The Bird In Hand, Reading

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Executive Double Room

Max 2 Adults

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This spacious room offers free Wi-Fi and a king-size bed. It is set around the garden's brick courtyard with a fountain. The room also offers a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom.

Executive Twin Room

Max 2 Adults

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This spacious room offers free Wi-Fi and is set around the garden's brick courtyard with a fountain. The room also offers a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom.

Executive Family Room (2 Adults 2 Children)

Max 2 Adults

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This spacious room has free Wi-Fi and is set around the garden's brick courtyard with a fountain. The room also has a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom. This room is suitable for 2 adults & 2 children up to 16 years old.

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Category	Facilities
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities.
Activities	Golf course (within 3 km).
Others	parking, bar, wifi, food.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Higher level toilet, Pet bowls, Lower bathroom sink, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available.
Accessibility	Toilet with grab rails, Emergency cord in bathroom.
Bathroom	Bath, Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Hairdryer.
Room Amenities	Sofa bed, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Heating, Wardrobe or closet, Clothes rack, Desk, Socket near the bed, Carpeted.
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Electric kettle, Kid meals, Restaurant, Outdoor furniture, Packed lunches, Room service.
Safety & security	Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping.
Services & Extras	Towels, Key access, Linen.
Media & Technology	TV, Flat-screen TV.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Common areas	Garden.
Reception services	Invoice provided.
General	Pets allowed.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Mobile app for room service, Physical distancing rules followed.
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles.
Outdoor & View	Terrace.

About This Property

Situated 10 miles from Royal Windsor Racecourse, The Bird In Hand is a 14th-century four-star inn, 4 miles from Maidenhead. It has free parking, free Wi-Fi, a bar and a restaurant, as well as a courtyard. The traditional lounge bar has wood panelling and a large open fireplace, with a range of hand real ales available. The restaurant’s menu includes British and exotic home-cooked food and guests can eat on the patio or garden areas when it’s warm. The bedrooms at The Bird In Hand are set around a brick courtyard, with a fountain. They all have their own bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. Other facilities include tea/coffee, desks and flat-screen TVs. London is a 30-minute train journey or a one hour drive away from The Bird In Hand and Reading is a 20 minutes’ drive away. The nearest train station is Twyford which is 3 miles from the hotel and Heathrow Airport is 10 miles away. Both Legoland and Windsor Castle are a 20-minute drive from the property.

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.6

Based on 1794 Reviews

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Comfort

9.06

Cleanliness

9.08

Value For Money

8.62

Facilities

8.83

Guest Reviews

Darren

young couple

4.0

Disappointing

Great place to stay

Its a pretty place with a big car park and feels welcoming and cosy within. The rooms are plush and comfortable with everything you need including a nice touch of a couple of complimentary drinks in the fridge. I have stayed here before so can thoroughly recommend it (the breakfast is superb and a great selection of ales including nonalcoholic) but sadly during this stay there was a problem externally that was being dealt with that led to a lack of water supply so no running water at all. The staff knew about this but obviously didnt want to turn custom away and also hoped or thought that it may be fixed at any point. They were most supportive and offered a full refund as we decided not to stay. Otherwise great and well worth a stay.

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The lack of running water! But not their fault. No other gripes.

Published on 04 Jan 2024

Claudette

review category business travellers

10.0

Exceptional

Perfect

Once i'd checked-in i was shown to my room which was located ground floor and what i could only describe as within a courtyard area. This ideal if you are off for an event and need to come back to your room during later hours. You won't disturb anyone unless you are particularly noisy. The room was AMAZING, huge, cosy, warm, extremely clean and the same could be said about the bathroom. There was a choice of several different types of pillows on the super king sized bed even a radio for background noise, which is ideal as i was travelling alone at the time. Breakfast is made to order. i chose the plant based option which was most delicious. Must say portion sizes are very good also. Would i come back. Most certainly. Staff gave a very warm welcome from start to end

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Published on 04 Jan 2024

Rebecca

young couple

8.0

Very good

Excellent quality, good location, welcoming team and delicious breakfast all at a great value price

The welcome, quality of room, gift of drinks in arrival and breakfast choices were all top notch.

Comfy bed, though the pillows were pretty unyielding for my preference and we (our fault) failed to realise the windows were double openers, so whilst my partner opened one to air the room whilst we slept (late and in the dark), it didn't let any air in as there was a secondary window which required opening. Our fault, but it did mean our quality of sleep was lessened.

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Richard

young couple

4.0

Disappointing

Room okay

Bit disappointed as soon as we arrived they were closing the bar and restaurant. We should have been informed as we were expecting to eat and drink at the restaurant.

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Matthew

young couple

9.0

Superb

Would definitely stay again!

Well located, ample parking. Comfortable rooms (albeit very hot!). Good food and drinks. Friendly staff

Published on 27 Dec 2023

Paul

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Staff friendly and very helpful

Cosy old pub

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Published on 24 Dec 2023

Claudia

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Lovely hidden gem in nice location

Food was delicious and great value for money, staff very warm and friendly, very accommodating for allergies too, nothing was too much trouble. Location perfect, easy access, plenty of parking, comfy bed and nice little personal touches

Lack of lighting in room, felt very dark with only lamps, view from room was a bit rubbish out the back of the hotel on a dumped old van but not terrible/didnt ruin stay.

Published on 23 Dec 2023

Laura

with friends

10.0

Exceptional

Great place to stay and wouldnt hesitate to return.

Warm, stylish, comfortable. Ideal for what we needed which was as a somewhere to lay our head after arriving late.

Published on 21 Dec 2023

William

review category business travellers

10.0

Exceptional

Great attention to detail, lovely characterful pub and friendly staff. This place is a great find!

The rooms are lovely and spacious and include the loveliest details. The staff are fantastic and the food is brilliant. Its always a pleasure to stay there - its one of my favourite places to stay

Published on 20 Dec 2023