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The Reading Lake Hotel

4.0 of 5
Pingewood, Reading RG30 3UN, England (Formerly Copthorne Hotel Reading)
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The Reading Lake Hotel
Ranked #24 of 53 hotels in Reading
3.0 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2012 NEW via mobile

I came to stay here with my dad because It a half ways our destination. I want to say that I won't come back and stay here anymore because the staff is so rude and not helpful especially the reception. Please DO NOT STAY IN THIS HOTEL.

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Newport, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012 NEW

Spent last Saturday here thanks to a Groupon Voucher bed and breakfast, bottle of wine and chocs. I'd read some reviews and felt a little apprehensive about this hotel but I have to be honest I thoroughly enjoyed myself, yes the bedrooms are a little tired and yes the housekeeping could have been better a little cillit bang and some... More

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Paul Hodgson, General Manager at The Reading Lake Hotel, responded to this review
June 1, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and will of course take on board the comments you have made We look forward to welcoming you back again Yours Sincerely Paul Hodgson More

Southampton, United Kingdom
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

We stayed here last night on a Groupon deal. I could tell from the photos that the rooms were tired and in need of updating, but having stayed here about 15 years ago, didn't expect them to have not been refurbed since then. The rooms are a state, which is a real shame as the location is fabulous. The room... More

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Paul Hodgson, General Manager at The Reading Lake Hotel, responded to this review
June 1, 2012

Thank you for your review regarding your recent stay, My apologies that the room you were allocated did not meet your expectations. While it is pleasing to read you enjoyed dinner in the hotel we will review our breakfast service. The hotel is now under new ownership and refurbishment plans for the hotel are being put together. Many thanks for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

Having read the reviews on Tripadvisor before I went I felt some trepidation on going to Reading Lake, but I needn't have worried. The hotel reception was airy and clean, the staff professional. Our room was very clean as was the bathroom. I checked carefully having read horror stories from other reviewers, but really there was nothing. The bathroom did... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

This is the second time me and my partner have been to this hotel. The first time the hotel looked good and looking over the lakes was amazing. Breakfast was very disapointing the food we had to wait for what was their was cold. I complained and they did give my money back for the breakfast. As I had another... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW
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Having read some of the reviews I was a little worried with what I would find. However, are stay was very enjoyable. Check-in was fine, booked into room 228, lovely spacious room, clean white linen on beds, clean white towels, bottle of red (which we changed at the bar for a rose with no problems) double doors opened up onto... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW
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Ive stayed here before. I would never have stayed again but for the pesky Group-On deal and their £47 offer which my other half booked. So, up we went having pre-planned where to eat that evening because the restaurant is dire, the bar is devoid of all life and the prices are crazy. As expected the place is filthy. I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW via mobile
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I booked this hotel through groupon £47 for 2 including a bottle on wine and chocolates and breakfast. The wine was red but you had an option to change it to colour you want. We did as we prefer rose, this wasn't a problem . The chocolates were six from milk tray. The location is overlooking the lakes and it's... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 via mobile
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First impressions of the hotel are good, nice location near to Theake business park and in a rural setting. I agree with earlier posts that it definitely needs a bit of a refurb but the views over the lake are lovely and I can honestly say it is one of the most comfortable hotel beds I have ever slept in.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 via mobile

My partner and I stayed here as we bought the deal on group on. From start to finish it was a nightmare! Pubic hairs in the beds, only 1 side lamp worked in the room, room service arrived cold, staff were rude and to top it all of the rooms were disgusting!!!!!

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  • Reading Copthorne Hotel
  • Copthorne Reading
Address: Pingewood, Reading RG30 3UN, England (Formerly Copthorne Hotel Reading)
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