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Hilton Reading

Drake Way, Reading, England, RG2 0GQ
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About us

Hilton Reading is located off the M4 and A33 and offers on-site car parking. The hotel is conveniently close to Arlington Business Park, Green Park Business Park, Thames Valley Business Park and Winnersh Triangle Business Park, as well as offering close proximity to Shinfield Studios – a new powerhouse of British film, TV production and innovation. Just 8 minutes from Reading Station and 6 minutes to Green Park Station, Hilton Reading offers easy London access via the Elizabeth Line and is also close to The Oracle, Select Car Leasing Stadium, and the University of Reading. Featuring 210 rooms, including twin, queen and king rooms, as well as connecting rooms and suites, guests will enjoy free WiFi, large 50-inch LCD TVs, a work desk, laptop safe, air-conditioning, mini refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities and elegant bathrooms with refreshing Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. The restaurant concept OXBO, inspired by British agricultural heritage, serves an extensive breakfast buffet every morning with hot and cold breakfast items for every taste. Coffee, tea, lunch and light bites are available all day in OXBO Café. Guests can relax in the evening and reconnect with friends and colleagues in OXBO Bar or the outdoor terrace with signature cocktails and small plates. A dinner menu crafted with carefully sourced ingredients can be enjoyed nightly in OXBO Kitchen. Meeting and conference space is available for up to 500 delegates. The hotel offers 10 event spaces, from smaller rooms well-suited to boardroom style meetings, to larger rooms that are ideal for classroom and training formats, up to the largest suite that seats 500 guests theatre style. On-site catering is available with meeting lunches that include healthy superfoods, delicious free-from choices, indulgent guilty pleasures and refreshing hydration stations. Creative evening banquet options include mix and mingle receptions with canapés and cocktails, dinner party packages for smaller events, exciting banquet royale feasts for big events and fun street food festival parties for those who want to liven up the evening. Private dining is also available in OXBO, where you can host a special dinner for VIP clients, hold a working lunch, have a celebration event for a small group or just treat your team to an afternoon of food and fun. Group dining can also be held in OXBO Kitchen if you would prefer the lively energy of the restaurant. Either option will be sure to deliver the heart and soul of authentic food, in a warm and relaxed sociable atmosphere. Hilton Reading also features a LivingWell Health Club with an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Guests who want to keep up with their fitness regime will enjoy the selection of cardio and strength training equipment in the gym. And those who enjoy taking their exercise outside, will enjoy the nearby nature trails, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a run. The professional events team at Hilton Reading is prepared to help you organise every detail. We invite you to consult with our experts today and let them assist with planning your next meeting or event.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built2009
Renovated2022
Total meeting space7,535 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms210
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Employer of the Year award by Against Breast Cancer Excellence Achievement Awards. (2015) Hilton Brand Awards: from Great Place to Work #1 Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Super Large) #2 Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Super Large) #4 Best Workplaces for Development™ 2024 (Super Large) #8 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2024 (Super Large) #2 Best Workplaces for Women™ 2024 (Super Large)

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Business services

  • AV capabilities

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Whirlpool

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body:DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body:DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body:DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Shoulder season
Apr 13 - Dec 31
Low season

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
7,534.7 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,032 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
2,016 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
43,400.1 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
4,032 sq. ft.
56 x 72 sq. ft.
13 ft.
560
140
320
560
500
200
120
120
2,016 sq. ft.
36 x 56 sq. ft.
13 ft.
280
70
120
280
200
66
70
70
980 sq. ft.
20 x 49 sq. ft.
10 ft.
80
32
48
80
60
36
36
36
400 sq. ft.
20 x 20 sq. ft.
10 ft.
50
16
30
50
40
16
16
20
2,016 sq. ft.
56 x 36 sq. ft.
13 ft.
280
70
120
280
200
66
70
70
980 sq. ft.
20 x 49 sq. ft.
13 ft.
80
32
48
80
60
36
36
36
460 sq. ft.
20 x 23 sq. ft.
13 ft.
40
16
36
40
30
18
14
18
400 sq. ft.
20 x 20 sq. ft.
13 ft.
20
12
20
20
20
12
10
12
400 sq. ft.
20 x 20 sq. ft.
10 ft.
40
16
24
40
30
18
14
18

