The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property
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Exterior
Interior
Bar (on property)
Double Room
Garden

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Old Bath Road, Charvil, Sonning, Reading, England, RG10 9RJ
  • Mill at Sonning
    3 min drive
  • Waggon & Horses
    17 min walk
  • Reading Twyford Station
    3 min drive
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    36 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Reading

With a stay at The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns in Reading, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Mill at Sonning. .This inn is 16.6 mi (26.6 km) from Windsor Castle and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Lapland UK.

What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 3 min drive
  • Stanlake Park Wine Estate - 4 min drive
  • University of Reading - 6 min drive
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Oracle - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Reading Twyford Station - 3 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haweli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Want Want Chinese Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waggon & Horses - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns

Inn with free parking, near Thames River
The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. This Reading inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the inn's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: GBP 9.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 307 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 307 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very cheerful and helpful welcome which is always appreciated. The Hotel was conveniently beside the A4 and easy to find. The room and bathroom were immaculately clean and comfortable with all the expected amenities. Dining in the Hungry Horse was OK but not exceptional. The availability of a Snacks/Drinks Vending Machine was also a bonus. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location in the Reading area
Basic accommodation in a convenient location. The car park is a good size and the pub next door has a decent menu for evening meal and breakfast. Also the garage nearby has a co-op store if you need any extra snacks and food. As mentioned it's in a well connected area so I'd probably use again when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mr Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for my purposes e.g. visiting family in Twyford. It doesn't pretend to be something it isn't and this is reflected in the prices. That said it has everything you'll need, it all works and the food and drinks pub prices and quality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was fairly clean. However. Peeling paint, chipped and stained furniture, and a restaurant that makes Wetherspoons look like a 5 star establishment means we won't be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay, friendly helpful staff and good food reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Good value for money stopover
There are no frills at the Wee Waif, however this is the 2nd time I've used it as a journey breaker heading west. The bar food, Sports TV and free WiFi give me all I need for a one-night stopover. Will definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter Kenneth

The shower was broken and there was no plastic anti-slip mat for the bath and no soap in the dispenser which appeared broken anyway This was all in room 20
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Chipping ongar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great place for a night or two. Very convenient and realistic price. Breakfast great and a bargain price!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MISS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A nice place with comfortable beds. The decor was a little dated and there were a few marks on the walls but it was very clean. Staff were friendly. The room was very spacious and was great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy to get to location new M4 and Reading
I needed to find a location on the outskirts of Reading and easy access to the M4. The Wee Waif has a good sizes car park and restaurant with a good selection of food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet, which i was not sure it would be. I only ate breakfast there, which was quite good. I liked it being on the bus line.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is located not too far from Heathrow which makes it handy to get clear of the heavy traffic. The reception was genuinely pleasant, courteous and professional. For the fees paid to stay it’s extremely reasonable, the carpet in our room needs attention but other than that very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lucille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a one night stay after a wedding do. Staff pleasant but thin on the ground. Beds comfy and room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs a little love
A beautiful building, sadly in just a poor state of decor, a little dated. That said everywhere was clean and comfortable and a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here quite a few times. Food great, staff friendly and efficient, rooms clean. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

stephen

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

GURPINDER

Liked: Amenities
It's average you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good service but bedrooms need refurbishment
Stayed in Room 14 for one night. Room very tired - headboard peeling in flakes onto pillows, furniture shoddy & worn. Toilet roll with 4 sheets left folded at end on holder to look nice in en-suite. Room in desperate need of refurbishment. Staff however were very friendly, courteous & professional. Nice meal/drinks at reasonable price in Restaurant. Price for room also reasonable. Would stay again but only for night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Tali

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was out of order, the sink was almost falling off the wall, and the walls were in a state of disrepair. Unfortunately, the staff were mainly at the pub, which is very nice, they were too busy to attend to guests at the reception at all times.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024