ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property
Comfortable eco-certified hotel, walk to Thames River

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is HK$341
Price available on 2024/06/23

Explore the area

Map
25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • 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

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double SweetRoom by ibis

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Reading

Ibis Reading Centre is located in Reading City Centre, a neighbourhood in Reading, and is near a train station. Lapland UK and Shinfield Studios are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Oracle and John Lewis Reading. Predator Assault, Laser Combat and Lagoona Park are also worth visiting.

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
  • Pitcher & Piano Reading - 1 min walk
  • Oakford Social Club - 2 min walk
  • Black Sheep Coffee - 1 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Eco-certified hotel located in Reading City Centre
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at ibis Reading Centre. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an electric car charging station
  • A lift, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
  • A computer station, a reception hall and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff, overall condition and walkable location
Room features
All 182 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24 hours off-site parking within 1969 ft (GBP 7 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

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
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • 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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • 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
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 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.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 7 per day(1969 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

ibis Reading Centre Hotel
ibis Reading Centre Hotel
Ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre Reading
ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms)
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms) Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is ibis 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 does it cost to stay at ibis Reading Centre?

As of 29 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis Reading Centre on 23 Jun 2024 start from HK$340.67, 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.

What time is check-in at ibis Reading Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at ibis Reading Centre?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is ibis Reading Centre located?

Located in Reading City Centre, this eco-certified 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.

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I arrived from CA after a long journey and was checked in immediately 3 hours ahead of normal time
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No problems here
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff; good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my visit to Reading. Five minutes walks form the station and close to shops and local sites. Delightful friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Clean. comfortable spacious room and pleasant lounge area. Very good breakfast in bright, pleasant dinging room. The bedroom area was quiet and peaceful and I felt safe and secure in the hotel. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean ,basic but good facilities . Well staffed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Karla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dalton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noise coming from bathrooms every time water was turned on in another room... EVERY time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024