Best Hotels for Christmas - 2021 Packages

The Roseate Reading invites you to celebrate the festive season in style at our magnificent townhouse. Whether it’s an intimate affair with friends and family or a daytime celebration for your office party, make this festive season truly magical by celebrating at The Roseate Reading. You could even book a stay at our luxurious rooms and suites. Join us for Christmas lunch at The Reading Room and raise a glass while enjoying a pressed ham hock terrine, roast Norfolk turkey and desserts like pistachio crème brulee from our impressive three-course menu; we’ll add a little extra cheer with our diverse cocktail selection for guests to enjoy in the vibrant, eclectic atmosphere of The Reading Room. The team at The Roseate Reading will also be happy to customise a party especially for you. You just might be hosting the best Christmas party in Reading!

To make your stay or dining experience even more special this Christmas and new Year, pamper yourself with a bespoke treatment at our Aheli Spa. Christmas is a time for decadence and if there’s anywhere that knows how to provide this, it is The Roseate Reading. Create unforgettable memories with a delightful Christmas lunch in Reading.

We look forward to welcoming you this Christmas and New Year.

To book an overnight stay, Christmas lunch or Aheli Spa experience,
please contact us on: 0118 952 7770

To view the Roseate Reading Christmas Brochure

Christmas Brochure

Festive Lunches

Our exquisite lunch menu has been designed for you to celebrate the festive season along with your family & friends in a relaxed and merry atmosphere.

Festive Dinners

The most popular season is a little different this year, and we would like to spread the Christmas cheer and invite you to our renowned Festive Dinners.

Special festive treats

Experience the festive cheer with our special treats offered through special packages. Little treats with your loved ones make the festive season joyous.

Christmas Eve

The night before Christmas has a very special charm, so why not make it unique by relishing our special Christmas Eve menu at The Reading Room.

Christmas Day

Christmas is a time to relax and enjoy. There really isn’t a better place than ‘The Reading Room’, to sit back, relax & enjoy the finest cuisine with your loved ones.

Boxing Day

After the excitement of Christmas Day, unwind with a Boxing Day brunch – a spectacular ‘Bottomless Fizz Brunch’ in our restaurant.

New Year Eve

For the party of the parties, we have it all covered for you. Join us for a spectacular night with music, champagne & canapes and a magnificent culinary experience.

A Christmas Carol Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a warming shot of mulled wine before choosing one of the hotel’s 20 loose leaf teas, followed by a selection of delectable treats.

Christmas Upstage Mini Collection

Experience the ultimate film night at our luxurious 30-seater private cinema hall ‘Upstage Mini’.

Festive Family Upstage Mini Club

Celebrate the festive spirit with a three-course festive lunch followed by popcorn and movie show with family at Upstage Mini.

Stay With Us

Experience the magic of this Holidays by staying overnight in one of our bedrooms

Christmas Gift Voucher

This voucher makes the perfect gift. Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, served in The Reading Room Restaurant at the Roseate…

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Festive Dinners

“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial fire of charity in the heart“– Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

The package includes:
spectacular and vibrant atmosphere throughout the evening | arrival signature festive cocktail at 6:30pm | festive music playlist | late-night DJ (subject to bookings) | festive party novelties and selfie props | quality three-course festive dinner at 7.00 pm | tea, coffee & mince pies | Christmas crackers | place cards, table plans, cloakroom

Book one of our Christmas party nights from 26th November up to December 23rd, 2021.
Tuesday & Wednesday – £44.95 per person | Thursday, Friday & Saturday – £54.95 per person | Sunday and Monday – £34.95 per person

Contact with us:
0118 952 7770
events.tflr@roseatehotels.com

Special festive treats

Charcutie board at £29.50 per group of 6 people | Grilled vegetable antipasti at £29.50 per group of 6 people | Festive Hot Toddy Pitcher (serves 6) at £30.00 per pitcher | Canapés on arrival (serves 6, 3 canapés per person) at £32.50 per group of 6 people

Drink packages:
Package A: half a bottle of House wine (choice of Red, White or Rosé), bottle of still or sparkling water — £12.00 per person

Package B: half a bottle of Premium wine (choice of Red, White or Rosé), bottle of still or sparkling water — £16.00 per person

Package C: package A plus first evening drink each (choice of beer, cider, house spirit and mixer, glass of prosecco, or soft drink): £18.00 per person

Package D: half a bottle of Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne, bottle of still or sparkling water: £38.00 per person
Non-alcoholic drinks package: First evening drink (choice of a glass of Nosecco, Seedlip Non-Alcoholic Gin mocktail, Heineken 0% beer, or soft drink) and 330ml of water — £4.00 per person

Drinks Tokens: Redeemable against a choice of beer, cider, glass of house wine, house spirit with mixer, and soft drinks — £5.00 per person, per token

Bucket of beer mix: Corona, Peroni, Budweiser, Ale and Cider: 5 for £20.00, 10 for £40.00

Bucket of soft drink mix: coke, diet coke, lemonade, ginger ale and J2O: 5 for £15.00, 10 for £30.00

Jug of orange or apple or cranberry juice: £7.00

Contact with us:
0118 952 7770
events.tflr@roseatehotels.com

Christmas Eve

“Christmas is not a time or a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas “– Calvin Coolidge

The night before Christmas has a very special charm, so why not make it unique by relishing our special Christmas Eve menu at The Reading Room.

The evening commences with bubbly and canapés followed by a delicious three-course dinner with coffee & mince pies, a great way to get Christmas started.

