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The Roseate Reading

★★★★★·9.3/ 10Excellent
·Hotels
📍26 The Forbury · Reading ↗
📞00441189583455·Official site ↗
Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM
Fitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outAll 60 facilities +
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The Roseate Reading, dubbed 'The UK's Sexiest Townhouse Hotel' by The Evening Standard, offers a luxurious escape near Reading's town center. Conveniently located near shops and entertainment with excellent rail and road links placing you just 20 minutes from London. The hotel boasts a stylish Cerise Cocktail Bar with an award-winning wine list and mixologist, plus a 30-seat private cinema. Its 55 rooms and suites blend design, art, lighting, and sound to create an opulent atmosphere. From the stunning chandelier featuring 86, 000 Italian glass beads to the rich fabrics and wallpapers, every detail exudes luxury.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 205 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-13

Guests highly praise the exceptional, personalized staff service and high-quality dining. Rooms are spacious and elegantly designed. Common complaints include aging room fixtures, a small spa with drainage issues, parking fees, and occasional Wi-Fi connectivity problems.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Cleanliness9.1
Value9.0
Service9.0
Location9.0
Surroundings9.0
Facilities8.7
Rooms4.0
＋ PraisedExceptional and professional staff service · Spacious, comfortable rooms with good amenities · High-quality dining with good variety · Convenient and quiet location
－ ComplaintsBasic spa facilities with damp odor · Tired or broken room facilities · Parking fees and average Wi-Fi · Some rooms need refurbishment

KEYIdeal for service-focused travelers and celebrations. Book spa early; note potential facility wear in older wings and parking fees.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the hotel's location and transportation convenience?＋
Located next to Forbury Gardens, it is a 5-minute walk from Reading Rail Station and offers easy access to major racecourses within a 30-minute drive. (Based on intro, score 9.0)
diningWhat is the dining and afternoon tea experience like?＋
Dining quality is highly praised with excellent restaurants and bars. However, some vegetarian/gluten-free guests noted limited afternoon tea options, with occasional billing errors or slow service. (Based on reviews, score 9.0)
serviceHow is the staff service attitude and professionalism?＋
Guests consistently praise the passionate, professional, and personalized staff service, especially at reception and spa. While occasional cold attitudes exist, managers actively resolve issues. (Based on reviews, score 9.0)
roomWhat are the room facilities and comfort level like?＋
Rooms are spacious and elegantly designed with coffee machines and smart TVs. However, some fixtures are aging, with issues like insufficient sockets, average soundproofing, or lack of AC in summer. (Based on reviews, score 4.0)
facilityIs the Spa and wellness facility experience good?＋
Spa therapists and treatments are highly recommended for their privacy and professionalism. However, the facility space is small, and the steam room has drainage issues and odors. (Based on reviews, score 8.7)
policyWhat are the check-in and check-out times?＋
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00. Express check-in/out and luggage storage are available for convenience. (Based on policy)
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