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
210
Suites
2

Location

Getting Here

Hilton Reading commands the skyline on the A33 north of Green Park and Madejski Stadium. Only 2.5 miles from town centre and 30 min from Heathrow.
Distance from airport 29.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Select Car Leasing Stadium (Madejski Stadium) / Reading Football Club

Recreation
1 mi
Madejski Stadium
Junction 11, M4
Reading, GB RG2 0FL

University of Reading

University
2 mi
The University of Reading offers a wide range of taught and research courses in various subjects, from disability history to business.
Whiteknights
Reading, GB RG6 6AH
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The Oracle

Shopping
2 mi
The Oracle is a popular destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in Reading, with more than 80 stores, 20 restaurants and a variety of events.
The Oracle Shopping Centre
Reading, GB RG1 2AG
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The Lemongrove Gallery

Museum
2 mi
36 Minster St
Reading, GB RG1 2JB

Caversham Court Gardens

Recreation
3 mi
Church Rd
Reading, GB RG4 7AD

Basildon Park

Historical landmark
13 mi
Basildon Park (National Trust) A grand 18th-century mansion set in 400 acres of historic parkland.
Lower Basildon
Reading, GB RG8 9NR
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Ascot Race Course

Recreation
15 mi
Since 1711, Ascot Racecourse has been home to the world's best horse racing events in the world, including Royal Ascot, the most prestigious event in the horse racing calendar.
High Street
Ascot, GB SL5 7JX
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Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Recreation
24 mi
Visit the site of a former paper mill in the Hampshire countryside and learn about the rare production processes and sustainable measures of Bombay Sapphire gin.
Laverstoke Mill
Whitchurch, GB RG28 7NR
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Nearby Airport: Heathrow International Airport

Airport
25 mins
Located four miles from Reading town centre, the Hilton Reading hotel is an excellent starting point for exploring a beautiful area of England. Reading train station is only 4 minutes’ drive away and Heathrow Airport is a 25 minute drive from the Hilton Reading hotel. Take your family to Legoland Windsor amusement park, where huge displays built of Lego decorate the grounds. Take an exhilarating river rapids ride, or solve interactive puzzles at Pirates Training Camp. Children can gain their Lego driving or boating license at the Driving School. Visit Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth’s preferred weekend home. The castle contains a large portion of paintings from the Royal Collection that are available for public viewing. Continue the Royal theme with a trip to Ascot Racecourse. Watch a game at the Madejski Stadium. The all-seater bowl stadium is the home of Reading Football Club and the London Irish rugby union team. Spend a day at The Oracle, a large indoor shopping and leisure centre located a two-minute car journey from the hotel.

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All meeting room bookings include LCD Projector, Screen, flip chart, notepads & pens (if required, we can provide a conference phone free of charge) SUSTAINABILITY We are committed to leading the hospitality industry toward a net-zero economy and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. Hilton is proud to have been the first major hotel company to set science-based carbon targets aligned with climate science and the Paris Climate Agreement, approved by the SBTi. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY We recognize our critical responsibility to protect our planet and preserve the beautiful destinations in which we operate for generations to come. Since 2009, we have used our award-winning LightStay system to measure, report and improve our environmental impact across our global portfolio of managed and franchised hotels. We are proud to be taking a leadership position in fighting climate change, as the first major hotel company to establish science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. We are also taking major steps toward reducing our environmental footprint through our Watts, Water and Waste programs.

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Hilton Reading Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Reading's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Reading have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Reading and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Reading's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Reading developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Reading clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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