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The Forbury Hotel

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    Forbury Foyer
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    Private Screening Room
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    Lounge
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    Superior Double
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    Superior Double
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    Junior Suite
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    Bathroom
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    Suite
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    Suite Bathroom
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    Forbury Suite
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    Forbury Penthouse
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    Bar

We stay with you…
This promise drives everything we do.  It makes every moment of your stay a special memory.  It’s in the smile that greets you and in the warmth and friendliness you’ll feel while you are here.  In every corner and at every moment, you’ll notice an attention to detail that shows our passion and belief.  It’s the very essence of the Forbury, like spending time with an amazing family.  We stay with you….

The Forbury has been described as ‘The UK's Sexiest Townhouse Hotel’ by The Evening Standard and the design and opulence is the talk of the fashionable set. From the 86,000 Italian glass beads in the chandelier running the height of the building in the old lift shaft, to the opulent fabrics and wallpapers and attention to every single detail - there is simply no place in the UK as extraordinarily opulent and stunning. Behind the doors of this typical gorgeous townhouse in Reading, you will be met with an interior that is both chic and bold in décor – rich colors and patterns, creative tiling, commissioned modern art and the largest chandelier in the world. If you’re staying amid all this opulence environment, you can't miss taking a seat at the long pewter bar to enjoy the impressive selection of fine whiskies, fine wines and excellent cocktails.

The Forbury was designed for both business and pleasure. The latest technology and plush surroundings guarantee a hitch-free meeting your guests will remember with pleasure. All our meeting rooms are fully air conditioned with natural day light, all also offer complimentary Wi-Fi. The Cellar provides the perfect venue for business meetings, stylish yet functional, a boardroom style table and luxury chairs that present you in the perfect position, suitable for meetings for up to twelve guests. Any of our other public rooms can be used for meetings also. The Lounge is available for impromptu meetings while the Library is ideal for more formal events.

For larger events our Eden room is ideal, hand painted flowers cover the walls of what was the original council chambers along with the original fire place. Ensuring your meeting is memorable for all the right reasons.For presentations, lectures or film screenings, we can offer our own private Cinema. A maximum of thirty guests can be seated in Italian leather seats ensuring their comfort and attention is focused in the right direction.

In the Cerise Restaurant, diners can enjoy relaxed traditional English cooking in chic and stylish surroundings. Our a la carte menu is seasonal with our award winning kitchen team sourcing local produce for a truly memorable experience. Our terrace and bar menu is new for 2012 and offers all day dining in our cocktail bar or outside on our terrace, perfect for those ladies that lunch or a meal with friends after work. We aim to cater for all occasions and tastes whilst retaining our focus on delivering our interpretation of contemporary British dishes. Our Cerise Cocktail Bar is rapidly building a reputation for the place to be seen outside of London; the team designs our list around classic drinks alongside some of their own creations. Our award winning wine list allows you to travel all over the world experiencing the finest wines from a range of producers.

Words do not do justice to the art in the bedrooms. In each room there are sporting paintings by Paul Ambille, President of The French Artist's Society; Impressionist landscapes by Isabelle de Ganay, Master of The School of Rouen and leading contemporary artist of our time; and nudes by Alain Bonnefoit, described by Herve Bazin as the ‘Painter of Venus'. The 23 luxury bedrooms are arranged over three floors, they blend design, art, lighting and sound to create a space that doesn't just look right, it feels right.  This atmosphere permeates throughout the hotel, but it's about much more than the exquisite décor.  Each lavishly-appointed en-suite bedroom contains all you would expect and more, including a state-of-the-art Bang and Olufsen audio-visual system, Molton Brown toiletries and Nespresso coffee machines. With attention to the smallest but finest detail and an overall sense of opulence and luxury, your stay at The Forbury promises an indulgent and relaxing experience. Our superior bedrooms all include king size beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and duvets, walk in showers, under floor heating, broadband internet access and direct dial telephones, all within comfortable and luxurious surroundings. A copper bath in the center of the bedroom, a four poster bed, private dining table for six or a separate living room are just a few reasons to upgrade to one of our junior suites or suites. For that extra special occasion, why not choose the Forbury Suite, offering a four poster bed, deep set free standing bath with steam room and a dining area for a romantic dinner for two in the privacy of your own room.

The Forbury Apartments are a sister property to The Forbury Hotel described by the Evening Standard as a ‘truly stylish affair'.

The sixteen two bedroom apartments offer you the privacy of your own space in the most exciting serviced accommodation the city has to offer.

A fully equipped kitchen, including dishwasher, great views over Reading, wireless internet and cleaning service twice a week are just a few benefits to our centrally located apartments.

If you are looking for something on a larger scale, the Penthouse is the ultimate apartment for luxurious living. Full length glass windows provide spectacular views across the city skyline with generous balconies. With its own sauna, Bang and Olufsen sound and visual system and luxurious interior, the Penthouse is the ultimate place to stay in Reading.

With The Forbury Hotel offering next door service including the Cerise Restaurant and bar, you will have everything you need at your doorstep.

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