Regency Park Hotel
Video transcript
Welcome to Regency Park Hotel, a 4-star hotel in Thatcham, United Kingdom. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, a sauna and a restaurant. Guests rate it 4 out of 5, from 715 reviews. You will find it at Bowling Green Road, in Thatcham. Have a look around, then compare and book on imptreading.co.uk.
About this stay
Regency Park Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Emmer Green, Reading, rated 4.0 out of 5 across 715 guest reviews.
Regency Park Hotel is a well-rated 4-star hotel in Emmer Green, Reading, popular with guests who want comfort and a strong location near Reading Museum.
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Location
Bowling Green Road, Thatcham, United Kingdom.
Questions, answered
Where is Regency Park Hotel located?
Regency Park Hotel is in Emmer Green, Reading (Bowling Green Road, Thatcham, United Kingdom), close to Reading Museum.
How much does Regency Park Hotel cost per night?
Recent rates started around £62 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is Regency Park Hotel?
Regency Park Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Reading.
Is Regency Park Hotel a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4 across 715 reviews. It’s an upscale choice for Reading.
Can I visit the Abbey Ruins and where is Henry I actually buried?
Yes, Reading Abbey Ruins reopened in 2018 after a major conservation project and are free to visit as part of the Abbey Quarter, open daily from the Forbury Gardens entrance. Henry I was buried in front of the high altar of Reading Abbey in 1136, but the exact spot is under what is now the Ministry of Justice car park next to the ruins — a project has been searching for the grave for several years. Reading Museum next door displays finds from the abbey and is also free. Allow 90 minutes for both.
What is the best area to stay in Reading for first-time visitors?
Reading Town Centre (RG1), specifically the streets between the station and the Oracle, is the best first-time base. You can walk to the Abbey Ruins, Forbury Gardens, Reading Museum and the Kennet and Avon canal in under 15 minutes, and the station gets you to London Paddington in 22 minutes. Friar Street and Castle Street have most of the evening options. Expect to pay £100-160 for a mid-range room midweek.
When is the cheapest month to visit Reading?
January is the cheapest, with town centre 4-star rooms often at £70-90 and no major events to drive demand. February is similar but half-term week (usually mid-February) pushes family-friendly hotels up. Avoid the first weekend if Six Nations rugby is on, as Twickenham overflow reaches Reading. November before the Forbury Gardens Christmas market opens is the other quiet window.
How many nights do I need in Reading?
Two nights covers Reading itself — the Abbey Quarter, the Oracle, the museum’s Bayeux Tapestry replica and a Thames Path walk from Caversham Bridge to Sonning. Four or five nights makes sense if you want to use Reading as a Thames Valley base for Windsor, Oxford, Henley and Marlow, all reachable by train in under 40 minutes. One night is enough only if you are here for a single event at Rivermead or the festival grounds.
How do I get from Heathrow to Reading?
The RailAir coach runs direct from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Reading station every 20 minutes, takes about 60 minutes, and costs around £20-25. A taxi is 40-55 minutes depending on the M4, and priced at £70-90. From late 2024 the Elizabeth line connects Heathrow to Reading with a change at Hayes and Harlington, taking around 90 minutes for roughly £13. The RailAir is still the fastest public option.
About Emmer Green
Emmer Green is an elevated, village-like suburb on the ridge above Caversham, technically part of Reading but with a village core. There is a pond with ducks, a cricket pitch, the Black Horse and White Horse pubs, and a small parade of shops on St Barnabas Road. On clear days, the view south from the top of Peppard Road takes in central Reading, Whiteknights, and the M4. Weekdays are almost rural, with the school run at 8:30 and the pond empty by mid-morning. Weekends bring cricket on Grove Road, dog walkers on the Common, and a Sunday-lunch queue at the Black Horse. There is no nightlife, few restaurants beyond takeaways and pubs. Buses to central Reading take 25 minutes. Walks north via Grove Road reach Chilterns landscape in 20 minutes.
