The George Hotel, Reading

The George Hotel

18th century coaching Inn (left) 19th century addition (right)
Location within Reading Central
Hotel chain Mercure Hotels
General information
Location Reading, Berkshire, UK
Address 10 - 12 King Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 2HE
Coordinates 51°27′17.23″N 0°58′12.44″W / 51.4547861°N 0.9701222°W / 51.4547861; -0.9701222Coordinates: 51°27′17.23″N 0°58′12.44″W / 51.4547861°N 0.9701222°W / 51.4547861; -0.9701222
Opening 1423
Other information
Number of rooms 76
Number of restaurants 2
Website
nilviphotelsgroup.com/thegeorge

The George Hotel is a hotel and former coaching inn in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It is situated in the eastern end of the town centre, next to The Oracle shopping mall on Yield Hall Lane.

History

The George Inn was one of the busiest in Reading in the late 16th century.[1] It was one of the major coaching inns between London and the West Country in the 18th century.

References

  1. Phillips, Daphne (1980). The Story of Reading. Countryside Books. p. 44. ISBN 0-905392-07-8.
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