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There are many great restaurants in the town centre - Cosmo world buffet is one of my favourites as there is so much choice. The Reading Abbey ruins are very interesting to see and are currently being renovated for opening in mid June. There is a large shopping centre in the town centre and the high street also has a great range of shops. The night life is very lively and there are many clubs in the town centre. The university campus is very beautiful to walk around and has some green open areas and a lake. There is a good bus service in Reading and it is pretty easy to get around. The train station is at the town centre so if you find a hotel there then there is only a short walk.
I choose Reading due to its good fast train service into London Paddington Station. I made the mistake of booking accommodation at Parkside International Hotel 72 Bath Road, the bathroom facilities were very poor and despite reporting all the problems to the receptionist, who showed myself and my sister alternative rooms (still with similar problems) nothing was done to rectify the full amount paid upon checking in, therefore leaving me nothing to negotiate with. The manager was conveniently not available till the Tuesday, well after I had left. The receptionist Michael, did take all my details with a promise that the manager Ruby Walia would telephone me personally. No telephone call was received or a voicemail left.
Reading is an ancient city and we could have spent more time understanding its history. The downtown has been developed into pedestrian malls with shopping and restaurants at all price points. Public transportation is very good.
Reading is pretty much a work/college town. The only place we found interesting as tourists was the Rural Life Museum. It's a good place to stay when you just want to take a train into London.
Bottled water available. Great bar and restaurant facilities and extremely helpful staff. Swimming pool and sauna available and beauty spa. Generous breakfast buffet and they cater for gluten free needs. All staff were helpful, obliging and created a great atmosphere.
Visitors should go to the oracle, on the back of oracle where there is the canal, you'll find lots of restaurants. Pub /nights - don't miss purple turtle and Alehouse. very good music and lots of local. Alehouse the selection of beers are amazing. Fancy something posh - go along the canal and you'll find a boat that's a restaurant. Important to book in advance. Brunch - Yolks, its always busy and amazing food, worth the wait. Brazilian restaurant - Pau Brazil. Authentic real food! If you're bringing family along a good place to have picknic is at Christchurch meadow's, open areas and lots of places to sit. Make sure to walk along the canal as it's a great way to see the town.
“Great location for getting to places around Reading. ”
“Family run hotel incredible value for money. Nice sized room.”
“When I walked into the hotel I was very surprised..I wasn't expecting something so trendy and different reminded me of Camden London...very nice and friendly staff. The breakfast was amazing a huge selection for everyone.”
“Very nice hotel in quiet location would stay again and use full facilities. We didn't have the time on this particular stay.”
“Breakfast was okay not a massive choice. Indian restaurant tagged into the hotel excellent definitely worth going.”
“The staffs are friendly and effective. It was a great stay there.”
“Gorgeous and spacious room. Large, comfortable bath tub and shower. Filling breakfast with a wide range of choices.”
“The hotel was set in a beautiful garden, with an area at the back to sit and have a coffee surrounded by garden beds.”
“Dined in lake restaurant, very good indeed Xbox staff very helpful”
“Staff were wonderful - very friendly and helpful. Shower was great!”
“The Staff in the reception was very helpful indeed.”
“Location Spacious room Clean The bar Atmosphere”
“Great location and great service”
“a good size room clean and comfortable.”
“It's clean good food great for family”
“Bed comfy, Spacious room, friendly helpful staff.”
“I did not have breakfast but did order coffee which arrived with cookies! Nice touch! The room was comfortable and spacious and had a fan that kept me cool. Parking was easy and free and for me that is a huge plus!”
“Beautiful setting, great location, excellent service, spacious room (cottage room), and an excellent value. We will definitely stay there again.”
“English breakfast was good. However, the items were same everyday. I am sure there can be one item which can be modified or added each day, considering people from multiple nationalities are eating here.”
“It's an impressive hotel in it's own grounds. The suite I was in was luxurious, spacious and impeccably clean. Nadia was a wonderful host in the morning. Breakfast was incredible. (No cooked breakfast though.)”
