Royal County Hotel
4-8 Duke Street
READING,
GB RG1 4RY
Location. The Royal County Hotel is located in Reading, England, adjacent to the Oracle retail park and 200 metres from the River Kennet. It is one mile from historical Englefield House, and six miles from the beautiful Stonor Park. Reading railway station is 650 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The modern Royal County Hotel is situated in the centre of Reading. Amenities include a room service menu, high-speed Internet connections in public areas, and express check-in. There is also on site parking.
The Royal County's Duke Street Restaurant and Bar focuses on British dishes made with ingredients sourced from local farms and suppliers. It serves a complimentary breakfast each morning.
Business facilities at the hotel include three meeting rooms and a range of audio-visual equipment for hire.
There are five golf courses within a three-mile radius of the hotel, and also boating and fishing on the River Kennet and the Thames.
Guestrooms. The 52 guestrooms, built over three floors, have neutral, contemporary decor. All are equipped with televisions, direct-dial phones, and wireless Internet access. Other amenities include tea and coffee makers, and desks. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries.
Expert Tip. Englefield House was built in the Tudor period and is a beautiful building with extensive grounds. The public have a significant proportion of free access to the Estate, with three woods to explore: Pamber Forest, Benyon's Enclosure and Ufton Woods. There are also 40 miles of public footpaths on the estate, as well as water meadows.
Room Information - Royal County Hotel
Bed Type: Short Description: Standard Single Long Description: One twin bed. Traditional decor with antique-style furnishings. Wireless Internet access, flatscreen television, direct-dial phone, hair dryer, coffee and tea maker, trouser press, and safe. Bed Type: Short Description: Featured Double/Twin Long Description: One double bed. Traditional decor with antique-style furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access, flatscreen television, direct-dial phone, hair dryer, coffee and tea maker, trouser press, and safe. Complimentary chocolates and bottled water. Bed Type: Short Description: Standard Double/Twin Long Description: One double or two twin beds. Traditional decor with antique-style furnishings. Wireless Internet access, flatscreen television, direct-dial phone, hair dryer, coffee and tea maker, trouser press, and safe.
Property Information
24-hour front desk
Star rating: 3
Area Activities
Oracle (shopping and leisure centre): adjacent
River Kennet (riverside development): 200 metres
Englefield House (gardens): 1 mile
Huntercombe Golf Club: 2 miles
Stonor Park: 6 miles
Driving Directions - Royal County Hotel
From London Heathrow Airport (LHR):
Distance to the Royal County Hotel is 25 miles, approximately 35 minutes' drive.
Getting there. A taxi to the hotel costs 40 GBP. The hotel also operates an airport shuttle service (surcharge). The Heathrow Express train departs from the airport every 15 minutes, and takes 15 minutes to reach Paddington Station in central London. The journey is non-stop and costs 14.50 GBP. Trains can be caught from here to Reading station. Coaches operate from the airport to Reading. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Reading town centre is easy to negotiate on foot. Buses and trains connect with some destinations near to the hotel.
Driving directions. From the airport join the M25 and follow signs to the M4.
At junction 15 take the exit for the M4 and head West.
Exit the M4 at junction 10, take the A329 towards Reading Head into the town.
When road splits take the left fork onto the London Road.
Pass by the Royal Berkshire Hospital on the left and then turn right just after the Murco garage into Sidmouth Street.
At the end of Sidmouth Street turn right at the traffic lights and stay in the left-hand lane.
Follow the one way system around to the left into Watlington Street.
Turn left here at the filter traffic lights onto the Kings Road.
Turn left at the traffic lights.
The hotel is immediately on the right.
Go past the hotel and take the cobbled road on the right into the hotel car park.
Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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