Title: Rethink Living - Blakes Quay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Apartment with kitchen, near Thames River ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/ea4bece6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/5807a49b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/b078c4c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/1682a07f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18346200/18346121/f88c22da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Thames River, Rethink Living - Blakes Quay provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Apartment with kitchen, near Thames River This smoke-free apartment building features self parking, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Weekly housekeeping is available. Guest accommodations at this apartment offer washers/dryers and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Reading apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night) ### Family friendly - Free crib - High chair ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Premium bedding - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Free toiletries - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - LED TV with digital channels ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Free bottled water - Housekeeping (weekly) - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Soundproofing ## Similar properties ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11742800/11742792/e2f6e5a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SACO Reading - Castle Crescent Reading - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 139 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=11742792&PinnedHotelID=11742792&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8430000/8427000/8426998/0c29047b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 100 Kings Road by House of Fisher Reading City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 122 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=8426998&PinnedHotelID=8426998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8407700/8407695/71c93e10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### City Wall House by House of Fisher Reading City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.2 Very good 80 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=8407695&PinnedHotelID=8407695&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668600/1668504/1d887b38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Roseate Reading Reading City Centre - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 656 reviews CA $158 CA $190 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=1668504&PinnedHotelID=1668504&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cleaning fee: GBP 36 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair This property accepts credit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property ### We should mention This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties ### Property is also known as Rethink Living Blakes Quay Apartment Reading Rethink Living Blakes Quay Apartment Rethink Living Blakes Quay Reading Rethink Living Blakes Quay Rethink Living Blakes Quay Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Reading Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Apartment Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Apartment Reading ## About the area Reading City Centre, a neighborhood in Reading, is home to this apartment. Shinfield Studios and Predator Assault, Laser Combat are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Oracle and John Lewis Reading. Lagoona Park and Beale Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Reading travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Reading.dx5664) [View more Apartments in Reading](https://www.expedia.ca/Reading-Apartments.d5664-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.45531%2C-0.95874&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZgH62lLmsXlEciZaaennIvacHwc=) Blakes Quay, Gas Works Road, Reading, England, RG1 3EW ### What's nearby - Royal Berkshire Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Reading Museum and Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Oracle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - University of Reading - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Thames Valley Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km ### Getting around - Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 15 min walk - Farnborough (FAB) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Back of Beyond (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Hope And Bear - ‬13 min walk - ‪AMT Coffee - ‬11 min walk - ‪Salisbury Conservative Club - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rethink Living - Blakes Quay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Rethink Living - Blakes Quay? > Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night. ### What time is check-in at Rethink Living - Blakes Quay? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rethink Living - Blakes Quay? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does Rethink Living - Blakes Quay provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Rethink Living - Blakes Quay located? > Located in Reading City Centre, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Kennet & Avon Canal and Thames River. Reading College and Royal Berkshire Hospital are also within 10 minutes. Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 15 minutes by foot and Reading Station is 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rethink Living - Blakes Quay Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin Feb 18, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Erin Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Atanas Nov 25, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The flat was perfect. 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