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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Indoor pool
Children's play area - indoor

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • John Lewis Reading
    2 min walk
  • Oracle
    3 min walk
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall
    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

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Exterior

ibis Reading Centre

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (1005)
The price is AU$102
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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 13.7 mi (22 km) from Lapland UK and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Reading Museum and Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Reading - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

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. 427 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1008 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Wasim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, room was comfortable and clean, breakfast was Full English and excellent with wonderful service. The slow elevator was the only problem but on the whole a wonderful stay, will book here again on any future trips to Reading 🇬🇧
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Pool as Advertised!
Disappointed to find out on arrival that the pool and sauna was closed for maintenance. This is the only reason I booked this hotel. Also, the Guinness is the disgusting, stay clear of that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Garry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Reading, though the local area is a bit noisy at night. Ok rooms, nice staff. Shame about the pool being closed and annoying fire alarm issue for a few hours one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointed
Booked up 5 days in advance and choose this hotel because of the facilities like swimming pool sauna, and the morning before I was due to check in they emailed saying all of them facilities was closed as I was working that day it didn’t give me a chance to look for another hotel. Plus my plug in the sink was also broken I did inform them straight away but it was never fixed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointed
Booked up a 5 days in advance and choose this hotel because of the facilities like swimming pool sauna ect, and the minoring before I was due to check in they emailed saying all of them facilities was closed as I was working that day it didn’t give me a chance to look for another hotel. Plus my plug in the sink was also broken I did inform them straight away but it was never fixed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight Stay
Had an excellent overnight stay in a good sized room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

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

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stay
Long wait at car park gate to be let in. No car parking space even tho we called 3 days before and reversed one. They let us park by the bins in the end for £19 not what I would expect. Booked and paid for breakfast then in the morning said we didn't pay and tried to charge us twice for breakfast. Main reason for staying was the swimming pool facilities only for them too be shut until further notice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Fiona

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful friendly staff - clean, convenient - would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, great breakfast. Pool a bit crowded. Lifts took forever to come.. Could have used stairs, but we were on 12th floor. Booked parking, which was difficult to find, even with sat nav. Driving round Reading quite confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis, Medicine Hat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property has many homeless people living/sleeping on the streets. As we arrived at midnight -due to airport issues -it was very scary as it appeared to be a beautiful hotel on line the last thing I expected was to be in an area like this. The hotel clerk was friendly and welcoming as we checked in. The room was clean and quiet and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast staff was friendly. The food was FANTASTIC. Would not stay again ONLY because of the location. PS would appreciate more than one towel per person. Hotel was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Great room plenty of space and good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kam Kuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This will be my first choice if I go to Reading again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Vaishali

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the train station and (limited) onsite parking. Comfortable room and did the job for a one night stay. Quite noisy in the High St side room I stayed in - sounded like it was coming from a late club with banging music opposite the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ingrid

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid - so very noisy with local bars
The noise from local bars until early hours of the morning meant I didn’t sleep for 2 nights. The staff are very unhelpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Craig, Reading

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

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Close to city centre. Only one lift working at property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024