Novotel Reading Centre

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Room service

Pool

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 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

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

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

1 building
14 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
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 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 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

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller

18 Aug 2024

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

18 Aug 2024

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

17 Aug 2024

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

16 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Travelled with family

15 Aug 2024

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

11 Aug 2024

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

8 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

8 Aug 2024

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

5 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family and small children

4 Aug 2024

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

4 Aug 2024

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

4 Aug 2024

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

31 Jul 2024

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

31 Jul 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveller

29 Jul 2024

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