Crowne Plaza
This hotel was burnt out and left derelict for some years before becoming the Holiday Inn. It has now been fully refurbished and has become the Crowne Plaza. It is owned by Prince Charles Royal heir to the throne as part of the Princes Trust - as disclosed in March 2007 on a BBC television program. It includes a swimming pool and fitness centre and overlooks the river. The river walk up river towards Pangbourne is delightful. Parking for 200 cars and 122 rooms
Hillingdon Prince Hotel
A privately owned and Managed hotel built in the 1890`s, The Hillingdon Prince Hotel is centrally located by the Oracle Shopping centre and Reading business park, with Thames Valley, Warton Grange and Green Park close by. It is just a short drive from the well known Madjeski Stadium and within walking distance of the University and Royal Berkshire Hospital.
There are a large number of hotels and guest houses in the Reading area, but sadly prices are often akin to those in London and getting a room can sometimes be difficult.
For mid or up market hotels, your best bet is to use one of the online booking services, such as those found in our article on Finding accommodation.