Monkey Island Hotel - Dating from 1840, this unique hotel rests on its own private island in the middle of the River Thames. Accessible only by footbridge or boat, Monkey Island Hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens, where you can watch the play of river activity, from the river boats that ply the Thames to the swans that merge elegantly with their surroundings. Here, natural beauty and architectural elegance combine to offer a truly unique and exclusive hotel experience.

Great Expectations - Set within a wonderful historic building in the centre of Reading, this hotel provides a harmonious fusion of Old World charm and modern expectations. Part of the Relaxinnz group, Great Expectations provides en suite bedrooms and a themed bar and restaurant in the form of a Dickensian London street. It serves traditional pub food and delicious light bar snacks. Amenities include a pool table and wireless internet access via prepay vouchers. Unfortunately the hotel has no lift. Great Expectations is located directly opposite The Oracle shopping centre. It is also conveniently positioned for easy access to the M3, M4 and M25 motorways. The train station and university are both within a 10-minute walk.

Malmaison Reading - This unique residence is a modern reworking of the Great Western Hotel, built in 1844 and reputed to be the oldest surviving railway hotel in the world. The hotel is conveniently located in the city centre, providing easy access to all that the city has to offer, yet it has kept the original ambience of the historic building. With stylish and artistic touches, the rooms are decorated in the style of a luxury rail carriage. The building also contains a chic brasserie, sumptuous bar and meeting amenities.

The Thames Hotel - This warm, friendly hotel on the River Thames has superb river views, a popular bar, great service and a new restaurant: Trevi Ristorante Italiano. The privately owned Thames Hotel has fully serviced en suite bedrooms with free ADSL broadband. The comfortable hotel combines Old World charm with modern amenities. Trevi has a superb selection of fantastic food and delicious homemade pizzas made by Italian chefs in a wood-burning pizza oven.

The Wee Waif - On the A4 near Reading, this modern hotel offers lodge-style accommodation in Charvil, a village with attractive surroundings and good road/rail links to London and Heathrow. The Wee Waif Hotel has an attractive bar and spacious restaurant, great for a business lunch or relaxing family meal. The extensive menu has quality dishes and daily specials. Between Reading and Maidenhead, The Wee Waif is a welcome stop for visitors to the Thames Valley Pathway. A short walk away is the beautiful, peaceful village of Sonning-on-Thames. Windsor Castle and Ascot Racecourse are within 15 miles (24 km). Newbury Racecourse is just 40 minutes' drive away. The Oracle shopping centre and Legoland are within easy reach.

The Manor Hotel - The Manor is set in the tranquil area of Windsor, overlooking a green and nearby the banks of the river Thames. The Manor has 5 fully air conditioned conference suites, with complimentary wireless Internet, touch lighting, natural daylight, and a dedicated area for refreshments. The conference rooms are all well designed, with good modern facilities but keeping the traditional cosy style. We use different aromatherapy techniques in our conference rooms. The unique concept is used for delegates attending meetings and conferences who require a stimulant to refresh the mind. Aromatherapy techniques can trigger greater concentration and soothe the thoughts, making the learning process far greater. These conference styles are available on request. Our chefs create energy food, to support and energise conference delegates.

Burnham Beeches Hotel - Offering elegance, peace and tranquility, this lovely Georgian hotel is set in 10-acres of landscaped gardens; the ideal destination for a relaxing break, within easy reach of Royal Windsor, Eton and Henley. The gardens provide an ideal setting for those looking for a quiet place to stroll, or if you are feeling more energetic there's also a well-equipped pool and leisure club. After a day of discovering the countryside or simply relaxing, the restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy fine cuisine. Built in 1727, this 4-star hotel is located only minutes away from the M4/M40 and Burnham railway station, which has a direct line to central London, meaning that it is a popular destination for both business and leisure visitors.

The Thames Riviera Hotel - Located on the scenic banks of the Thames, this hotel is ideal for Windsor, Legoland, Ascot Racecourse and London. Many rooms have small balconies and river views. The hotel is a 30-minute train journey from London Paddington and a 20-minute drive from Heathrow. The relaxed, friendly Blue River Bar and Restaurant has a riverside terrace and garden. There are sofas, armchairs, an open fire in the bar area and a large spacious eating area. All rooms have recently been refurbished with comfortable beds, flat screen TVs with Freeview and free Wi-Fi. All guests receive a 20% discount on the ? la carte menu.

