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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 2 Single Beds
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale spa hotel, walk to Thames River

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Reading, a 1-minute drive from Thames River and 6 minutes from University of Reading. This upscale hotel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Lapland UK and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Thames Path.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

Grab a bite to eat at Acqua, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 122
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Conference space
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Health club
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Express check-in
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access , Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - surcharge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Hungarian
  • Polish
  • Romanian

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel offers 122 accommodations with minibars and safes. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • High-speed internet access
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Acqua - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Acqua Bar - This bar serves light fare only.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 5
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

No rollaway/extra beds available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

UnionPay

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Crowne Plaza Hotel Reading
  • Crowne Plaza Reading
  • Reading Crowne Plaza
  • Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel
  • Crowne Plaza Reading
  • Crowne Plaza Reading, An Ihg
  • Crowne Plaza Reading an IHG Hotel
  • Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel Hotel
  • Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel Reading
  • Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel Hotel Reading

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Tourism Programme
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