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Restaurant
Free Private Parking
Adults only
Free wifi
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Bar
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Welcome to The Narrowboat, where the charm of a cozy haven meets the lively spirit of Reading! Nestled just 0.6mi from the city center, this delightful adults-only hotel promises an unforgettable getaway. Whether you're in town for work, relaxation, or a little bit of both, we’ve got everything you need to make your stay extraordinary! Starting at an affordable $120, you can indulge in our modern amenities without breaking the bank.
Step inside and discover a treasure trove of features. Savor delectable dishes at our restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, or catch some free live music for that perfect end to your day. With free Wi-Fi to keep you connected and non-smoking rooms to ensure a breath of fresh air, you’ll find that comfort has never felt so good. Plus, with private parking and ample meeting facilities, your stay has been catered to with care.
But don't just take our word for it; with 453 reviews pouring in, guests rave about the warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and the perfect location for a peaceful yet accessible retreat. So, pack your bags and make your way to Gas Works Road, where a delightful adventure awaits!
At The Narrowboat, your culinary cravings will be expertly satisfied at our on-site restaurant, Bel and the Dragon. With a contemporary flair and a menu that showcases the best of British and European cuisine, you're in for a treat! Imagine indulging in flavor-packed dishes, all while relaxing in an ambiance that’s equally family-friendly and modern. Whether you’re toasting with a glass of wine after a day of exploration or sharing laughs over a hearty meal with friends, every dining experience here is sure to ignite your taste buds and elevate your spirits.
When it comes to winding down after a thrilling day in Reading, our stylish bar offers the ideal atmosphere. Sip on your favorite cocktail, craft beer, or a glass of fine wine as you enjoy free live music that fills the air with magic and cheer. The rhythmic ambiance and warm atmosphere make it a perfect spot to connect with fellow travelers or simply enjoy a moment of calm. It’s more than just a bar; it’s all about creating memories that linger long after you’ve left.
Finally, The Narrowboat makes it easy for you to enjoy a hassle-free stay with our convenient payment options. We’ve streamlined the process by accepting all major credit cards, ensuring top-notch security, and freeing you from worrying about cash. This hotel is dedicated to turning your getaway into a seamless experience, from the moment you step through the door until the time you check out. So come and explore all that we have to offer—you deserve it!
Closest airports
London Heathrow Airport
21.6miLuton Airport
38.5miLondon Gatwick Airport
39.6miLondon City Airport
43.8miLondon Stansted Airport
59.2miRestaurant
Free Private Parking
Adults only
Free wifi
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Bar
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Free toiletries
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Double Room
1 Double Bed
45 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Experience the comfort of our Double Room, perfect for couples with its spacious 43 sqft, private bathroom, and a cozy double bed. Enjoy modern amenities including a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries for a relaxing stay.
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Deluxe Double Room
1 King Size Bed
55 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Shower
Free toiletries
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Experience ultimate comfort and style in our Deluxe Double Room, featuring a spacious 54 sqft of pure relaxation. Unwind on the luxurious King size bed, indulge in the modern amenities including a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and hypoallergenic features, ensuring a peaceful stay.
Single Room
1 Twin Bed
30 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Shower
Free toiletries
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Welcome to our Single Room, a cozy space perfect for solo travelers. Enjoy a comfortable Twin bed, private bathroom, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
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Emily
10
June 2023
I'd arrived too early to check in but the staff didn't seem to mind me eating food that I had brought from elsewhere. The complimentary gin was something new that I haven't seen in a hotel yet. I'm not a big alcohol person but it was fun to have the opportunity to try it anyway. Also a big fan of the way they provide drinking water in the rooms. The bottles are nice and big. Plenty of water for the night and probably to take in your water bottle for the day too. It doesn't make you resort to using the tap and it doesn't use up plastic bottles. The furniture has an old feel but its kind of in a cute way rather than because of neglect (I think thats the appeal maybe). Its rustic but doesn't compromise on the necessary parts of modernity. Lots of light sources. I like that they provided a fan and also had temperature control (though I didn't end up needing either because it was mercifully cool at night). Beds are VERY comfortable. I've stayed in four hotels this month and this bed was by far the most comfortable. The splurge on good quality cotton is very much appreciated and the pillows are also very good to sleep on. Not too squishy but not hard either. The fancy coffee and tea options were intriguing. I've taken them home to try out. I think the milk being in little glass bottles is cute too. I didn't get to try the shower but everything else in the bathroom appeared to be clean and in working order. Restaurant downstairs looks pretty and the food is decent. Very nice location next to a scenic canal while being in walking distance from the city centre - very good for people who are not driving. I was only here for one night but honestly when i was lying in the bed on the morning of check out I wished I was staying another night. Would definitely stay here again.
