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The Narrowboat

Blakes Lock, Reading, RG1 3EQ, United Kingdom
Reading, United Kingdom
See location+44 188 951 5790
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£93
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rate per night

8.5
Very good
based on 459 reviews
459 reviews
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Nightly total
Double room
£93

Overview

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With a stay at Bel & The Dragon Reading in Reading (Reading City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hexagon and Reading College. Featured amenities include express check-out and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rating
8.5
Very good
Based on 459 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at The Narrowboat

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Hairdryer
  • Disabled access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Dining

  • Restaurant

Services and conveniences

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of The Narrowboat

8.5
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459 verified ratings
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276
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94
Good
30
Okay
21
Fair
17
Mediocre
11
Poor
10

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Location

Blakes Lock, Reading, RG1 3EQ

What's nearby

  • Abbey Ruins0.3 mi
  • The Forbury Gardens0.4 mi
  • Museum of English Rural Life0.5 mi
  • Museum and Town Hall0.5 mi
  • Reading City Centre0.6 mi
  • Station Hill0.7 mi
  • Thames Valley Park0.8 mi
  • Simonds Brewery0.8 mi
  • Hexagon0.8 mi
  • Progress Theatre0.8 mi
  • University of Reading1.2 mi
  • Caversham Court1.2 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

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

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

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Narrowboat

  • 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. Abbey Ruins 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.

  • 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

10.0

Distance to city centre

0.9 mi

Nearest airport

London Heathrow

Distance to airport

21.6 mi

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