Malmaison Reading 3 course dinner for two with a bottle of house wine Reserve: £70

Style and decadence is what this Reading hotel is all about. Built in 1844, Malmaison Reading is the oldest surviving station hotel in the world. Think luxe decor, roll-top baths, and gigantic, soft beds and you're on the right lines. Take your pick from 75 fabulous rooms and suites and settle in for the night.

Enjoy a drink or two in the chic Chez Mal, one of the hottest cocktail bars in Reading. Take your pick from their world-class wine list or selection of ice-cold beers, and settle back in this stylish, ambient bar in the heart of the hotel. A far cry from the station tearooms of the past, the Chez Mal brasserie restaurant specialises in locally sourced dishes with a contemporary French influence, including succulent steaks, mouth-watering Malburgers, country lamb and delicious, fresh seafood.