Local restaurants and accommodation
Restaurants
Graduation is a special time and in addition to the short reception at the University, many graduates and their families choose to go out for lunch or dinner afterwards. Reading has many excellent restaurants in the area ranging in price. We recommend you search online in advance and to make a booking.
Accommodation in Reading and the surrounding area
You and your guests may wish to stay overnight before or after your Graduation day. Below is a list of local hotels with special Graduation discounts. We recommend you book as early as possible once you know the date of your ceremony.
Restaurants and accommodation in the area
- Exceptional new, fully refurbished 4 Silver Star Crowne Plaza Reading East offering 174 spacious luxurious bedrooms with King-size beds, 50” TV with Chromecast & HDMI and USB ports.
- New 2 AA Rosette Restaurant & Terrace and Bar/Lounge serving modern British and authentic Asian cuisine, creative signature cocktails and afternoon tea.
- Esprit Wellness & Spa with 19m heated indoor pool with sun lounges, sauna and steam room, extensive gym with Life Fitness equipment, and Spa treatments.
- 8 state of art meeting rooms with 75” TV’s & Clickshare wireless technology and natural light.
- Minutes from M4, walking distance to adjacent Train Station (the New Western terminus, the Elizabeth Line), ideally located for Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham, and London Heathrow.
Where: Wharfedale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Reading, Berkshire, RG41 5TS
Contact: Email or call us on 0118 944 4209
A bar, hotel and restaurant situated in the heart of Reading town centre near Reading Train Station. The Market House, once the historic Lloyds Bank, has been transformed into an industrially chic venue only a stone’s throw away from all the town’s amenities.
- Where: 1-2 Market Place, Reading, Berks, RG1 2EQ
- Website: The Market house Reading Website. Use the promo code GRADUATION2024 to get a 15% DISCOUNT on your room rate when booked directly.
- Contact: Email or call on 0118 216 1750
Located in the heart of Reading, our modern one- and two-bedroom serviced apartments are the perfect choice for families and friends to stay whilst celebrating your graduation.
Make the most of your own separate living and dining area and fully equipped kitchens. Prepare all your favourite meals and enjoy them in pleasant surrounds or dine out with one of our restaurant partners. At the end of the day retire to luxuriously comfortable bedrooms and ease into our signature ‘Seventh Heaven’ beds.
Enjoy the local area with our superb location close to the University of Reading and to all amenities, and excellent transport links to and from Reading Train station.
- Where: Minster Court , Minster Street , Reading RG1 2JF
- Premier Suites Reading Website
- Contact: Need further assistance? Contact Laura Grantham, Sales Manager. Tel: 0118 324 9700 or email sales@premiersuitesreading.com
- Quote GRAD10 for 10% off per night. If you book two nights or more you’ll also be eligible for a free bottle of prosecco
Have a last night in halls or stay for the first time for Summer 2024 Graduation!
Premium ensuite accommodation is available to book between the 15th July through to the 25th July 2024. Why not return to halls for Graduation or re-live your own student life as a parent or supporter, or experience the student life for the first time whilst attending the 2024 Summer Graduation.
All rooms have en-suite facilities and a shared kitchen/lounge and have the little luxuries, just like a hotel - tea/coffee, bedding, toiletries, towels etc,
- Where: The halls will be the premium en-suite halls on the Whiteknights campus, Park Group I.e, Mackinder, Stenton, Childs. Depends on the popularity of it which block we will allocate.
- Contact them via email or phone them on 0118 378 5657.
The Roseate Reading is recognised for its artful conception and luxury. The Hotel prides on its attention to detail, an attitude that is realised from the hotel personnel to the facilities available to make your stay cherished and memorable. Whether it is the 86,000 Italian-glass beads in the chandelier that hangs from the top of the building or the plush fabrics and swanky wallpapers, our meticulous design sense is ubiquitous in maintaining an uplifted ambience. The Roseate Reading was originally Shire Hall for the Berkshire County Council. The building, along with its wide hallways, vaulted ceilings, cornice mouldings and the original lift shaft have all been precisely restored to their original glory. To revive the old world charm of the Shire Hall, its council chamber, Eden along with its imposing fireplace and elaborate wood carvings on the doors and mantlepiece have all been restored to their past beauty. The Roseate Reading is a culmination of opulence and warmth for our guests.
- Where: 26 The Forbury, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3EJ
- The Roseate Reading Website
- Contact them on 01189 527 770 or email reception.TFLR@roseatehotels.com
- Quote promo code ‘GRAD2024’ to get a 10% discount off Best Available Rate.
- Dining – The Reading Room. With its exemplary design, sophisticated ambiance, and delectable modern European cuisine prepared by award-winning Chefs, the Reading Room restaurant & bar offers a truly bespoke locally produced fine dining experience in Reading. Reserve your table. Quote promo code ‘GRAD2023’ for a complimentary glass of prosecco with your afternoon tea, lunch or dinner reservation.
Set in 250 acres of Berkshire parkland, De Vere Wokefield Estate is located near Reading just 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, 40 minutes from Heathrow Airport and approximately 7 miles from the University of Reading. There are fast, direct trains into London Paddington from Reading Station.
Between the historic Mansion House, the modern Wokefield Place and Wellington Lodge, there are 376 bedrooms in total. All of our bedrooms celebrate the history and pedigree of this estate comfortably mixing tradition and modernity throughout. Choose from The View Restaurant and Benedict’s Bar to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce from great local suppliers during your stay. Alternatively, why not take advantage of our 6,996-yard, par 72 championship golf course!
- Where: Goodboys Lane, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 3AE is easily accessible from Junction 11 of the M4.
- Wokefield Estate Website
- Contact them on 0118 933 4042 or email wokefield.reservations@devere.com
- We are happy to offer a 20% discount off the best available bed & breakfast rate at time of booking. Please quote 'GRADUATION' upon booking which must be made in advance. Full pre-payment is required at time of booking and the booking will be non-refundable.