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Bow Guest House

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for Bow Guest House

A gated entrance with a metal gate and a wooden fence.
A red brick building with a sign for 'Bow Guest House Bed & Breakfast Hotel'.
A staircase with a purple wall, a framed picture, and a fire extinguisher.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, and a kettle.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

Explore the area

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25 Russell Street, Reading, England, RG1 7XD
  • Place, Broad Street Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a red blanket, a white pillow, and a black headboard. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a framed picture on the wall above the bed.

Single Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red blanket and white pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a door, and a radiator.

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a television mounted on the wall, and a door with a sign.

Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor

A bedroom with two beds, a TV, and a window with a black blind.

Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a remote control, and a coffee maker.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Reading

At Bow Guest House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Broad Street Mall and Reading Civic Centre. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Reading guest house include Hexagon and John Lewis Reading.
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What's nearby

  • Broad Street Mall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oracle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thames Path - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Reading West Station - 8 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Reading - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tap - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Van - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bow Guest House

Bow Guest House offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Reading guest house is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Bow Guest House offers 12 accommodations with free toiletries and portable fans. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Bow Guest House
Bow Guest House B&B
Bow Guest House B&B Reading
Bow Guest House Reading
Bow Guest House Reading
Bow Guest House Guesthouse
Bow Guest House Guesthouse Reading

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bow Guest House?

Bow Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bow Guest House?

As of 14 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bow Guest House on 17 Sept 2026 start from NZ$142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bow Guest House?

Yep, Bow Guest House has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bow Guest House?

No, Bow Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bow Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bow Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bow Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 90 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anushrut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a convenient place to stay and well maintained. Within budget.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay, and the service was just as excellent as the previous time. The staff there are so welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes..truly homely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positives: bed linen was clean and nicely presented, breakfast was well cooked and good ingredients, filter coffee was good. Negatives: no wardrobe or hanging space, toilet/wet room was tiny (1m2), sink plumbing leaked, unnecessary kitchen sink in room(?) and general decor was poor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rob

Liked: Staff & service
There was no Hot water to the Basin Tap The toilet did not flush very well even after 3 x flushes The TV kept loosing signal The shower (Electric) kept going from Hot to Cold The LL milk left for tea & coffee was off The linin was very crisp and clean The Bed very comfortable The Breakfast was very nice The reception were very nice and helpful Its an old tired building
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth Ebudola

Not as expected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to city centre. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy bed, nice people who run it, handy location, reasonably priced compared to the big hotel's around the corner and a warm welcome. I recommend this place for a short or overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value. Short walk from town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Multicultural place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place

Nice stay and a friendly host. We liked the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Comfortable stay. Suited me just right.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Used Bow Guest House as a base for two nights while working near Reading. Host was friendly, Room was suitable and the wifi was invaluable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very well located near town centre, new ownership, only been there dew weeks will definitely go back to see how things are progressing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their service is top notch. I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Reading, UK.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt very welcomed. Family run business. Lovely people awesome breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little pub near by. Very pleasant, helpful folks. Did everything to make my stay outstanding.! Was willing to go over and above to make my stay the best. Thank you, and will come back as you showed outstanding hospitality!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly good food ,convenient place to both town and theatre in easy walking distance ,dining room needs a refresh, on busy road lots of traffic noise ,some of the area needs a good clean up
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a place. The welcome was warm, and despite the police sirens around Reading central, the room itself was very quiet. Although the room was described as having a large bed, in fact it had two singles, it was comfortable enough. The towels were exquisite, and the cooked breakfast equally so. Highly recommended for the price and warm hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alice

The hosts were very welcoming. Room was nice albeit on second floor Relatively close to city centre so could walk or get bus. Plenty of shops and a 0leasant street
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting small rooms. Dirty nothing positive to say. We left I wouldn’t stay there.
Dirty shower
Dirty sink
Poor quality
This is how we found the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Adequate guesthouse in Reading. Would stay again.

First and foremost it's a Guesthouse. Shared toilet and bathroom facilities (sink in the room). It serves a function. Dont expect luxury. I would stay there again. Staff are very friendly, and welcoming. Breakfast was good. Bed a little soft for my liking but fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

STUART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception was helpful when I arrived late
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022