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The George Hotel is a hotel and former coaching inn in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It is situated at the eastern end of the town centre, on the corner of King Street and Minster Street, next to The Oracle shopping mall. It is a Grade II listed building.[1]
| The George Hotel | |
|---|---|
 18th century coaching Inn (left) 19th century addition (right) | |
  Location in Reading | |
| Hotel chain | Mercure Hotels |
| General information | |
| Location | Reading, Berkshire, UK |
| Address | 10 - 12 King Street Reading Berkshire RG1 2HE |
| Coordinates | 51°27′17″N 0°58′12″W / 51.45472°N 0.97000°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
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First mentioned in 1423,[1] the George Inn was one of the busiest in Reading in the late 16th century.[2] It was one of the major coaching inns between London and the West Country in the 18th century.
Gallery
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18th century facade -
Entrance on Yield Hall Lane -
Interior entrance in the Courtyard
References
edit- ^ a b Historic England (22 March 1957). "The George Hotel (Grade II) (1155931)". National Heritage List for England.
- ^ Phillips, Daphne (1980). The Story of Reading. Countryside Books. p. 44. ISBN 0-905392-07-8.
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