The George Hotel, Reading
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.
| 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 |
| Opening | 1423 |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 76 |
| Number of restaurants | 2 |
| Website | |
| nilviphotelsgroup | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | The George Hotel |
| Designated | 22 March 1957 |
| Reference no. | 1155931 |
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.
Gallery
18th century facade
Entrance on Yield Hall Lane
Interior entrance in the Courtyard
References
- Phillips, Daphne (1980). The Story of Reading. Countryside Books. p. 44. ISBN 0-905392-07-8.
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