| Hotel Description: |
Fully refurbished town centre hotel with complimentary car park and walking distance to train station.
Friendly and attentive team with a choice of contemporary or traditional en-suite bedrooms.
The Royal County Hotel is in the heart of Reading town centre, within easy access of the Ring Road and Railway station. Also within walking distance to the Rivermead Complex, where Reading Rock Festival is held every year. The hotel's warm and welcoming atmosphere is enhanced by our carefully selected team. Whether for business or pleasure, we will always endevour to exceed your expectations so that you will feel as comfortable and relaxed as you would in your own home. All the hotel's bedrooms have ensuite facilities and a wealth of additional extras, beverage tray, great toiletries, remote controlled colour television, hairdryer and ironing facilities. | | Getting There: |
 From the M4, leave at junction 11 and take the A33 towards Reading Town Centre. Follow directions to the Oracle Shopping Centre and Queen's Road Car Park (A329 to Maidenhead), once you are in Queen's Road and the Oracle on your left you will see Queen's Road car park after Brannigans, follow the road and stay on the left line. At the 2nd set of lights, turn left into Watlington Street (also stay on the left line). Turn left into Kings Road at the next set of traffic lights, you should see Kwik-fit Garage on your left, and left again at the next lights into Duke Street(Jackson's Corner will be on you right hand side).
The hotel is immediately on your right, with the turning into the car park just beyond. Since Reading is mainly a one way system, we strongly recommend to pay special attention to signs and directions in the town, and if you have any trouble, please do not hesitate give as a call. | | Business Facilities: |
The hotel has 3 main meeting rooms and 3 syndicate rooms specially designed for your business needs at a very competitive price, we charge by the hour. We can also offer catering services on request. For more information and availability please contact us by phone or email.
| | Local Attractions: |
The Oracle Riverside, Shopping and Leisure Together Distance: 0 miles
Perfectly located on the heart of Reading, the hotel is next door to the town's largest mall, which opens until late in the evening. There are also bars, restaurants and Vue Cinema. Check at reception for recommendations.
Legoland and Windsor Castle Distance: 25 miles
Perfect for family breaks, we are just 20 mins by train from Windsor. There the little and not so little ones will have a memorable experince. Otherwise the town offers you the Windsor Castle, surronded by shops, bars and restaurants.
London City Distance: 50 miles
Just 30 mins away from London Paddington, the Hotel is perfect for day trips to the big city. Check with our team for your best train connections.
Heathrow Airport Distance: 50 miles
Just 40 mins. away from the world's second largest airport, the hotel is located within walking distance to the station, where the Railair Coaches depart every 20 mins and connect reading with all the terminals.
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| Location: | | City / Town Centre | | Transport: | | Map & Directions |  | |
Rail: Reading Central |  | |
Air:
London - Heathrow |  | |
Road: M4, 10/11 |
| | Restaurant Information: |  | Award winning: BEST ROAST 2005 FINALIST
(Restaurant Magazine's UK Best Dishes Awards)
Perfectly situated in the centre of Reading, the Duke Street Restaurant & Bar has undergone amazing interior design changes. There is also a brand new, fully experienced management team in place and a new, innovative menu for diners.
In addition a well-constructed and extensive wine list is on offer.
We are open for lunch everyday of the week and for dinner Monday to Saturday.
*Non-smoking restaurant, smoking permitted in the bar
*Prix Fixe menu, 9.95 2 course-14.95 3 course
*British dishes with French inflections
*Seasonal menu
*Hand made chocolates & petit fours
*Bread baked daily in the restaurant kitchens
*Friendly & personable team
*Fifty covers + spacious bar
*Private parties welcome
The menu has a strong emphasis on British food and ingredients are sourced from a range of local farms and suppliers.
Almost all the meat on the menu comes from my fathers butchers shop in Greatham County Durham, so not only do I know what farm the meat has come from but its also great to be able to use the family business. Im a great believer in simple food, done well and with our menu, thats exactly what weve achieved.
Says Simon Stonehouse Owner
Head chef, Arnoud Stevens comes from a Michelin starred background of well known restaurants. He has worked with some of the worlds leading chefs including Pierre Koffman, Gary Rhodes and Raymond Blanc. His food is renowned for its quality and also its creativity and it is this that sets him apart from his competitors.
Parisian trained World Chocolate Masters runner up, Paul Gregory, creates the restaurants chocolates, ice creams and desserts by hand. With choices such as dark chocolate fondant with white chocolate ice cream, saving room for a pudding is compulsory!!
Due to high demand we recomend booking tables in advance.Restaurant and bar are closed Sunday evenings. |
Sample MenuStarter, Buttered shrimps and tarragon with warm cottage cheese dill bread
Foamy watercress soup with goats cheese gnocchi
Pressed hock ham terrine five spice carrots grebiche dressing
Sautìed chicken livers, watercress haricot blanc
Vegetable a la greque, soft cauliflower puree
Main Course, Pan-fried salmon buttered leeks lemon veloute
Confit pork belly creamed choux croute poached figs
Coq au vin, fresh linguini, basil and confit tomato
Roasted cod wrapped in pancetta garlic crushed potato chorizo and spring greens
Rib-eye served medium rare, montpelier butter, compote of shallot and beetroot
Dessert, Lemon tart raspberry sorbet
Vanilla panacotta compote of fresh berries
Raspberry pavlova
Poached rubabrb, mango sorbet, crispy salt-roasted pistachios
Chocolate fondant served with white chocolate ice cream
A selection of British Isle cheese with walnut and apricot bread (Wigmore, Cashel Blue and Linconshire Poacher)
| | Guest Services: |
Parking & Transportation
Nearby Pay to Park
Concierge
Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
Guest Laundry Facilities
Concierge
24-hour Front Desk
Parking & Transportation
Free car park
Free car park for how many cars
Concierge
Porter Service (24 hour)
Safety Deposit Boxes
Left Luggage / Storage Facilities
Hospitality
Restaurant
Lounge / Bar
Concierge
24 hour
Hospitality
Non-smoking area
| | Hotel Policies: |
For late cancellation and no show one night is charged.
| Payment - We accept
American Express
Visa
Diners Card
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