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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
Upscale Reading hotel in Reading City Centre with fitness center

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Map
RG1 1DP, England, Reading, 25b Friar Street
  • Popular LocationOracle3 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Berkshire Hospital16 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Reading5 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)39 min drive
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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Accessible | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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ibis Reading Centre

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8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
The price is ￥8,110
￥9,732 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
ibis Reading Centre

About the neighborhood

Reading

Novotel Reading Centre is located in Reading City Centre, a neighborhood in Reading, and is in a shopping district and near a train station. Thames River and Mapledurham Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lapland UK and Shinfield Studios. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madejski Stadium or Henley Cricket Club. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Black Sheep Coffee - 3 min walk
  • Itsu - 2 min walk
  • Hope Tap - 2 min walk
  • Pitcher & Piano Reading - 1 min walk
  • Caffè Nero - 3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Reading Centre

Upscale hotel located in Reading City Centre
Consider a stay at Novotel Reading Centre and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, GourmetBar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vegetable garden, a computer station, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say good things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 179 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, separate tubs/showers, and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • GourmetBar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,141 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 21-inch Smart TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

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

Property 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 6:00 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Reading Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Reading Centre?

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Reading Centre on Jun 7, 2024 start from ￥12,533, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Novotel Reading Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Novotel Reading Centre?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Novotel Reading Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Reading Centre?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Novotel Reading Centre located?

Located in Reading City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of John Lewis Reading and Thames River. Oracle and St. Laurence Church are also within 5 minutes. Reading Station and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just a deeply average place. Everything a bit worn out, rooms uncomfortably warm and noisy. Unfortunately not much choice in Reading hence they can get away with the prices they charge mid week.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - close to the station. Excellent service and breakfast. I will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,breakfast, customer services is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

wai yee tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast and room was quiet. Pool looked lovely. Room needed a refresh, but was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

nigel

Parking a big issue I drove around one hour looking for parking .. but otherwise ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

pritpal

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a awful stay. 1- terrible hotel parking 2- the worst elevators in the world! 20 mins waiting for one 3- unsafe around hotel 4- uber does not pick up from hotel 5 - the staff are rude and the bar staff are very very unpleasant 6- the rooms are small and the air conditioning is a awful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to be there. Extremely kind and patient staff. Delicious buffet breakfast. The pool is grand.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024