PENTA****

OXFORD ROAD First Class Modern Hotel 40 kms to the airport (london heathrow airport) 70 kms to the airport (london gatwick airport) 1 km to the nearest station (reading) 1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop

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general
This hotel was formerly the Renaissance and is STILL undergoing an extensive and expensive renovation since it re-opened in April 2008 as the Penta. The result is a really good hotel right in the heart of Reading offering superb accessibility, immensely friendly and helpful staff, and state of the art accomodation - the like of which will not have been seen elsewhere in Reading. Whilst the hotel doesn't have a Car Park, there is an NCP very close by and where guests can park at a subsidised hotel rate. (GW 03/2009)
lobby
The lobby is large and modern, with attentive and welcoming staff.
exterior
This is a modern 7 storey red brick building.
restaurant
The Penta Lounge is currently being transformed and encompasses the essence of this brand of hotel. The bar area will be colourful with contemporary decor and is great for one of a number of beers on offer or a cocktail after a long day - it is a perfect place to chill out and relax. The Restaurant itself offers no pretentions: Good, honest home cooking, nicely presented and all using locally sourced produce. It is also very reasonably priced.
rooms
All 196 en-suite rooms are brand new and have been created by the renowned designer Matteo Thun. They are a successful blend of innovative modern style and practicality, all containing fabulous 27" flat screen TV's (with free in house movies), remarkably comfy duvets and linen, free WIFI high speed access, power shower and a VGA or iPOD connection enabling you to enjoy your own entertainment programme - an interesting feature.
location
Situated within 5 minutes walk of Reading's main bus and train station, allowing fast and easy access to London, the Midlands and the North of the UK. The hotel is also in a prime position for access to the M4 motorway, providing connections to the major airports and transport links to throughout the UK.

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Room Facilities

Air conditioning
Automatic wake-up call
Direct dial phone
In-house movie
Hairdryer
Internet via television
Connection for laptop
Mini bar
Radio
Satellite television
Trouser press
Television
Voltage

Hotel Facilities

Business centre
Beauty parlour
Baby sitting
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Car rental facilities
Disabled facilities
Early check-in
Gymnasium
Coach parking
Indoor pool
Lifts
Lobby
Laundry facilities
Porterage
Room Service
Sauna
Solarium