The Roseate Reading

Hotels
9.1 (303 reviews)
26 The Forbury , Reading , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Noise disturbances
Room temperature issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Generally clean, but several mentions of noise and issues affecting comfort.
Service
9.67
Staff described as friendly and professional.
Location
10
Excellent central location close to shops and transport.
Room Quality
8.66
Stylish but inconsistent, issues with temperature and location of rooms.
Amenities
9.19
Good basic amenities but some complaints on specific features like the coffee machine.
Value for Money
8.65
Some concerns regarding the pricing of parking and breakfast quality.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Varied opinions on breakfast quality, with some dissatisfaction reported.
Overall Experience
9.7
Positive overall with some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:17

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in the sumptuous rooms at The Roseate Reading Hotel, complete with coffee machines, luxury toiletries, and smart flat screen TVs for your ultimate comfort.

Fine Dining and Cocktails
Savor exquisite culinary delights at the fine dining restaurant and unwind with a refreshing cocktail at the trendy bar, all within the picturesque Forbury Gardens.

Convenient Location
With Reading Rail Station just a 5-minute stroll away and easy access to Newbury, Ascot, and Windsor racecourses within a 30-minute drive, experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience during your stay.

Ready to elevate your travel experience? Book your stay at The Roseate Reading Hotel now!

Important information:

Please note private parking is very limited and operates on a first come first serve basis, at a rate of GBP 20 per car per night. Alternate surcharge parking options are available in the vicinity.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 303 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.67
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.66
Amenities: 9.19
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Riyadh • couple • sa
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2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very good

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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882jasmineb • Friends getaway • London, England
10
Brilliant Spa & Massage
Pros:

I had the best experience at the Aheli Spa. The spa’s atmosphere was calm, the staff were very welcoming and attentive, and the massage was relaxing. I would definitely recommend Aheli Spa!

2026-06-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Bernice • family_with_children • ng
9
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
9
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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BNN • couple • ch
7
Zentrales Hotel in Reading, dringende Modernisierung nötig.
Pros:

Lage sehr gut, zentral.
Erhielt ein Upgrade, was sehr toll war.
Bequemes Bett. Grosses Zimmer.

Cons:

Das gesamte Hotel ist sehr düster und dunkel eingerichtet. Kaum Tageslicht. Der Lift war die gesamte Zeit defekt. Das Bad war eher schmuddelig und veraltet. Der Lavabo-Abfluss war andauernd verstopft. Nur eine Steckdose funktionierte. Frühstück mittelmässig, wenig Auswahl. Kaffee ungeniessbar. Speisen waren sehr überzuckert, kaum gesundes frisches Essen. Personal hatte Mühe mit Englisch.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location was great. Staff super helpful.

Cons:

Rooms are a little tired. The rooms were extremely warm with no efficient fans provided.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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I4634FXkarens • Couples
6
Not the 5* we hoped for our anniversary
Pros:

It seemed like a lovely 5 star hotel. However, it seems a little over sold. These are the reasons why: The hotel is a bit tired, the rug in iur room was stained, we booked a suite for our anniversary but I've had bigger rooms in a chain hotel.
The lack of plugs into the room, the curtains barely closed, advertised as the room had AC but in fact it was a dyson fan which came on a random times, there was some sort of feature buttons in the bathroom by the toilet that was broken and didn't work and the shower head in the bath didn't work either. We found out on the day that the lift wasn't working, and whilst we appreciate a good walk being on the second floor and breakfast in the basement, it was quite the trek.
Such a shame as we had high hopes of being a beautiful and special suite for our anniversary.
Not the 5* we paid for sadly. A real shame as a great location and has great potential.

2026-06-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Seda • couple • gb
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Annie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent stay!
Pros:

The reception staff were very professional and accommodating. The Porter was incredibly polite, professional, helpful and warm

Cons:

I think you should consider putting air conditioning units in all the rooms and toilet brushes in the bathrooms.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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PaulaR2001 • Friends getaway • Tilehurst, Berkshire, England
10
Lovely massage
Pros:

Had a lovely massage in the spa, highly recommend.

2026-06-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Judith • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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palouki2017 • Family
10
Ideal for an indulgent wellbeing break thanks to superb spa and restaurant
Pros:

A luxury gem in a lovely location next to the Reading Abbey ruins. Ideal for a pampered wellbeing break thanks to superb spa & restaurant. Clean and high quality, lovely staff

2026-06-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Kemmell • couple • us
10
Its really worth the stay!
Pros:

beautiful property! very well maintained considering its historical nature. excellent location, a few blocks from Reading Train Station, so getting into London was a easy!!! Staff, food and restaurant were all amazing. You get a very special feeling of a close knit community of staff that care very much about their work and guests. I plan to return anytime I need to stay in the Reading area.

Cons:

nothing really, I cant honestly complain.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • ch
7
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Jaein • family_with_children • sa
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The private secure garden makes me feel safe in the city centre

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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emmanuel • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

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2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Dan & Karen Lloyd • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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victoriasvintage • Couples • Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
8
This Hotel is A Good Base to used for the train for daily excursions.
Pros:

We loved our room; it was very large and spacious, and we loved that. The bed was very comfortable. It was very quiet in the area we were in, and there was no noise at all. It was in the building behind the older building of the hotel. We thought it could have had a better heating system; we literally froze the first night. We figured out to turn it on higher early in the day and get it warmed for the night. The refrigerator was not cold at all; it is only a wine or drink cooler that did not work. Our main reason to stay here si because I had a doctor appointment. I wanted a refrigerator to keep my medicine cool. The main building is beautiful. We felt like the room service did an excellent job cleaning our room. One thing that creeped me out is they have huge rats in the parking lot. The Forbury Gardens are beautiful and the Abbey ruins too. The restaurant next door is excellent. We never ate in the restaurant. We loved the location because it is not far from the train station. We used this hotel as a base to get around Oxford, Bath, the Cotswolds etc..

2026-05-24 • via Tripadvisor