Name: Merrick House Apartments
Address: WHALE AVENUE, Reading, England, RG2 0GX, Reading, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 200 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-17

Guests praise the prime Chelsea location, 24/7 concierge, and well-equipped apartments. Common complaints involve misleading 'Pod' basement rooms that are tiny and windowless, lack of air conditioning, poor soundproofing, and confusion over room types.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.0

Value8.0

Service8.0

＋ PraisedPrime location with easy transport and shopping · Fully equipped kitchens suitable for families · Generally clean and safe environment · Prime location & transport

－ ComplaintsCramped rooms and limited space · Poor quality sofa beds · Poor soundproofing · Inconsistent cleaning and hygiene details

KEYSuitable for those valuing location and kitchen facilities. Verify booking is a standard apartment, not a basement 'Pod'. Note lack of AC.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the hotel location? Is it convenient?＋

The location scores 9.0 in dimensions. Guests praise its prime spot, and the complimentary airport shuttle makes travel highly convenient.

roomAre rooms well-equipped? Do they have kitchens and laundry?＋

Yes. Apartments feature deep soaking tubs, free WiFi, and fully equipped kitchens with washers. However, some "Pod" basement rooms are tiny and windowless, so verify descriptions when booking.

policyWhat are check-in/out times? Are children/pets allowed?＋

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00. Children are welcome, but pets are not allowed. Please note this is a smoke-free property.

serviceHow is the service level? Is there front desk or concierge?＋

Service scores 8.0. Guests report friendly staff and 24/7 concierge service, efficiently assisting with various needs.

facilityWhat recreational and fitness facilities are available?＋

The hotel features a fitness center for workouts and an outdoor terrace with furniture for scenic views. Free WiFi is provided throughout.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families or couples?＋

Highly recommended. Both families and couples praise the location and kitchen/laundry facilities. Note that some rooms have poor soundproofing and may lack AC in summer.

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Room types · 2

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

1 × King bed / 1 × Double bed61 ㎡up to 5

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed657-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub Practical - Clothes dryer, twin sofa bed, and iron/ironing boardComfort - HeatingNeed to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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RoomApartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

1 × King bed / 1 × Double bed61 ㎡up to 5

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed657-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub Practical - Clothes dryer, twin sofa bed, and iron/ironing boardComfort - HeatingNeed to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Facilities · 7

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Fitness facilitiesTerraceFree WiFiOutdoor furnitureFree airport transportationFitness facilitiesSmoke-free property

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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Orwells

regional

£££

Named after George Orwell, who spent his childhood in the area, this 18th-century building has the appearance of a rural inn from the outside, but once indoors you'll see it for the modern place it really is. Choose between the tasting menu and the à la carte to enjoy dishes mining quality British produce and vegetables from the team's own smallholding. They make their own honey, too, which is used in the signature 'Mill Lane Honey Sponge' dessert – a real treat to end your visit on.

9.0km

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Marle

Modern British

£££

Within Heckfield Place – a Georgian country house hotel decorated with the owner’s extensive post-war British art collection – you’ll find this charming, orangery-style dining room looking out over a lake and parkland. Locality and seasonality drive everything they do here, with a great number of ingredients coming from the estate’s own farm; these are fashioned into light, clean dishes that rely on honest, natural flavours. Look out for anything based around the 'farm vegetables', which give you an opportunity to really taste the land.

9.8km

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Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.