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Hotel The Old Lamb (Reading, United Kingdom)

Hotel The Old Lamb (Reading, United Kingdom)

About Hotel The Old Lamb

Hotel The Old Lamb is a quaint B&B dating back to the late 15th-century. It is located one mile from the M4 motorway in Theale, Reading. There are 21 rooms, all of which are based in an annex off the main inn. The rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers and TVs with satellite channels, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have free Wi-Fi. Free parking is available at a nearby location. There’s also a front desk available for limited time. Hotel The Old Lamb has a dining room and an oak-beamed bar serving homemade meals. Breakfast is served complimentary between Monday and Thursday. There are many pubs and restaurants close by from the inn. Theale’s main street is a five-minute walk from the inn while Arlington Business Park is a 14-minute walk.

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool(Unavailable)
  • Spa(Unavailable)
  • Parking
  • Pets(Unavailable)
  • A/C(Unavailable)
  • Restaurant(Unavailable)
  • Hotel bar(Unavailable)
  • Gym(Unavailable)

Positive Reviews

positive:

Daily housekeeping

The housekeeping services in the inn are on the daily basis. Thus the sheets and towels were changed daily. Cleanliness of the room was also maintained; tea/coffee bits, used plates and glasses etc were cleared regularly.

positive:

Good location

The inn is located at a quiet place in Theale. Its easily accessible from the M4 motorway. Travelling around many places gets easy as all the modes of transport are convenient from the inn.  Moreover, there are many pubs and restaurants nearby.

positive:

Budget accommodations

The Old Lamb offers rustic, cheap accommodations to budget travellers. Since the inn is located in a quiet village, the stay is peaceful. Guests said that the inn offered decent facilities for an economical price - clean rooms, good connectivity, Wi-Fi, TVs, hot water etc.


Negative Reviews

negative:

Noisy and outdated rooms

Guests said that the rooms in the inn were tired and in need of refurbishment. Plus, due to lack of air-conditioning the rooms get too hot at night during summer. Walls of the rooms are paper thin and conversations in the room next door are easily audible.

negative:

Rude, ignorant staff

Many guests said that the staff at the inn was rude and impolite on many occasions. Even the staff at the reception was absconding from there, totally ignorant about what the guests need. Some guests said that the staff replied bluntly to their queries.

negative:

Uncomfortable beds

Beds were old and stained. Guests said that the springs in the beds could be felt distinctly. Moreover, the pillows were very flat and guests were deprived of a good night's sleep.


All amenities

Property amenities
  1. Parking
  2. Non-smoking rooms
  3. Doctor on site
  4. Free WiFi (public areas)
Room amenities
  1. Shower
  2. Openable windows
  3. Central heating
  4. Electric kettle
Accessibility
  1. Accessible parking
Food and beverage
  1. Diabetic food

Arrival / Departure

  1. Check in: 14:00
  2. Check out: 10:00

Contact

18-20 Church Street , RG7 5BZ , Reading , United Kingdom
Telephone: +44(118)9302357 | Fax: +44(118)9303111 | 

Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel The Old Lamb

  • Is there a pool area at Hotel The Old Lamb?

    No, Hotel The Old Lamb doesn’t offer pool areas.

  • Are pets allowed at Hotel The Old Lamb?

    No, Hotel The Old Lamb doesn’t allow pets.

  • Is parking available at Hotel The Old Lamb?

    Yes, Hotel The Old Lamb provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.

  • What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel The Old Lamb?

    Check-in at Hotel The Old Lamb is available from: . Check-out time is by .

  • Where is Hotel The Old Lamb located?

    Hotel The Old Lamb is located in 18-20 Church Street, RG7 5BZ, Reading, United Kingdom.