Took me a while to figure out how to turn the lamps off but I think thats just me being dumb. Really nothing worth complaining about it was an all round good stay.
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Williamson
8.2
June 2023
Fantastic location close to everything and a beautiful little courtyard to sit and enjoy a drink on the thames. Rooms were nice, if a little warm although they did provide a fan, the shower was a great big walk in soaker and fab. the staff were superb and gave me a complimentary drink for my birthday and when the room was not ready asked us to sit and enojy a drink each, again complimentary. The breakfast was superb and served on a Sundaty 8 til 11 which I thought was a very flexible time. The breakfast was delicious, continental fresh pastries to enjoy and then a full on selection to choose from a breakfast menu all included in the price. I enyoed eggs, salmon, spinach on sour dough and it was cooked to perfection. I would definitely come back and go shopping and enjoy food there at lunch or for dinner
The only criticism was my husband explained when he called in advance that we had concert tickets and wanted to leave and get a train into,twickenham, check in was 3 but we asked for an hour early and we were told this would be ok yet upon arrival the room was not ready, we were given a complimentary drink to enjoy which was lovely but the room was not ready until 315 and we then had to re plan our evening pre concert drinks with friends. It was only a small issue thought and overall we ,loved it here
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Pedro
9.1
March 2023
It was a really great stay, all worked well, room warm, offer of a free drink in the room, spacious, excellent shower, good enough WiFi for a heavy user. No noise coming from the PUB/Restaurant. Staff was amazing, checkin and checkout processes really smooth with great attention to detail.
The entrance to the rooms could be improved, and 2 coded doors don´t help when raining. There was a hickup with the breakfast when staff was late in one of the mornings, but the cleaning lady saved the day preparing what she could for us and I endup going for the day with a full tummy. There was a message sent to let us know, but it did not reach me until too late. That is the only reason I don´t give maximum punctuation.
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Nick
8.2
August 2023
Super rooms, clean, great scent, even a couple of fans for balmy summer evenings. Comfy bed, everything you could need, including some cracking sloe Gin and a whiskey in the corridor for those who like it! Super breakfast, friendly staff and a great location.
The evening meal didn't meet the expectation or price I'm afraid, cold plates, cold food, undewhelming and not asked if we were happy to pay the optional gratuities, they just took it. The menu promised what the chef couldn't provide I'm afraid, the wating staff were lovely however...
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Lynne
8.2
March 2023
We were a group of 18 for supper in The Loft. The food was fab and presentation a step up. Standards are hard to maintain when there's a big group.The staff were all friendly and efficient even though they were stretched catering for a wedding outside on the barge. Nothing was too much trouble and throughout we were always greeted with smiles! Seems obvious but this is often sadly lacking these post COVID days. My partner loved the complementary whisky and sloe gin in the room....and no rubbish.....Glenlivet 12yr old and Sipsmiths!! A memorable touch. The breakfast was a cut above and a surprise as it did not appear to be included when I booked?? Parking on site is easy and free!
The County room was very hot on arrival as the heating had been left on high. The roman blind was broken and permanently lowered, although there was a handwritten note of apology. This meant no natural light or air could come into the room. The sash window had been repaired with black sticky gloop (?) that unfortunately got all over my hands when I tried to open the window to cool the room down. There was no mini fridge as described. If you like a very hard bed you will love it!
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Marie
9.1
June 2023
Great value, wonderful food, friendly, welcoming staff. Good central location with adequate car parking. Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Complimentary sloe gin and whiskey were greatly appreciated.
Being a very hot day the room was quite warm with no fridge or cool box so the milk left for the tea and coffee went off, suggest using long life milk during the hot weather. Also.no safe in the room so we kept our valuables with us at all times. Entrance to the rooms could be improved but didn't affect our enjoyable stay.
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Simon
8.2
April 2023
the quaint bar and restaurant, staff where very friendly and accommodating. the food was very nice and well presented at a good competitive price. good selection of coffee and tea in the room with a nice touch of chocolates. complimentary flavoured gin in the room and a decanter of whisky on a table outside the room for you pleasure nice touch.
the room although quirky needed a paint and spruce up, the way you have to get to the rooms via an outside metal staircase needed tidying as looked very dirty and run down.
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Derek
9.1
February 2023
Chanya and Matuesz Chef showed they are creative and empowered by compensating for my lack of breakfast with a sandwich the night before. I leave the hotel at 6am so no one is about and no chance of breakfast. This was a great solution to a challenging problem. They should both be commendef for their great customer service. Well done.
