Set in expansive grounds in a residential area, the friendly conference hotel is just 5 minutes from junction 11 on the M4 and around 4 km from Reading city centre. Reading South train station is approximately 4.8 km from the hotel and nearby airports include London Heathrow (43 km), London Luton (91 km), London Gatwick (93 km) and London Stansted (137 km).The hotel provides modern accommodation with 202 en suite rooms, and is able to host meetings for up to 100 people in the Academy conference centre. Guests may dine in the contemporary restaurant, and those arriving by car may make use of the complimentary car park. A lobby and a bar round off the facilities available to guests.Guests can stay entertained in their spacious, modern room with pay-per-view blockbuster movies and a choice of PlayStation games. High-speed Internet means guests can keep in touch. Some rooms overlook a peaceful grass lawn courtyard. An en suite bathroom and direct dial telephone also feature in all guest rooms as standard.Guests have complimentary access to the Health and Fitness Club, where they can work out in the gym or dip into the 15 m heated indoor swimming pool.The homely restaurant serves up pastries for breakfast and classic dishes from a set menu for lunch and dinner.From London - Leave the M4 at Junction 11 and take a right at the roundabout onto the A33 towards Reading. At the first roundabout turn right into Imperial Way and the hotel is located on the left-hand side. From Bristol - leave the M4 at Junction 11 and take a left at the roundabout onto the A33 towards Reading. At the first roundabout turn right into Imperial Way and the hotel is located on the left-hand side.

The Traders Restaurant offers a slightly more upbeat, vibrant atmosphere, serving dishes from around the world, regional specialities and exotic alternatives. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also an Irish theme bar and a relaxed and spacious Lounge that allows guests to unwind.