| all have en suite, shower-only bathrooms. other amenities include conference facilities and a banquet hall. an english breakfast is available for a fee. low-key rooms with modern decor offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and desks, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set on the university of readings whiteknights campus, this unassuming hotel is a 2-minute walk from the university of reading library and 5 minutes' walk from the closest bus stop. parking is complimentary
Heathrow Airport 44 min
Wellington Country Park (19 min)
Trails, kids' area and mini railway in parkland with a petting barn and crazy golf course. Coral Reef Bracknell's Waterworld (25 min)
Leisure pool with 5 water slides, rapids and pirate ship, plus sauna, spa and steam room. National Trust - The Vyne (31 min)
Country house with a stained glass chapel, an ornamental lake and a walled kitchen garden. Beale Park (29 min)
350-acre park with nature trails, river cruises and red deer, plus a number of rare birds. No dogs. National Trust - Greys Court (27 min)
16th-century manor house with a donkey-powered mill wheel, 12th-century tower and grass maze. The Museum of English Rural Life (6 min)
National collection of objects related to farming and the traditional processing of food. Ascot Racecourse (28 min)
Famous course with 3 main viewing enclosures, plus food festivals, fine dining and afternoon tea. River & Rowing Museum (26 min)
The history of rowing is celebrated at this education center mixing barn & boathouse design. Reading Abbey Ruins (9 min)
Founded in 1121, the extant ruins of this abbey include gardens, a gateway & dormitory for pilgrims. Basildon Park (30 min)
Restored stately home with a garden and extensive parkland, plus a tearoom and gift shop. Reading Museum (10 min)
Museum on local history and the natural environment, also displaying artefacts from round the world. Dinton Pastures Country Park (14 min)
335 acres of countryside including 3 hides for bird watching, fishing lakes, pathways and a cafe. Reading Winter On Ice (11 min)
Scenic park area featuring grand commemorative statues, a fountain, refreshment kiosk & rose garden. Stonor Park (36 min)
Portrait, bronze and ceramic collections in opulent, 850-year-old manor house with walled garden. | 