Bookings available between 6pm – 9pm

£36.50 per person

Contact with us:
0118 952 7770
events.tflr@roseatehotels.com

Christmas Day

Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have, we. Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand.” – How The Grinch stole Christmas by Dr Seuss

Christmas is a time to relax and enjoy. There really isn’t a better place than our new restaurant ‘The Reading Room’, to sit back, relax and enjoy the finest cuisine with the company you love.

We have planned the perfect ingredients for a relaxing Christmas, including a visit from Santa Claus and spectacular live music.
canapés & champagne on arrival | five-course tasting lunch | tea infusions, coffee & mince pies | live entertainment | Christmas crackers

Bookings available from 12pm. Last sitting at 3pm.
£94.50 per person | £44.95 per child under 12 years of age

Contact with us:
0118 952 7770
events.tflr@roseatehotels.com

Boxing Day

“One can never have enough socks. Another Christmas has come and gone, and I did not get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books” – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, J.K Rowling

After the excitement of Christmas Day, unwind with a Boxing Day brunch – a spectacular ‘Bottomless Fizz Brunch’ in our restaurant.

Indulge in a limitless supply of chilled sparkling wine, Bloody Mary or Bucks Fizz. This is your time to relax with your loved ones.
unlimited sparkling wine, Bloody Mary & Bucks Fizz | three-course brunch (plated) | tea infusions, coffee & mince pies

Bookings available between 11 am and 4 pm
£39.50 per person | £16.50 per child under 12 years of age

Contact with us:
0118 952 7770
events.tflr@roseatehotels.com

New Year Eve

“Pray Dear Madam, another glass; It is Christmas time, it will do no harm” – The Kickleburrys on the Rhine by William Makepeace Thackeray

For the party of the parties, we have it all covered for you. The Reading Room will be hosting a spectacular night with the very best sounds from a DJ, an incredible reception with champagne and canapés to get you buzzing and a magnificent culinary experience with our bespoke four-course tasting menu created for the occasion. At midnight, welcome 2022 with bubbly toast and mini gourmet burgers, and continue partying.

champagne & canapé reception at 6:45 pm in our bar | four-course delicious tasting dinner | fantastic ambience and décor throughout | live entertainment and best sounds with our fantastic resident DJ till early hours | midnight toast to celebrate the New Year | mini gourmet burgers and special New Year’s Eve draw

NYE party with dinner – £89.95 per person
NYE evening party – £25.00 per person (arrival from 10pm)

Contact with us:
0118 952 7770
events.tflr@roseatehotels.com

A Christmas Carol Afternoon Tea

“At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound.

Though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe”. – The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

Begin with a warming shot of mulled wine before choosing one of the hotel’s 20 loose leaf teas which will include a special blend of aromatic spices, followed by a selection of delectable treats specially prepared by our Pastry Chef. It is the season to be jolly!

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A Christmas Carol Afternoon Tea – £29.50 per person
Afternoon Tea with a glass of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne – £37.50 per person
Afternoon Tea with a glass of Moët and Chandon Rosé Imperial Champagne – £41.50 per person

From 26th of November to 31st of December
Bookings taken from 12.30pm. Last sitting at 4pm

Contact with us:
0118 952 7770
events.tflr@roseatehotels.com

Christmas Upstage Mini Collection

Experience the ultimate film night at our luxurious 30-seater private cinema hall ‘Upstage Mini’. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine on arrival and a three-course dinner, followed by a movie show and popcorn.

glass of mulled wine upon arrival at 6.45pm | delicious festive three-course dinner | tea, coffee, mince pies | popcorn
£36.95 per person

5th December – The Holiday
12th December – Love Actually | 19th December – Jack Frost

Contact with us:
0118 952 7770
events.tflr@roseatehotels.com

Festive Family Upstage Mini Club

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with children ringing handbells & singing Christmas songs and good cheer all around.

Celebrate the festive spirit with a three-course festive lunch followed by popcorn and movie show with family at Upstage Mini.

welcome drink of your choice (on arrival at 12:30 pm) | delicious three-course Sunday lunch | tea infusions, coffee or hot chocolate & mince pies | popcorn

Popcorn | Film screening – £6.95 per person
Lunch | Film screening – £29.95 per person
Lunch and Film Screening half price for children under 12 years and complimentary dining for children under 3 years of age

5th December – Home Alone I | 12th December – Elf | 19th December – The Polar Express

Contact with us:
0118 952 7770
events.tflr@roseatehotels.com

Stay With Us

Experience the magic of this Holidays by staying overnight in one of our bedrooms when attending your Christmas event and benefit from a reduced rate discount. The Roseate Reading houses 55 well-appointed luxury bedrooms. Each room has a perfect mixture of art, lighting, sound and comfort, with Nespresso machine and luxury amenities by Penhaligon.
Everything you need for a luxury festive stay.

Christmas Accommodation rates from £65.00 per room VAT Inclusive
Please contact a team-member after booking your festivities for your preferential accommodation rates.

Aheli Spa

“It was the beginning of the greatest Christmas ever. Little food, no presents. But there was a snowman in the basement” – The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Treat yourself and your loved ones in Aheli Spa this festive season.

Wellness at Aheli Spa by The Roseate Reading encompasses every element – design, service, experts and a bespoke menu of treatments. Signature services at the spa are designed to detox, cleanse, nourish, nurture, heal and rejuvenate.

These include body rituals, scrubs, wraps, facials and skin. A range of products and treatments ready to be wrapped and kept under your loved ones’ Christmas trees.

Contact with us:
0118 952 7770
events.tflr@roseatehotels.com