The George Hotel, Reading facts for kids
| The George Hotel | |
Quick facts for kids  18th century coaching Inn (left) 19th century addition (right) |
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| Location | Reading, Berkshire, UK |
| Coordinates | 51°27′17.23″N 0°58′12.44″W / 51.4547861°N 0.9701222°W |
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| Opening date | 1423 |
| No. of restaurants | 2 |
| No. of rooms | 76 |
The George Hotel is a historic hotel in the town of Reading, England. It used to be a famous "coaching inn," which was a place where people traveling by horse-drawn coaches could stop to rest, eat, and change horses. You can find it in the eastern part of Reading's town centre, right next to The Oracle shopping mall. This building is so important that it's officially protected as a Grade II listed building.
History of The George Hotel
The George Hotel is very old! It was first mentioned way back in 1423. Imagine, that's almost 600 years ago! In the late 1500s, it was one of the busiest inns in Reading.
A Busy Coaching Inn
During the 1700s, the George Hotel became a really important stop for coaches traveling between London and the West Country of England. It was a vital place for travelers to stay overnight before continuing their long journeys.
Gallery
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This is what the front of the hotel looked like in the 1700s.
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Here's an entrance on Yield Hall Lane.
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A look at the entrance inside the courtyard.
