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Royal County Hotel, Reading
4-8 Duke Street, Reading, RG1 4RY
Guest Rating: 
3.6 / 5
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About the hotel
Situated in the heart of Reading’s town centre, the hotel is ideally located next to the Oracle shopping complex and within easy reach of the inner ring road and train station.
Within walking distance of the Rivermead Complex, where Reading Rock Festival is held every year, the hotel’s friendly and attentive team offers you a choice of contemporary or traditional en suite bedrooms with a wealth of additional extras.
Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, the hotel will always endeavour to exceed your expectations so that you will feel comfortable and relaxed.
Please note that the hotel does not have a lift.
Perfectly situated in the centre of Reading, the Duke Street Restaurant & Bar has undergone amazing interior design changes. We are open for dinner Monday to Thursday. Non-smoking restaurant, smoking permitted in the bar. The menu has a strong emphasis on British food and ingredients are sourced from a range of local farms and suppliers.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Luggage Storage,
- Heating,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.
Activities
- Hiking.
Services
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Internet Services.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 15:00 hours until 24/24 hours.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
Parking
Free Private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wired internet is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 35.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 65.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- MasterCard,
- American Express.
Room information
Single Room more info
Tastefully furnished for the independent traveller, with all the comforts of home.
Amenities:
- Fan,
- Pay TV,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Standard Double Room more info
Amenities:
- Fan,
- Pay TV,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Special Wednesday Half Price Single Room Min 3 Nights more info
Amenities:
- Pay TV,
- Fan,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Special Wednesday Half Price Double Room Min 3 Nights more info
Amenities:
- Fan,
- Pay TV,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Special Sunday Half Price Double Room more info
Half price accommodation on Sunday night and must stay over Sunday night.
Amenities:
- Fan,
- Pay TV,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Special Sunday Half Price Single Room more info
Half price accommodation on Sunday night and must stay over Sunday night.
Amenities:
- Fan,
- Pay TV,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Lovely Jubbly Bubbly - Double Room more info
This special offer includes accommodation for 2 people in a fully refurbished double room and an ice-chilled bottle of champagne on arrival.
Amenities:
- Fan,
- Pay TV,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Restaurants and Bars
The new Indian restaurant serves good, authentic Indian cuisine, all individually freshly prepared and served in a modern and relaxed environment.
Continental food is served in the hotel’s lobby area from 18:00 to 22:00.
Directions
By Car:
- Leave the M4 at junction 11
- Take the A33 towards Reading town centre.
- Follow directions to the Oracle Shopping Centre and Queen's Road car park (on the A329 to Maidenhead).
- Once you are in Queen's Road drive as if you are going into the Oracle car park, but pass it on your left.
- You will then see Queen's Road car park after Brannigans. (Grosvenor Casino is now more visible specially at night.)
- Follow the road and stay in the left lane.
- At the 2nd set of lights, you will have to turn left into Watlington Street; there will be a church on you right-hand side. (Stay in the left lane.)
- At the next set of traffic lights, immediately after the bridge, turn left into Kings Road. (You should see Kwik-Fit garage on your left.)
- After 200 to 300 yards there will be another set of traffic lights (Jackson's Corner will be on you right-hand side) at which to turn left into Duke Street.
- The hotel is immediately at the beginning of Duke Street on your right with the turning into the car park just beyond.
Since Reading is mainly a one way system, we strongly recommend paying special attention to signs and directions in the town, and if you have any trouble, please do not hesitate to give us a call.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
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