Suite Stay Club loves:
The hotel’s secret garden provides the perfect spot for a summertime nightcap.
The Reading Room, the hotel’s restaurant, serves exquisite fine dining dishes with fresh local ingredients.
The hotel’s Aheli Spa offers a range of luxurious treatments, including massages, facials, body wraps, and scrubs.
The Roseate Reading stands as a testament to luxury and heritage in the heart of Berkshire. This distinguished hotel, originally built in 1911 as the Shire Hall for Berkshire County Council, seamlessly blends historic grandeur with contemporary elegance to create an extraordinary hospitality experience.
The hotel's spectacular attention to detail is evident throughout, from the stunning 86,000 Italian glass bead chandelier cascading through the central lift shaft to the meticulously restored council chamber, Eden, with its imposing fireplace and elaborate wood carvings. The wide hallways, vaulted ceilings, and original architectural features have been precisely restored to their former glory, maintaining the building's distinguished character.
Fifty-five luxurious rooms and suites are thoughtfully distributed across the classic main hotel and the contemporary House. Each accommodation showcases a perfect blend of world-class art, comfort, and modern amenities, including Penhaligon's products and Nespresso machines. Guests staying in the House enjoy direct access to the Aheli Spa and gymnasium facilities.
The hotel's culinary offering centres around The Reading Room, recognised as Reading's premier dining destination. This exceptional restaurant serves modern European cuisine crafted from the finest seasonal, local ingredients, complemented by an impressive cocktail bar and charming afternoon tea service.
The Roseate Reading caters perfectly to discerning travellers seeking luxury accommodation with historical significance and cultural richness. Reading offers convenient access to Ascot Racecourse and hosts the renowned Reading Festival, making this an ideal base for both leisure and cultural pursuits.
The House Rooms at The Roseate Reading offer a truly exquisite experience, their bespoke design and aesthetic meticulously conceived by Studio Organon, an interdisciplinary architectural design studio recognised by Architectural Digest.
Each room is adorned with eclectic artwork by the acclaimed duo Thukral & Tagra, adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to the interiors. The opulent en-suite bathrooms feature luxurious showers with classic fittings and accessories by Lefroy Brooks, masters of their craft with over a century of heritage.
Complementing the rich oak wood flooring, stylish, contemporary furniture handcrafted in Sussex by Conran and John Tannous creates an ambiance of refined comfort, ensuring guests a truly delightful stay enhanced by amenities such as built-in wardrobes, sumptuous queen-size beds, and, in select rooms, a private balcony.
All rooms and suites in the House have direct access to Aheli Spa and the gym.
Suite Stay Club Guarantee: Exclusively vetted, personally approved. This hotel has been handpicked to guarantee an exceptional experience for our members.
Check-in time: Check-in is open from 15:00pm on your day of arrival.
Check-out time: Check out of your room by 10:00 am on your day of departure.
Distance to Airport: The hotel is located 27 miles from London Heathrow Airport.
Airport Shuttle: No, the hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service, but a taxi can be booked for £70 each way.
Valet Parking: No, valet parking is not available, but there is a car park for all guests to use.
Time of Breakfast: Breakfast is served in The Reading Room restaurant between the hours of:
Monday to Friday 7.00 – 9.30
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 08.00 – 10.30
Opening times of the hotel bar: The hotel bar is open from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am every day.
Opening times of the spa: The spa and wellness areas are open from 12:00 pm to 20:30 pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 11:00 am to 18:30 pm on Saturdays and from 10:00 am to 18:30 pm on Sundays.
Pets: Yes, pets are welcome at the hotel, but this must be requested in advance and includes an additional charge of £20 per night.
Room Service: Yes, room service is available to all guests.
Accessibility: The Roseate Reading is dedicated to ensuring a comfortable stay for everyone. There is separate disabled access to the hotel’s restaurant and bar, and accessible rooms can be requested by contacting the hotel directly.
Located in Forbury Gardens, a stone's throw away from Reading Rail Station:
Distance from Reading Train Station: Approximately 0.25 miles (1-minute drive)
Distance from city centre: Approximately 0.6 miles (3-minute drive)
Distance to London: Approximately 40 miles (25-minute train ride from Reading Train Station)
Distance to Legoland Windsor Resort: Approximately 20 miles (30-minute drive)
Distance to Windsor Castle: Approximately 19 miles (25-minute drive)
The Roseate Reading Hotel is adorned with a wide range of high-end facilities, including a fine-dining restaurant and a cocktail bar:
Spa Facilities: The Aheli Spa at The Roseate offers a variety of treatments, including massages, facials, body wraps, and scrubs. Guests can also enjoy the sauna, steam room, and a state-of-the-art gym.
Fitness Facilities: The Aheli Spa offers a gym facility that is available for use by guests.
Hotel Bars: The Hotel Cocktail Bar; A swanky, chic space for sampling an extensive list of enticing cocktails.
Hotel Restaurants: The Reading Room Restaurant; Savour gastronomical delights in an enchanting setting.
Other notable facilities for guests: Luxury rooms fitted with coffee machines and smart flat-screen TVs, and equipped with a range of luxury toiletries.
