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25b 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

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.7/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Reading

Novotel Reading Centre is located in Reading City Centre, a neighbourhood 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 eco-certified 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 centre.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • A TV in reception, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vegetable garden, a computer station and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 179 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, separate baths/showers and hairdryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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, 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 daily: 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
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 on-site 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 Reading Centre Hotel
Novotel Reading Centre
Reading Novotel
Accor Reading Centre
Novotel Reading Centre Hotel Reading
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 to 10:00 PM.

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

As of 27 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Reading Centre on 16 Jun 2024 start from HK$669.03, 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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Novotel 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.

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1006 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

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is good for the money but it’s situated on a very busy road
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Khaled

I was denied check in despite paying my room in full, and they moved me (at midnight) to neighbouring, lower grade, hotel without giving me any refund for the fare difference. Complete FRAUD management
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

steve

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

6/10 Okay

Christina

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Lorna

Business traveller
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