The Roseate Reading, Reading
About the Hotel
About The Roseate
Described as 'UK's Sexiest Townhouse Hotel' by the Evening Standard, 'The Roseate Reading', a hotel in Berkshire, is known for its art and detail. The Hotel pays attention to detail to ensure a bespoke experience for its guests. The building has hallways, ceilings, moldings and the original lift shaft, which have all been restored. To revive the Shire Hall, its council chamber, Eden, along with its fireplace and wood carvings on the doors and mantelpiece have all been restored. The Roseate Reading is near the Ascot Racecourse and the venue of the Reading Festival.
Rooms & Amenities
Each Superior Room includes a king-size bed, free Wi-Fi and a Smart TV. Features also include a coffee machine, a mini fridge with free mineral water and a bathroom with a deep-set bath or monsoon shower and Penhaligon toiletries. The Double Room has one Queen bed, air-conditioning, a safe, and a desk area. The Junior Suite includes a king-size bed, free Wi-Fi and a Smart TV; coffee machine, minibar with free mineral water and a bathroom with a deep-set bath or monsoon shower and Penhaligon toiletries; sofa and original artwork. The King Suite comes with one King bed and includes air-conditioning, a safe, an en-suite bathroom, desk area, and free Wi-Fi. The Studio comes with one Queen bed, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a kitchen, a sitting area with LCD TV, and a dining area. This room is in a separate building, 10m away from the main hotel building.
Dining Options
Breakfast includes a small cold buffet as well as classics such as the full English and eggs royale. The àlacarte menu promises seasonal British produce such as rabbit and ham hock roulade, and a black winter truffle linguine. The bar also has an extensive collection of whiskeys, gins and cognacs. There are also restaurants onsite.
Leisure & Services
The Roseate Reading features art from across the world. Some of the hotel's art pieces include Minimalism is not a word in our dictionary by Nicholas Hollinshead Interiors, bronze horses, elephants, tigers and hare in every bedroom crafted by Claire Norrington, Sexy Cigar and innocence by Anouk Van Tetering, Gliding - the elusive qualities of the landscape by Simon Allen, and The Rug Company making flooring a style statement by Diane Von Furstenberg, Bill Amberg and Lulu Guinness. Each room has paintings by Paul Ambille, President of The French Artists Society, Impressionist landscapes by Isabelle de Ganay, Master of The School of Rouen, and nudes by Alain Bonnefoit, described by Herve Bazin as the 'Painter of Venus'. There is a cinema room with leather seats available for private hire. The Roseate Reading facilitates those with reduced mobility or disabilities. A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are a few of the amenities provided. There is also a small Aheli Spa, with a sauna and steam/shower room and gym. Kids' nights and parties in the cinema room are also on offer.
Location & Transport
The Roseate Reading is located in the centre of town and a short distance from an airport. Forbury Hill is a park complete with bandstand. Next door sits the historic building of Reading Crown Court and the remains of the Abbey Gateway. The Roseate Reading is 5 minutes' walk from Reading and 45 km from London Heathrow. Those coming by train will find the venue is close to the nearby railway station. Landmarks nearby include: Chestnut Walk - 0.3 km, Douai Abbey - 0.5 km, The Museum of Reading - 0.3 km, Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin - 0.5 km, The Oracle - 0.5 km, St. James & St. William of York Church - 0.5 km, The Lemon Grove Gallery Ltd - 0.3 km and Forbury Gardens - 0.3 km.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
