The Forbury

26 The Forbury

Reading, GB

Rating: 5*

The Forbury Hotel is the result of a compelling vision to create something truly exceptional that raises the bar of hospitality to a new level. A unique luxury townhouse hotel, with all the love, care and attention to detail that is often found in a country house hotel put into a fabulous historical building in the most stylish area of Reading town centre. 24 bedroom and suite, over four floors, have been designed to suit the needs of the single business person and also the couple seeking a refuge from their own personal ?rat race?, where they can escape into a luxurious and stimulating environment to unwind. Each bedroom has a king size double sprung divan bed, with the finest French long combed satin cotton sheets and huge sumptuous pillows. American walnut floors conceal under floor heating sensitively controlled to be warm underfoot when you get out of bed in the morning. Cerise, our restaurant and bar, is where inspirational eating and drinking is driven by a passion for food and drink. A menu that follows the seasons is selected using the local producers wherever possible ? providing an exceptional level of quality that runs through your whole experience

Room Information

Large Room - King size bed

A large room, many with a fireplace, they have walnut floors, double sized bath and monsoon showers. Also B & O entertainment systems and Nespresso coffee machines.

Suite - King size bed

Suites have king size beds, a fireplace and seating area. Some have boardroom style dining tables and views of the Forbury gardens. Complimentary soft drinks included.

Suite - 4 poster bed

A huge suite with 4 poster bed, fireplace and boardroom table. The bathroom has a steam room, there is a B & O entertainment system and soft drinks are complimentary.

Superior Room - King size bed

A spacious luxurious room with a king size bed. Rooms have walnut floors, double size baths, seperate monsson showers, complimentary soft drinks and Nespresso coffee machines.

Directions

From M4

Exit the M4 at junction 10 (sign posted Reading), then join the A329(M) sign posted Reading East. Continue straight onto the A3290 then take the exit marked Reading. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto London Road. Follow this road to a cross roads with traffic lights and continue straight on (the road becomes one way with three lanes). Carry on over several sets of traffic lights until you pass the Royal Berkshire Hospital on your left. Move into the right hand lane and turn right at the next sets of lights (into Sidmouth street, sign posted Reading Station). At the bottom of this road, turn right. Take the left hand lane and bear left at the next lights. Continue over the bridge and past the Prudential building (on your right). At the roundabout (Homebase on your right) take the first exit (towards the station). At the next roundabout continue straight over (first exit) and then take the first exit at the mini-roundabout into Blagrave Street. Turn left into Valpy Street and follow the road until you reach the War Memorial on your left. Turn left here and you will see the hotel on your right.

Restaurants

Cerise Restaurant and Bar

Cerise, our restaurant and bar, is where inspirational eating and drinking is driven by a passion for food and drink. A menu that follows the seasons is selected using the local producers wherever possible providing an exceptional level of quality that runs through your whole experience.Short listed as Best Newcomer in Tatler's Restaurant Awards 2007. Opening hours: Breakfast 07:00 to 11:00 / Lunch 12:00 to 15:00 / Dinner 19:00 to 22:00.