No early breakfast but see above , great thinking by your staff. The rules about no logs on the fire after 6 are annoying but that is not due to the hotel..
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Karsten
8.2
October 2022
Located at the river Kennett, so you can walk (on the other side) along the river on a path. Restaurant in the house and on a boat in the river/canal. Two rooms with solid security (two doors with kode-entrance) We could take some Gin in the room, and some Whisky outside the rooms, Breakfast nice - with individually ordered english breakfast Rooms OK with facilities. One of them had a window to the hotels own P-park.
In one room the tap was running a bit, couldn't be stopped. Reading is not a nice city near the hotel, so we stayed there for dinner (hard to find anything else near). The quality of the food at the dinner was not quite as good as expected.
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Donna
9.1
December 2022
Great room. lovely warm bathroom! Beautiful location. Restaurant very understanding of kids, provided entertainment!
Restaurant expensive. But even worse, we were virtually the only customers on a night when we had invited guests, and the food, whilst good, took seemingly forever to arrive, and when it did arrive it was not hot. We were too hungry and tired of waiting to comment or send it back at the time. No-one available for check-out the morning we left, which caused some later difficulties with settling the bill.
Attractions
Ascot
12.7miDorney Court
12.9miWindsor
15.1miHighclere Castle
19.5miBombay Sapphire Distillery
21.1miMagdalen College
23.9miAll Souls College
24.1miRadcliffe Camera
24.2miOxford Covered Market
24.2miBodleian Library
24.2miBridge of Sighs
24.2miSheldonian Theatre
24.3miTrinity College
24.3miBalliol College
24.3miBushy Park
26.2miAttractions
Ascot
12.7miDorney Court
12.9miWindsor
15.1miHighclere Castle
19.5miBombay Sapphire Distillery
21.1miMagdalen College
23.9miAll Souls College
24.1miRadcliffe Camera
24.2miOxford Covered Market
24.2miBodleian Library
24.2miBridge of Sighs
24.2miSheldonian Theatre
24.3miTrinity College
24.3miBalliol College
24.3miBushy Park
26.2miAirports
London Heathrow Airport
21.6miLuton Airport
38.5miLondon Gatwick Airport
39.6miLondon City Airport
43.8miLondon Stansted Airport
59.2miBel and the Dragon
Cuisines
Ambiances
Restaurant
Free Private Parking
Adults only
Free wifi
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Bar
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Happy hour
Live music/Performance
Stand-up comedy
Themed dinners
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar
Fruit
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Adults only
Carpeted
Heating
Hypoallergenic
Hypoallergenic room available
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
From 15:00
Until 21:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 07:00
Until 12:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
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Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Narrowboat?
Planning your stay at The Narrowboat? The room will be ready for you between 03:00 PM and 09:30 PM. However, departures are set at 12:00 PM.
Is vehicle parking offered by The Narrowboat?
Yes, there is parking available at The Narrowboat Hotel. The parking is free and private, located on site. However, please note that a parking reservation is required.
What are the rates at The Narrowboat?
The entry-level price at The Narrowboat is $120. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.
Which room categories can I book at The Narrowboat?
The Narrowboat hotel offers three types of rooms. The Deluxe Double Room is a double room with a king-size bed, accommodating 2 adults. It has a room size of 54 sqft and does not allow smoking. The Single Room is a single room with a twin bed, accommodating 1 adult. It has a room size of 32 sqft and does not allow smoking. The Double Room is another double room with a double bed, accommodating 2 adults. It has a room size of 43 sqft and does not allow smoking.
What are the main attractions at The Narrowboat?
Guests at The Narrowboat hotel can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. For those looking for live entertainment, there are regular performances of live music and stand-up comedy. The bar provides a lively atmosphere for guests to relax and socialize.
The hotel also offers outdoor amenities such as an outdoor fireplace, where guests can gather around and enjoy the scenery. Additionally, there are board games and puzzles available for those looking for indoor entertainment.
When it comes to dining options, guests can dine at the on-site restaurant called Bel and the Dragon. The restaurant offers a family-friendly and modern ambiance, and serves British and European cuisine. This provides guests with the convenience of having a restaurant on site, where they can enjoy a delicious meal without having to leave the hotel premises.
Does The Narrowboat feature its own restaurants?
Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Bel and the Dragon. The restaurant offers a family-friendly and modern ambiance. It serves British and European cuisines.
Can I use my credit card at The Narrowboat?
No, you cannot use cash at The Narrowboat. The accepted payment methods are American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.
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