Exceptional

It was ok

Liked: The staff were friendly, the room was big and the bed was comfortable
Disliked: There was no lifts, had to carry a heavy suitcase up 2 flights of stairs. The room was very dated and the bathroom smelled like urine.

Passable

Liked: The location was great.
Disliked: The decor is similar to a very dated B&B. I booked this because it had a bar and restaurant however they are closed on a Monday and Tuesday with no mention of this in the description. I wouldn’t have booked it if I had known this and I paid £80 for this reason.

Okay but noise levels are...

Liked: It is a unique building in a good location, very convenient as its close to Reading Town centre
Disliked: Noise levels of the bar downstairs, was only made aware after room had been booked. I didn't think it would be an issue but it was really loud and prevented a good night's sleep. I heard alot of noise until 5am I don't know if this was the bar or room next door but didn't get a good night's sleep regardless

Pleasant

Exceptional

Very good

Liked: Refurb was lovely. Amazing building. Spacious rooms with all amenities needed for an overnight stay
Disliked: The music from the bar below was extremely loud. Luckily it went off at midnight but I understand Saturdays are later [we stayed on a Friday)Would have rated the hotel higher but for the in-house dj downstairs in the bar

Needs a bit more attention...

Liked: Decent location, comfy bed, good shower pressure.Close to good restaurants but also near a noisy road.
Disliked: When I "checked in" (which involved going into the bar and trying to get someone's attention), I was given very little information. I then received a phone call at 10pm asking me why I hadn't checked in, and the next morning I couldn't leave by the door I had been told to use. I had to phone the hotel to be told there was a different set of stairs, which was not signposted.No breakfast option

Exceptional