See all properties
Save

Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Novotel Reading Centre

Exterior
Indoor pool
Bar (on property)
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • John Lewis Reading
    2 min walk
  • Revolución de Cuba Reading
    1 min walk
  • Reading Rail Bus Station
    3 min walk
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    40 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Exterior

ibis Reading Centre

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (1000)
The price is AU$123
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
ibis Reading Centre

About the area

Reading

A stay at Novotel Reading Centre places you in the heart of Reading, within a 10-minute walk of Thames River and John Lewis Reading. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Reading Museum and Town Hall and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St. Laurence Church.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 16 min walk
  • University of Reading - 5 min drive
  • Madejski Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hope Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Reading Centre

Eco-certified Reading hotel in Reading City Centre with a fitness center
Novotel Reading Centre offers 179 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 179 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 21-inch Smart televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy international cuisine at GourmetBar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Reading? This hotel has 1141 square feet (106 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM.
GourmetBar - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends: GBP 18.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • GourmetBar

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1141 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 21-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Novotel Hotel Reading Centre
Novotel Reading Centre
Accor Reading Centre
Novotel Reading Centre Hotel Reading
Reading Novotel
Novotel Reading Centre Hotel
Accor Reading Centre
Reading Novotel
Novotel Reading Centre Hotel
Novotel Reading Centre Reading
Novotel Reading Centre Hotel Reading

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charlie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Awnish

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A short (3-5 min) walk from Reading Station, this hotel is very conveniently situated. The room was comfortable with a shower, a bath and a separate toilet room all en suite. The swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms and gym were very welcome facilities. The buffet breakfast is good value and all of the staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam

Travelled with family
Just a bit dated, dirty, limited number of staff, family room was small
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brad, Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the rail station and local businesses.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was all what I needed close to the town and easy to find staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jurgens

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jurgens

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shikha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
One word…..water!!! A complimentary bottle of water goes a long way. I’ve not known a hotel lately where there isn’t any water in the room. Would not stay here again for that Simone reason.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shakita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A bit shabby in the room. No bedside light, so have to get up and walk across the room to turn off the lights. Not sure how clean or dirty it is as there are stains on the rug.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is everything you need for a couple nights away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family break
A quick break to catch up with family. V convenient and excellent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited menu at hotel and expensive breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was large, bright and very confortable. The bathroom however: There was a shower cabin with no water. The sink wasn't flushing, leaving all the disgusting soap deposits accumulate on the sink. The tub had a shower head but no shower curtain. The shower head mounting was in a place where it was extremely difficult to extract it from. If not extremely careful showering in the tub results in a bathroom floor flooding. At the price you are well advised to look somewhere else for accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bespoke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't let the surrounding area put you off it is very convenient and a very clean and tidy hotel. The breakfast was surprisingly good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julian, gig harbor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024