Comfort Hotel Reading West - Located just off the M4 junction 12, the friendly Comfort Hotel Reading West is an ideal base for Reading, Newbury, Aldermaston and Ascot Races. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the bar before heading to Willows Restaurant. The restaurant has an informal atmosphere and serves traditional English cuisine and has an extensive wine list. Each en suite bedroom is comfortably equipped with tea/coffee, satellite TV, a telephone, a hairdryer and internet access. The full English and continental breakfasts are a great way to start your day.

The Harte and Garter Hotel and Spa - Sitting in the shadow of Windsor Castle, this hotel and spa enjoy the finest location in town. Recently enjoying a GBP 7.5 million sympathetic refurbishment enhancing many original features, this remarkable property offers a combination of modern facilities and classical style. More than a bed for the night, the hotel offers stylish bedrooms, some with stunning views of Windsor Castle. The Tower Brasserie and Tea Room concocts indulgent afternoon teas and British classics using locally sourced produce. Stable Spa is a perfect excuse for relaxing and unwinding. Enjoy meetings in style with 7 elegant meeting rooms that deliver a conference venue of distinction for up to 200 delegates. The hotel is a charming setting for weddings and memorable dining occasions for up to 180 guests.

The Pheasant Inn - The friendly and homely Pheasant Inn has brand-new rooms with king-size beds. There is free Wi-Fi throughout and easy access to the M4 motorway, at junction 14. The modern bedrooms contrast the traditional pub and restaurant with its horse-racing theme. The racing centre of Lambourn is 5 miles away, and Newbury Racecourse is 20 minutes away. All rooms are en suite with either a shower, a wet room or a bath with overhead shower. The Pheasant Inn is 5 minutes from Newbury and Swindon and 45 minutes from Heathrow and Wales.

Quality Hotel Reading - Situated in the heart of Reading's town centre, the hotel is ideally located next to the Oracle shopping complex and within easy reach of the inner ring road and train station. Within walking distance of the Rivermead Complex, where Reading Rock Festival is held every year, the hotel's friendly and attentive team offers you a choice of contemporary or traditional en suite bedrooms with a wealth of additional extras. Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, the hotel will always endeavour to exceed your expectations so that you will feel comfortable and relaxed. Please note that the hotel does not have a lift.

Walton Cottage Hotel - An unmistakably warm and friendly hotel, Walton Cottage is ideally positioned and offers a blend of homely comfort and unobtrusive, modern facilities. Walton Cottage is a favoured retreat for business and leisure visitors. Only a short walk from the town centre, shops and railway station, the hotel has 70 beautifully presented rooms and suites, all with luxurious bathrooms and a host of in-room facilities. Poets Parlour is a cosy lounge featuring an open fire in winter, making it an ideal rendezvous for an aperitif or after-dinner coffee and liqueurs. The Walton Cottage Suites are ideal for a longer stay. With a bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchenette equipped with fridge and microwave, each suite is a truly luxurious home from home at a surprisingly reasonable cost.

Grovefield House Hotel - With a beautiful, peaceful location, in 7 acres of gardens, this Edwardian country house is now a 4-star hotel offering free Wi-Fi, luxurious modern rooms and a 2 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant. Originally built in the early 1900s, the Grovefield House Hotel was once the country retreat of John Fuller, of the famous Fuller brewing family. In 2009, the building underwent a massive ?2 million refurbishment and now combines country-house elegance and charm with luxurious modern accommodation. The individually decorated rooms are spacious and comfortable, with contemporary facilities including 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Freeview digital channels. Many rooms overlook the hotel's beautiful gardens. Overlooking the hotel's front lawns, Hamiltons Restaurant has received 2 AA Rosettes for its innovative menu, which combines hearty English classics with modern European cuisine. Dishes are made using the finest, freshest seasonal produce available locally.

Best Western Reading Moat House - Located just off junction 10 of the M4, overlooking the river Loddon, this hotel is ideally located for visiting Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell business parks. The hotel benefits from 129 air conditioned newly refurbished rooms, including 25 executive rooms and 4 junior suites in the original mill. The stylish Sindlesham Mill restaurant, lounge and bar, as well as the grade 2 listed Poachers pub, gives dining options for all tastes. All areas of the hotel benefit from full Wi-Fi access. From 1 July 2007, smoking in public places is banned in England. However, a limited number of designated smoking bedrooms will be available for your convenience (subject to availability).

Hilton Newbury North - Located on the edge of the historic market town of Newbury, the hotel is close to both glorious countryside and the bustling city centres of Oxford, Bath and Reading. Located just off the M4 motorway, the hotel boasts excellent transport links around the area. In addition to this, it offers easy access to attractions such as Newbury Racecourse, Highclere Castle, Stonehenge, Blenheim Palace and Legoland Windsor. To ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay, the hotel features a range of on-site facilities, including 9 meeting rooms, a business centre, gym, indoor pool, restaurant and bar.

