference in Reading. Nice and quiet but decor and room was a bit ‘tired’. It needed a really good spruce up. However the staff here were really nice, helpful, polite and friendly. The drain in our shower room smelt awful but the staff on duty sorted it out for us promptly.

I stayed at the Crown 5 nights. Rooms are basically functional boxes added on round the back of the pub. Not luxurious but clean and perfectly functional as somewhere to sleep and shower. Pub is great with excellent beer, good food and very friendly efficent staff. I will certainly use on my next visit to Reading.

Beautiful hotel with staff going that extra mile for their customers. Everything was top notch!bedside tables are a bit worn so only need sanding down and painting,.