Historic houses · South East England
The George Hotel, Reading
In or near Sonning.
The George Hotel, Reading — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The George Hotel in Reading is located at postcode RG1 2HG and is approximately 0.5 km from Reading railway station. Entry details are not provided, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The George Hotel, Reading is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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360° viewimagery from 2021
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Summary from the official site
The George Hotel in Reading offers immersive escape room experiences where visitors can solve puzzles and complete missions. Additionally, there are outdoor city hunts that allow participants to explore the city using a digital map and props. The venue also provides options for corporate events and birthday parties.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The George Hotel is a hotel and former coaching inn in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It is situated at the eastern end of the town centre, on the corner of King Street and Minster Street, next to The Oracle shopping mall. It is a Grade II listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
First mentioned in 1423, It was one of the major coaching inns between London and the West Country in the 18th century. In 2021, the George was used by the Home Office as temporary accommodation for refugees from Afghanistan, and this was still ongoing in October 2025
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4548, -0.9701
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 2HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Phone
- +44 118 950 5222
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.5 km
- Official site
- escapehunt.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7736173 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The George Hotel, Reading (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The George Hotel, Reading?
- The George Hotel, Reading is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 2HG), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is The George Hotel, Reading?
- The George Hotel, Reading — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The George Hotel, Reading?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 2HG.
- Who owns The George Hotel, Reading?
- The George Hotel, Reading is owned by | cost =.
- Is The George Hotel, Reading a listed building?
- The George Hotel, Reading is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to The George Hotel, Reading?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 2HG.