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Hotel Description

3.5-star inn near University of Reading

Reading City Centre stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Reading City Centre inn, you'll find Kennet & Avon Canal and Reading Abbey Ruins. Reading College and Forbury Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).

Restaurant, bar/lounge

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this inn. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A coffee shop, a terrace, and express check-out are also on offer.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

About the Bel & The Dragon Reading

Location Blakes Lock, Reading, England RG1 3EQ

Property Features

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at The Narrowboat. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This 3.5-star Reading inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) (1.1 km / 0.7 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Narrowboat offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Reading inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Onsite venue #2 - bar. Open daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Reception and check-in hours are noon to 10:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • BEL DRAGON READING Inn
  • BEL DRAGON READING
  • BEL THE DRAGON READING
  • The Narrowboat Inn
  • The Narrowboat Reading
  • Bel The Dragon Reading
  • The Narrowboat Inn Reading
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.