A First for the Brand in the UK
Pentahotel Reading opened in 2009 as the first UK property of the German hotel group Pentahotels. It brought a fresh, six-floor presence to the centre of Reading and quickly became a recognisable landmark on Oxford Road, the address where the hotel still stands today.
A Central Oxford Road Address
The hotel sits at Pentahotel Reading, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7RH, in the heart of the United Kingdom's town of Reading. The location puts shoppers close to the large indoor Broad Street Shopping Mall, while legal visitors can reach Reading Crown Court Courthouse without a long detour. Culture seekers also have the medieval Reading Abbey Ruins within roughly a 20-minute walk, making the central address a useful springboard for sightseeing as well as business.
Eats and Bites Within a Short Stroll
The Oxford Road neighbourhood is dense with casual eateries, giving guests plenty of choices within a tight radius around the hotel. Closest of the mapped places are Pepe Sale at about 77 m and ThaiGrr! at about 80 m, followed by Crispy Dosa at about 85 m and Sarv's Slice at about 89 m. A little farther along, Döner & Gyros and Sushimania both sit at about 99 m, with Mooboo at about 115 m and Palmyra at about 116 m. For heartier cravings, Biryani Boyzz is about 117 m away, Boswells about 154 m, Muffin Break about 189 m, and Rafina about 237 m, rounding out a varied culinary scene right on the doorstep.
Rooms Built Around the Six-Floor Layout
The hotel features 206 bedrooms spread acrosssix floors, a scale that made it a sizeable addition to Reading's hotel scene at launch. Every allergy-friendly room comes equipped with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, alongside tea and coffee making equipment so guests can self-cater light refreshments in their own space.
Meetings, Dining and the VIP Suite
Beyond the bedrooms, the property includes Reading's largest conference space, giving event organisers a sizeable venue under one roof. A restaurant and bar on site cover meals and evening downtime, while a VIP suite adds an upgraded option for guests looking for a more tailored stay. Together, these facilities balance the practical needs of business travellers with the leisure rhythm of a city-centre break.
Practical Considerations
As with any city-centre hotel, details such as on-site dining concepts, room amenities and nearby openings can evolve over time, so it is worth checking the latest information when planning a visit.
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