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NYE 2025

TUE 30TH DEC - THU 1ST JAN

PENTA HOTEL, READING. RG1 7RH

THE NIGHT BEFORE

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

We’re sure you have your own list, but here are a few things to remember !

  • Selfie light
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Phone charger
  • Gym wear (For Boxercise if you’re doing that)
  • Hero/Villain outfit & accessories for Party #1
  • Tux Suit, Ball Gown, Dress etc for NYE Party #2
  • A smile

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TRAVEL

HOW TO GET THERE

Sat Nav:
Penta Hotel Reading
Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7RH

Train

Penta Hotel is closest to Reading Train Station.

  • Walk: 11 minutes
  • Taxi/Uber: 3 minutes

You can park at one of two nearby car parks. 

Q Park, Reading [8 minute walk]
Chatham St, Reading RG1 7JF
Pre book and use coupon code PENTA40 for a 40% discount.

Broad Street Mall Car park [4 minute walk]
Broad Street Mall, Broad Street Centre,
Reading RG1 7QE
No pre booking possible.

 

Registration point:
Costa Coffee, Kean House
9-11 Kingsway, Holborn
WC2B 6UN

Outbound:
Tuesday 30th December 2025 @ 12pm
Boarding: 12.00pm | Depart 12:30pm

Inbound:
Thursday 1st January 2026 @ 12pm
Coach will depart 12.30 to return back to Holborn.

Bring a picture of your photo ID to board (On your phone is fine)

THE HOTEL

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHEN

Two night packages

  • 30th December from 2.30pm.

One night packages

  • 31st December from 2pm.
    (You can hangout in the lounge from 12pm if you wish)

How

Simply arrive with your name and Photo ID to match (Don’t bring the original – a photo on your phone is fine)

31st Dec. 7am – 10am

1st Jan. 8am – 11am

There will be no scheduled daily cleaning or room service during the event.

If you require housekeeping, please contact the reception desk.

Spooner meals Food truck is outside the hotel for all your food requirements. The hotel bar is open throughout.

We’ve done our best (and then some) to ensure we keep groups on the same floor, and where physically possible, next to each other.

There are some physical limits that mean this might not be possible in all cases. We appreciate your understanding if you’re a little further from your group.

Rooms do not have individual irons. Instead, all hotel irons will be located in a dedicated ‘Ironing room’ P3 on the ground floor. 

Out of the lift turn left, and follow round.

Can’t go a day without the gym? No worries – Head down to the ground floor, turn left out of the lift and follow round to the stairs leading up to the gym.

You are free to have drinks in your room, but personal drinks are not allowed on the ground floor or public area’s at any time. 

Yes! We are located minutes away from countless high street shops available for all your last minute retail requirements.

Checkout by 12pm on 1st January

The hotel has 206 rooms across 6 floors, all accessible from two lifts.

All daytime experiences and parties take place across the ground floor. Our NYE Prom party layout is highlighted on the floor plan below.

Say hello to everyone you see! – its the social hub of the hotel, the common room, the place to smile and get to know new people!

DAYTIME

EXPERIENCES

Our daytime entertainment experiences take place in conference rooms on the ground floor. Be ready on the ground floor 15 minutes before your experience begins.

Locations will be posted on the day at reception.

Schedule subject to change!

Room allocations for daytime experiences will be available on event day.

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DINING

WHAT TO EAT AND WHEN

Spooner Meals Caribbean Food truck is conveniently located outside the hotel providing delicious food throughout the “weekend”

Day 1: Tuesday 30th 2pm – 7pm

Day 2: 
Wednesday 31st 12pm – 5pm

Tuesday 30th: 1am – 4am
Wednesday NYE: 1am – 5am

Unfortunately, our usual catering team are unable to cater for this year’s NYE. There wasn’t enough time for us to source and approve a suitable alternative, so we’ll have open dining arrangements this year.

Dinner on New Year’s Eve can be purchased on the day from Spooner meals and consumed in our dining area (with music etc) 

Alternatively there are several restaurants on the high street and nearby where you can book a meal.

PARTIES

THEMES AND LINEUP

Heroes & Villains

  • Time: 10pm – 3am
  • Music: RnB, HipHop, Afrobeats, Dancehall, Amapiano, House, Soca & club classics!
  • Fun theme: Heroes, Villains!

Red Carpet: Hollywood

  • Time: 9pm – 4am
  • Main Room #1 RnB, HipHop, Afrobeats, Dancehall, Reggae New & Old. 
  • Caribbean Room #2 Soca, Reggae, Dancehall.
  • House Room #3 House, Amapiano, Soulful, Deep & more.
  • Smart theme: Prom wear. Tuxedos & Suits, Ball Gowns & Dresses.
  • Absolutely no casual wear, no trainers.

We will have some tables available on New Year’s Eve. These will be available closer to the day and primarily to overnight guests.

Please enquire on Monday 🙂

Got more questions?

Others may too so please contact us, or send a whatsapp message