Got a great rate (last minute) of £127 for a suite which included breakfast, newspaper and internet access but I was still anxious having had mixed experiences at other Crowne plazas/Pedersen group hotels of which this is one. Needn't have been. Huge balcony overooking Thames - perfect with a glass of wine on a glorious day watching 20 or 30... more

my partner and i stayed hear for one night in a executive room, the room was very well furnished with a massive bed, room was on the small side but not really a problem for one night, the other great thing about the room was the balcony over looking the themes, the hotel bar and restaurant were very pleasant although... more

Stayed at this hotel for a wedding that we were attending in the Reading area. We paid a premium to have the 'executive room' with the privileges that this (£30+/night) gives. This includes a happy hour in the club lounge, hich includes free drinks for 2 hours as well as free snacks. We have stayed in these types of rooms... more

We spent a weekend here on a room only basis. The hotel has recently been refurbished and we found the bedroom to be fairly small but well equipped.The decor throughout is modern and attractive. The location is very good ,being right on the river by the Caversham bridge. What lets the place down is the restaurant which offers a poor... more

We booked for three nights but only stayed two, we had prepaid for three nights@ £160 a night,breakfast cost £15.50 per person. The hotel itself is very well presented and we like the ambience of the place.The leisure facilities were very good despite the swimming pool being very cold. Good parking. We liked the room card security system on the... more

Hotel website quotes "Of the 122 standard and Crowne Plaza club rooms the hotel has to offer, each room features air-conditioning, high speed broadband internet access, laptop safes, mini bar, iron & board, tea/coffee facilities, on demand movies but more importantly plenty of space for you to work at and relax in seriously comfy beds." Another of their affiliate websites... more

On arrival we paid for an executive room!We got a Room set only for one person! Told reception"answer"Sorry! We paid as DBB,our allowance was£27.00 for dinner.Our food arrived soaking with sea salt!Told the chef"answer"Sorry.We left the food nothing else was offered! Breakfast,ask for veg.sausages,they do not do them,ask for an omlette it came out of a microwave! For god sake... more

As far as Reading hotel goes this one is pretty good. It is a 20 minute walk to the centre and not too far from the train station, with a lovely view of the river bank with its swans and walk paths. Check-in service was excellent, as was the staff. Free car park which was very convenient, nice beds. TV... more

very nice hotel room with a balcony overlooking the thames the only disapointing thing about the weekend was the liquid scramled eggs for breakfast. more