A lovely B&B at a great price (half the price of a more formal/faceless hotel). Only 15 minutes easy walk to the station and/or shopping centre. Staff were very friendly and helpful on the phone and at the B&B. There was a friendly welcome, even though I didn't arrive until nearly 10pm. The beds were comfortable, the ensuite was well... more

I had a 3-day stay at Amherst. I have stayed in a single room ( number 4). The room was a bit small, but ok for one person. Bathroom was very clean. There was a box with chips, cookies and other tea-making facilities in the room. The bed was very comfortable. The weak point of the room 4 is that... more

Having traveled a lot for work and pleasure, and stayed in some truly awful hotels in Reading before, this is a real find! As another reviewer pointed out, it was all the complimentary extras, and the really friendly and welcoming nature of the manager that added to an excellent room. Mine was a very large twin, with reasonable sized en-suite,... more

The street doesnt look too great and the guest house is very plain on the outside with just a 73 on the door with no indication it was a guest house. When I arrived I had to wait an hour for my room which wasnt a problem, but the manager was very friendly and apologetic and they put a free... more

We stayed at the Amherst Guest House for 4 nights in May and we were very pleased. It is a gem of a place and a well kept secret as for 3 of the 4 nights we were the only guests. The room we had was huge and the view over the back yard was lovely. The tray of hot... more

A Must to if you sataying in Reading Absolutely magnificent! Be treated like a star in only what i can descrive as one of the most wonderful places to stay! I stayed at Amherst Guest House while working in Reading for almost 3 weeks i love it. Amherest is magnificent I have never experienced such incredible service before, it was... more