Crowne Plaza Reading

Like to crunch before brunch, or squat after supper? You’re in the right place. There’s a large fitness centre at Crowne Plaza Reading that’s open from 6.30am right through to 10pm, so night owls and early birds won’t miss their fitness fix.

Feel the burn on Life Fitness elliptical machines, treadmills, bikes and rowers, or tone up the free weights, machines or functional fitness kit. Don’t know your abs from your elbow? Don’t sweat it. There’s a team of on-site fitness professionals who can give you tips and advice.

But if you thought visiting the gym was all hard work, think again. Where else can your post-workout routine involve a swim, a relaxing massage or a sauna or steam-room session?

Ultra-indulgent spa breaks need ultra-indulgent food to match. Luckily at the Crowne Plaza Reading you’ll find the food is as fine as the spa treatments! 

Caprice Restaurant & Terrace

This two AA-rosette-awarded restaurant serves delicious modern British and Indian cuisine in elegant and contemporary surroundings. Enjoy your dinner with a side-helping of beautiful views. Large windows afford a breathtaking backdrop of the hotel’s landscaped podium gardens and water features, while the terrace allows for al fresco dining when the weather’s playing ball.

Monty’s Lounge Bar

Time for pre-spa cappuccino - or a post-spa cocktail? Monty’s Lounge Bar is your go-to destination. With floor-to-ceiling windows bathing the space in natural light, it’s the perfect spot for a speciality Lavazza coffee, a creative signature cocktail, or a classic nightcap. Unwind with an elegant afternoon tea or savour something from the bar menu, all accompanied by the sound of the talented resident pianist.

It sure does, and you’ll find it in the hotel’s Esprit Wellness & Spa health club. Impressively large for a hotel pool, there are 19 gloriously heated metres to swim in. It’s ideal for lengths, or just pull up a lounger and read your book beside it. Beautifully lit at night, bright and airy by day, the pool is open from 6.30am to 10pm each day and there’s a sauna and steam room to bask in after your dip.

Staying overnight? Hotel check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at 11am. Here for a daytime spa package? Arrival times vary, so have a look at your booking confirmation. 

Yes it is, with accessible parking, ramps and lifts to all floors. Nine accessible bedrooms feature bathrooms with clear turning space, lowered vanity units and built-in shower seats.

Crowne Plaza Reading is just under five miles away from the centre of Reading. Just walk over the landscaped footbridge to Winnersh Triangle station. From here, a train to Reading Central takes just six minutes.

Thinking of bringing your little crew? Family-friendly Crowne Plaza Reading has 29 brand new family rooms with queen-sized beds and a sofa bed, complete with blackout curtains and double glazing to ensure you all get a good night's sleep. 

Accompanied children are welcome in the pool, and there are children’s menus filled with family favourites. The big draw for kids here has to be Legoland, just an 18-mile-drive from the hotel’s front door. Older thrill-seekers will love the rides at Thorpe Park, just under 20 miles away. The Harry Potter Studios and Windsor Castle are also within easy reach.

Sorry, you’ll need to leave them at home for this one. No good boys or girls allowed, with the exception of guide dogs.

There’s not a golf course on-site, but there are great options nearby. Bearwood Lakes Golf Course is a ten-minute drive away. This stunning 18-hole course is a super-exclusive celebrity enclave. It doesn’t allow visitors, so you have to hope for an invite and go along as a guest of a member! 

If you’re not lucky enough to be invited to Bearwood, other nearby options include Billingbear Park Golf Club and Sonnington Golf Club, which both allow visitors to pay and play.