Novotel Reading Centre

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool

Bar

Room service

24/7 front desk

Gym

Breakfast available

Explore the area

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Accessible

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

8 Jan - 9 Jan

About this property

Eco-certified Reading hotel in Reading City Centre with a fitness centre

This hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.

Novotel Reading Centre offers 179 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Novotel Reading Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thames River. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.

Free WiFi
Enjoy international cuisine while dining at GourmetBar
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and meeting rooms
On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
Steps from John Lewis Reading and Reading Museum and Town Hall
Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Novotel Reading Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1141 square feet (106 square metres) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Novotel Reading Centre also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 7 AM to 11 AM.

GourmetBar – This restaurant specialises 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 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 transport

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

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 AM on weekends; 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
Sauna
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 centre
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
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

21-inch smart TV

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar

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 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: GBP 10 per pet, per night
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Up to 3 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
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

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Shikha

24 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

23 Sept 2024

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

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

23 Sept 2024

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

22 Sept 2024

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

20 Sept 2024

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

14 Sept 2024

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

13 Sept 2024

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

13 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

13 Sept 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

9 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bespoke

9 Sept 2024

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

6 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Business traveller

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good clean room but slightly dated.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Staff

Great customer service

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Hotel

Overall the hotel is what it is and there were no surprises - it was comfortable and worked well for my circumstances. The town and rail station were in close proximity to the hotel so it was in a good place for business or tourists.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Rooms outdated, dirty and warm

Everywhere other than the rooms were nice and clean. The first executive room had no power so was moved to another executive room. Both rooms were outdated, dirty and had no air conditioning. The toilet is in its own tiny room with no hand basin so you have to move to another room to wash your hands. The decor and furnishings are warn and dirty. The bed has a socket and USB outlets on one side only. The pillows were clumpy. I had to ask reception at 2am for a fan as the room was unbearably hot. For the price, the product is awful and needs a renovation. But the staff were nice.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis, Medicine Hat

Travelled with partner

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Several homeless people sleeping in nearby doorways.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Attentive staff. Really helpful

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL

26 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wasim

26 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family

23 Aug 2024

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

19 Aug 2024

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

18 Aug 2024

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