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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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Novotel Reading Centre

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Overview of Novotel Reading Centre

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is AU$147
Price available on 24/5/2024

Explore the area

Map
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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

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. 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 have comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like 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

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

  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

More

  • 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
  • Building
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 21-inch Smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 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

We should mention

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
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.

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

As of 1 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Reading Centre on 24 May 2024 start from AU$147.45, including 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.

How much is parking at Novotel Reading Centre?

Limited spots are available.

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 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

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

pritpal

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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

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