Malmaison Reading - 4-Star Hotel in Reading

The hotel's Chez Mal Brasserie serves contemporary British cuisine with a focus on locally sourced dishes. Guests can order from the same menu in the bar, which offers a more relaxed atmosphere. The cocktail bar is known for its signature Malchemy cocktails, crafted by expert mixologists.

Rooms include the Orient Express suite, which features a large bay-fronted area, a desk, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, and a large bathroom with a walk-in shower. Standard rooms come with superior king-size beds, en-suite bathrooms with mood lighting, and climate control. Guests also receive bathrobes, slippers, and Arran toiletries from Scotland.

The hotel is a five-minute walk from Reading train station and overlooks the station's car loop. Reading Abbey ruins, The Oracle Shopping Mall, The Hexagon, and Reading Film Theatre are all within walking distance. The building preserves its original 1844 railway hotel character, with locally-inspired decor highlighting Reading's railway heritage.

Meeting spaces accommodate a range of delegate needs, from formal conferences to casual gatherings. The hotel offers fax and photocopying services, plus daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, and laundry. A private dining room is available for up to 24 guests, with event coordination handled by staff such as Imogen.

Dogs are welcome, with pet bowls and pet baskets provided in the room. Guests can opt out of daily housekeeping in exchange for a £7.50 drink voucher at the bar. A 24-hour front desk and room service is available, along with free fast Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Location: 5-minute walk from Reading station, near Abbey ruins

Rooms: Orient Express suite with huge walk-in shower

Dining: Chez Mal Brasserie & Malchemy cocktail bar

Business: Meeting spaces & private dining for 24 guests

Pet: Dogs welcome with bowls & baskets