Baylis House Hotel - Heathrow - Baylis House Hotel is a stunning grade one listed historical building surrounded with beautiful garden. Enjoy a delightful blend of luxury, comfort & convenience. All the rooms have been designed keeping the busy traveller in mind.

Fredrick's Hotel Restaurant Spa - Individually designed and elegantly furnished, every room and suite at Fredrick's has been conceived to provide exceptional standards of comfort. Exceptional food and fine wines deserve to be savoured in the finest of settings, and Fredrick's award-winning restaurant will not disappoint. Few things in life are more pleasurable than succumbing to a total state of relaxation, where your body can unwind and your mind can run free. But then, there are few spas that compare with Fredrick's.

Macdonald Berystede Hotel and Spa - Fashioned in the style of a French chateau, complete with turrets, this 4-star hotel is just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Ascot Racecourse and has a luxurious spa and an 18-metre indoor pool. The Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa combines the original character and traditional charm of a historic manor house with modern, air-conditioned accommodation and contemporary leisure and business facilities. All of the beautifully appointed rooms feature air conditioning, minibars, free broadband internet access and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. The Hyperion Restaurant has won an AA Rosette award for its superb European cuisine. With pictures of famous racehorses and plush leather armchairs, the Diadem Bar has the relaxed and elegant atmosphere of a gentleman's club. The Vital health and beauty spa has an 18-metre indoor swimming pool with feature windows looking out over the hotels landscaped gardens. There is also an outside hydrotherapy pool, thermal suites, a 150 m? Technogym and 6 beauty treatment suites.

Elva Lodge Hotel - Set in its own grounds, Elva Lodge Hotel is the longest-established family- run hotel in Maidenhead. We offer a range of accommodation and facilities for both business and private guests, and pride ourselves on the friendly and personal service we offer each of them. Elva Lodge Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere and a range of well-appointed accommodation. All 26 rooms have a private bathroom with bath or shower facilities, colour television and direct-dial telephone. With the business user in mind, each room has a work area with a wireless internet connection available. We also have family rooms, with a double bed and an additional single bed and a private bathroom. Elva Lodge has its own rowing-themed restaurant, where Steve Redgrave is a regular. We offer a range of traditional English, French and Mexican cuisine and a wide selection of wines, spirits, beers and cocktails. The bar, part of the original house built in 1902, benefits from a classic high ceiling, giving it an airy feel. The contemporary ambiance makes it a great place to relax and enjoy our guest ales or sample our extensive wine list. The Elva Lodge Hotel is an ideal business venue, whether for a small confidential meeting or a full-scale conference. There are two conference rooms capable of accommodating 2-50 delegates. The Garden Room, with its glass panelling, is brightly lit with natural light and the Millennium Rooms beamed ceilings give it a special charm. Business services available include fax, photocopying, OHP screens, flipcharts and training equipment. Wireless Internet is available in all public areas. Our experienced staff will always be on hand to help ensure the smooth running of your meeting or event.

Premier Inn Reading (Caversham Bridge) - In leafy Caversham, next to the River Thames and 1 mile (1.6 km) from Reading's town centre, the hotel offers free parking and rooms with satellite TV and luxury power showers. The Premier Inn Reading (Caversham Bridge) is 15 minutes' walk from the shops of the Oracle centre and the restaurants and bars of Broad Street and Friars. Reading Railway Station is half a mile (800 m) away. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. The on-site Toby Carvery restaurant offers tender cuts of freshly roasted meat and fresh, seasonal vegetables.

Pincents Manor Hotel - Pincents Manor Hotel stands in beautiful, peaceful grounds west of Reading, and has good access to the M4. There is ample free parking and free Wi-Fi internet. The hotel has good food, excellent service and an atmosphere of comfort. Bedrooms are individual, full of character and located in the main hotel or the annexe within the grounds. Pincents Manor is well-located for Arlington Business Park (1 mile/1.6 km) and Theale Lakes Business Park (2 miles/3.2 km). Reading town centre, Oracle Shopping Centre and Beale Park are 5 miles (8 km) away.

The Chequers Hotel - In the heart of Newbury's town centre, only 5 minutes from junction 13 of the M4 motorway, this traditional 18th century coaching inn offers en suite accommodation and free parking. Now independently owned, the Chequers Hotel has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment of the outside of the building, including brand-new windows throughout. The only hotel that is so near to the centre of Newbury, the Chequers is close to all that the town has to offer, including the many shops, bars and restaurants. Newbury Railway Station is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away. The 56 well-appointed en suite rooms are fully equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers, trouser presses, TVs, telephones and modem points. Warm and welcoming, the restaurant serves modern European cuisine and the bar also offers a wide selection of hot and cold dishes daily. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Subject to availability, guests have the use of the LA Fitness gym, just a few minutes away.

