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Essence of Summer by von Essen hotels
The Essence of Summer is a two night break with an added summer treat for you to enjoy during your stay - absolutely free.
This two night break includes accommodation in one of our individually appointed bedrooms with full English breakfast on both mornings and a gourmet dinner on one night from the Table D'hôte menu. You can choose to stay in any category of bedroom, ranging from Classic Rooms to Suites.
Summer Treat Options
A complimentary summer treat is also included in this break - when booking you will be given the opportunity to choose ONE of the following options to enjoy during your stay:
- Cream tea for two people OR
- Glass of Hendricks Gin and Tonic for two people OR
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival , subject to availability
Rooms available from £135 per night.
This special break is available from 1 June 2010 to 30 September 2010. Subject to availability.
Terms and Conditions
This break is subject to a minimum two night stay and is based on two people sharing a double or twin room. Only one treat per booking.
Romantic Getaway
Need some his and hers time?
Enjoy a romantic night away, just 20 minutes from London,
This luxurious 5 star hotel is the perfect place to relax and indulge away from the everyday stresses of life. On your arrival indulge in a bottle of champagne perfectly chilled on ice in your room, then relax in the bath using our Culpeper products or sit back and enjoy watching DVD’s on the bang and olufsen TV with a glamorous box of Hotel Chocolat chocolate cocktails. lightly chilled and waiting in the fridge. Now you are chilled out, take a stroll down to the hotel’s restaurant where you can enjoy a three course dinner at your leisure and watch the bar man make the finest of cocktails and maybe indulge in a couple!
Your night away for two people includes 3 course dinner, breakfast and overnight accommodation a bottle of Laurent Perrier champagne and a box of Hotel Chocolat Chocolates.
Prices start from just £110 per person with a complimentary upgrade to a Superior Room subject to availability.
Weekend Package
Recharge your batteries and enjoy some much deserved his and hers time. Drive up to the Forbury where your car is valet parked, enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in the cerise restaurant and relax in the surroundings of the Forbury hotel or alternatively, stroll across the road to the renowned Oracle Shopping Centre (shops include John Lewis, House of Fraser, Debenhams amongst many others) to shop ‘til you drop in the sales before returning to the comfort of your room where champagne will be chilling on ice. If you are looking for total relaxation, then order your room service dinner and enjoy an evening in front of the TV choosing from one of the DVD’s provided, or join us in the cerise restaurant where you can soak up the atmosphere. Stay overnight in a double room to include Bed and Breakfast, a bottle of champagne, a three course dinner from a special menu served in your room or in Cerise restaurant.
Prices start from just £100 per person based on a Classic room upgrades subject to availability supplements apply.
Jimmy Carr Live – Laughter Therapy
Laughter is a great way of combating the physical effects of stress so come and dose up with a hysterical night of comedy provided by Mr Jimmy Carr Live at The Hexagon Theatre in Reading.
Since the turn of the century Jimmy has been a ‘fun slinger’ of international repute. 'Laughter Therapy’ is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening of none stop jokes, gags and banter.
If you’ve got a sick sense of humour then maybe laughter is the best medicine. Not to be taken if you have a sensitive disposition or an overactive moral compass. Strictly Adults Only!
This package includes Pre show 2 course dinner in our Cerise Restaurant, 2 tickets to Jimmy Carr live at The Hexagon, over night accommodation in one of our classic rooms and Full English Breakfast
Laugh yourself happy with a Laughter Therapy session from only £107.50 pp
Price based on a classic room with 2 adults sharing pre show dinner, tickets, over night accommodation & full English breakfast. Upgrades available, supplements apply. this is non refundable.
Reading Festival Accommodation
Every year the Reading Festival grows a little older and with this musically wiser. And this year is no different with amazing headline artists including Guns & Roses, Queens of the Stone Age , The Libertines and Mumford & sons to name but a few.
If you want to enjoy the music with a touch of class then The Forbury Hotel is the perfect place to stay. After a day of music, mud and mosh pits return to the hotel and enjoy luxurious comfort with king size beds in every room and monsoon showers to freshen you up.
Prices start from just £230
27th, 28th, 29th August 2010
Christmas in Style
Celebrating Christmas with friends and family this festive season? Why not stay in the luxurious surroundings of The Forbury Hotel and enjoy some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle.
24th and 25th December rooms from £110 to include breakfast based on two people sharing per night.
New Years Eve
See the New Year in style in the stunning surroundings of The Forbury Hotel where we will be hosting the most elegant of parties.
31st December
Arrive at leisure and relax in one of our sumptuous lounges with opulent fabrics, wallpapers and attention to every single detail - there is simply no place as luxurious - The perfect place for a glamour filled New Years Eve break.
Start your New Year celebrations with a Champagne and canapé reception before you indulge in a magnificent 5 course gala dinner. Dance the evening away with our resident DJ and welcome in the New Year at midnight.
1st January
Wake up the next day to a leisurely breakfast in bed. Make the most of our beautiful bedrooms and relax with a good old film from our DVD library or for the more energetic of you take a stroll around the Oracle shopping centre and splash out in the sales! Return to a two course dinner in the Cerise restaurant – the perfect end to your day.
2nd January
We bid you a fond farewell as you depart after enjoying a hearty breakfast
A Truly Stylish Black Tie Affair From only £250.00 pp for a two night stay
