Reading, United Kingdom
Malmaison Reading
Victorian station house
Reading, United Kingdom
Renovated
2007
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
The house
MalmaisonVictorian station house
The 1844 railway stop trades Victorian austerity for moody boutique glamour and lively evenings opposite Reading station.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
its exterior lovingly restored and its interior thoroughly renovated, resulting in a stylish and deeply comfortable boutique hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
On Station Road directly opposite the railway terminal, well placed for central Reading.
The rooms
Suites take their names from famous locomotives. Bedrooms are dressed in exposed brick and deep, moody wall colours.
Restaurant
Chez Mal Brasserie
British cuts and French classics come off Josper and Konro grills into a room of red leather booths.
How it began
The property is the world's oldest surviving railway hotel. A 1960s fire turned the building into offices for four decades.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.