Windsor Marriott Hotel - The ideal stop-over for those flying to/from Heathrow's new Terminal 5, this modern hotel also provides easy access to Central London and main attractions such as Legoland and Windsor Castle. Following a GBP 5 million refurbishment, the Heathrow/Windsor Marriott Hotel now offers 382 spacious guestrooms, exquisite on-site dining, a comprehensive leisure and fitness centre, and 444 square-metres of event space, including 21 fully-equipped meeting rooms. Close to Royal Windsor and the beautiful Berkshire countryside, during your stay at the Heathrow/Windsor Marriott Hotel you can also easily visit Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park, Henley, and Ascot and Windsor Racecourses.

African Queen Hotel Boat - Having battled the Irish Sea to come to rest upon the Thames, just outside Reading, this spectacular boat hotel is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and historical interest. Moored on a large country estate called Mapledurham House and Water Mill in Oxfordshire, the hotel is only 2.5 miles away from the centre of Reading and within easy reach of the spectacular Chilton Hills. After a long day you can relax on the boat's sundeck, whilst gently rocking on the water, before retiring to one of the cabins, all of which are centrally heated and en suite.

Stoke Place - Stoke Place is a 17th Century Queen Anne mansion situated in 25 acres of beautiful parkland. Each of Stoke Place's bedrooms offer excellent facilities and the perfect atmosphere in which to relax, including flat screen TV's, DVD's, luxurious bathrooms and the most comfortable beds. Those choosing to stay at Stoke Place benefit from in-room spa facilities, a well-stocked film library and complimentary 24 hour internet access. From the restaurant and bar you can enjoy beautiful views across the pristine green lawns. The menu offers delicious contemporary British food, where traditional dishes have been updated and modernised using seasonal menus to ensure that only the freshest and tastiest ingredients are used. Stoke Place is also the perfect venue for conferences, meetings, and private events including weddings.

Donnington House Hotel - The Donnington House Hotel is ideally situated close to Junction 10 (a329 motorway) and Junction 11 of the m4. 20 minute walk from Reading Town Centre and main line railway station. The University is only 10 minutes walk away. There is easy access to Heathrow, Gatwick, Henley, Ascot and Windsor. Reading Train Station offers frequent Inter-City services to London/Paddington and all other major towns and cities. This independent run hotel has recently been refurbished and we do our utmost to make sure that all guests find everything to their satisfaction. Whether you are on business or just visiting the wonderful sights in the Royal County of Berkshire, the Donnington House Hotel offers a high standard of accommodation at extremely competitive rates. Opposite Donnington House Hotel is a restaurant & wine bar where only our guests get a 10% discount.

pentahotel Reading Centre - In the heart of Reading, close to the city's train stations, shops, cafes and restaurants, this elegant 4-star hotel offers stylish, modern air-conditioned rooms, all with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The pentahotel Reading has an impressive central location, just a short walk from both Reading West and Reading Railway Station. Trains run regularly between Reading and London, with a journey time of just 30 minutes. Stylish and contemporary, all of the rooms have individual climate control, a workspace, satellite TV and free in-room movies. Each en suite room has luxurious free toiletries and a rain shower, which was designed especially for pentahotels. Internet access is available at an additional cost. Designed by Matteo Thun, the stylish and contemporary pentalounge offers superb food and drink. Those looking for a lively evening are encouraged to join the spirited staff in the integrated games room for a game on the Nintendo Wii or the American pool table.

Days Inn Hotel Membury - Between junction 14 and 15 of the M4, close to Swindon and Newbury, the hotel offers free parking, great-value rates and comfortable, modern en suite rooms. Just off the M4 westbound and with access from the M4 eastbound, the Days Inn Hotel Membury has great access to the region's major roads. The Days Inn has a 24-hour reception desk and spacious rooms, including executive and family rooms. All of the rooms have an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Each room has a trouser press, hairdryer and tea/coffee. Wired and Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel at an additional cost.

The George and Horn - Just off the A339 between Newbury and Basingstoke, this traditional 18th century public house and inn is set in the beautiful Hampshire village of Kingsclere. Offering comfortable accommodation in the heart of the village, which displays some buildings dating back to the 12th century, the George and Horn provides an ideal base from which to discover rural Hampshire. Within easy reach of the George and Horn you will find the Willis Museum, Wellington Country Park, Highclere Castle and The Living Rainforest.