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Short description

Fully refurbished town centre hotel with complimentary car park and within walking distance of the 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 endeavour to exceed your expectations so that you will feel as comfortable and relaxed as you would in your own home. All of the hotel's bedrooms have en suite facilities and a wealth of additional extras, beverage tray, great toiletries, remote controlled colour television, hairdryer and ironing facilities. Please note that the hotel does not have a lift.

Hotel information

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.

Food and beverages

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. Handmade chocolates & petit fours. Bread baked daily in the restaurant kitchens. Friendly & personable team. Fifty covers and a 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 of the meat on the menu comes from my father's butcher's shop in Greatham County Durham, so not only do I know what farm the meat has come from, but it's also great to be able to use the family business. I'm a great believer in simple food, done well and with our menu, that's exactly what we've achieved. - Simon Stonehouse, Owner. Head chef, Arnoud Stevens comes from a Michelin starred background of well known restaurants. He has worked with some of the world's leading chefs including Pierre Koffman, Gary Rhodes and Raymond Blanc. His food is renowned for its quality and 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 recommend booking tables in advance. Restaurant and bar are closed Sunday evenings.

Tourists information

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.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy: 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.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: 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.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.

Internet: Wired internet is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable.

Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Free Private parking is possible on site.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.