The Holiday Inn Reading-South M4, Jct.11 has been named the number nine top meeting venue in the UK by the venue management platform Cvent. The recognition, officially announced on 22 May 2026 via the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, highlights the hotel’s standing as a destination for business events and corporate travel in the Reading area.
The ranking, which was released on 19 May 2026 at IMEX Frankfurt, was determined by Venue Directory sourcing data. Evaluations were based on several criteria throughout 2025, including the total number of enquiries, confirmed bookings, booking value, conversion rates, and the speed of responses to planners.
Located minutes from M4 Junction 11 and two miles from Reading town centre, the hotel supports the local business community with 202 air-conditioned bedrooms and more than 250 parking spaces. The property includes 11 conference suites of varying sizes, the largest being the Grenadier Suite, which can accommodate up to 180 delegates.
Gagan Kumar, General Manager of Holiday Inn Reading-South, said, “Being recognised among the UK’s top meeting venues by Cvent is a fantastic achievement for the entire team.”
Jason Gutteridge, Director of Sales and Operations at Venue Directory, added, “Being included in this year’s Top Meeting Venues list is a notable recognition that showcases a venue’s ability to engage with planners and provide exceptional service standards for MICE and corporate events.”
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