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The Narrowboat

3 stars
From
£100
Cheapest

rate per night

8.4
Great
497 reviews
周四 9/5
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周五 10/5
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Double room
Deluxe room

About The Narrowboat

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
Conveniently located in the centre of Reading, The Narrowboat offers free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. Offering a bar, the property is located within 21 km of LaplandUK. The property is allergy-free and is set 28 km from Newbury Racecourse. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Narrowboat all rooms have bed linen and towels. Legoland Windsor is 29 km from the accommodation, while Dorney Lake is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 44 km from The Narrowboat.

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Narrowboat

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Disabled access
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Services and conveniences

  • Bottle of water
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key access

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Cleaning products
  • Socket near the bed

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Outdoor

  • Grill

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles

General

  • Carpeted

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Kids meals

Reviews of The Narrowboat

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8.4
Very GoodBased on 497 verified guest reviews
8.3Solo
9.1Families
8.4Couples
8.5Friends

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Location

Blakes Lock, Reading, RG1 3EQ

What's nearby

  • The Forbury Gardens0.4 mi
  • Museum of English Rural Life0.5 mi
  • Museum and Town Hall0.5 mi
  • John Lewis0.6 mi
  • Oracle0.6 mi
  • Broad Street Mall0.7 mi
  • Thames Valley Park0.8 mi
  • Hexagon0.8 mi
  • Progress Theatre0.8 mi
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters1.4 mi
  • Prospect Park2.1 mi
  • Madejski Stadium2.5 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Narrowboat

Low season

March

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

£105

Average price (weekend night)

£116
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 19% rise in price.
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When to book a room at The Narrowboat

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Top tips for your stay at The Narrowboat

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Narrowboat, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and September.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Narrowboat, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Narrowboat was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £130, while the most expensive was £130.
  • How long should you stay at The Narrowboat? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at The Narrowboat

  • Where is The Narrowboat located?

    The Narrowboat is located at Blakes Lock, 0.9 miles from the centre of Reading. The Forbury Gardens is the closest landmark to The Narrowboat.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Narrowboat?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Narrowboat.

  • Does The Narrowboat offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Narrowboat offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Narrowboat offer free parking?

    Yes, The Narrowboat offers free parking.

  • How far is The Narrowboat from the airport?

    The Narrowboat is 21.6 miles from London Heathrow. The Narrowboat is 30.5 miles from Oxford Kidlington.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Narrowboat hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Narrowboat in Reading and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Narrowboat and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Narrowboat.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.5

Distance to city centre

0.9 mi

Nearest airport

London Heathrow

Distance to airport

21.6 mi