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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
Relax in an eco-friendly haven with sauna treatments and rejuvenate with breakfast from the on-site international restaurant.

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Welcome to Novotel Reading Central. A serene and inviting front desk awaits guests, surrounded by lush greenery and modern decor. | Novotel Reading Centre
Indoor pool with a serene blue hue, surrounded by sleek tiles and modern furnishings, ideal for relaxation. | Novotel Reading Centre
Modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a comfortable grey sofa, and a well-organized desk with a laptop, perfect for a relaxing stay. | Novotel Reading Centre
Explore the cozy ambiance of our bar, where a warm welcome awaits you with a selection of fine spirits and a friendly bartender ready to assist. | Novotel Reading Centre
Sip and savor at the modern Goldmet Bar, a cozy spot for a drink with friends. | Novotel Reading Centre

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $95
includes taxes & fees
$79 per night
Feb 28 - Mar 1

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Accessible | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP

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

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 49 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 61 min drive
  • Reading Station - 3 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hope Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Reading Centre

When you stay at Novotel Reading Centre, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Thames River and University of Reading. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at GourmetBar, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 179 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1141 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

GourmetBar - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 per person

Pets

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

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Novotel Reading Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Novotel Reading Centre?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Novotel Reading Centre?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Novotel Reading Centre?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Reading Centre?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Novotel Reading Centre?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Novotel Reading Centre and nearby?
Novotel Reading Centre has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Reading Centre?
Yes, GourmetBar offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Novotel Reading Centre like?
Novotel Reading Centre is in Reading City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Reading Station and 10 minutes' walk from Thames River.

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

Reviews

6/10 Good

Hotel is tired, rooms need updating and the air con doesn't work. Good location and with a bit of a refurb could be a good hotel
Emma, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

2 night trip
2 night business trip , hotel is perfect for that, Bed wasn’t the most comfy if I’m honest but was only for 2 nights Hotel itself is very warm in the halls Pool is lovely and breakfast is very good value
Cliodhna, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Hotels fine - shame about the rest
Hotel is fairly priced. Room was freezing - I had to put heating on when I got back in room after being out with colleagues. The area is HORRID. Rubbish bags everywhere. Loads of homeless beggars wondering around. A lot hang around near the hotel entrance. Doesn’t feel safe at all. You’ve no chance of having a cigarette / vape in peace outside the hotel. Same findings as last time I was there for work. Horrid City/Town. Hotel itself is fine for the money.
mark, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Much needed night out
The room was excellent as was the hotel, the only let down were the bar prices. £16 for a medium rose wine and a bottle of pear cider.
Stephen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Arran, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good central location
Great location in centre of town - close to train station and walking distance to bus stops. Plenty of restaurants near by. Breakfast offers a great selection.
Dean, 5-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Decent for the price
The hotel is good enough. Good location, clean, and comfy. Let down by a poor shower, and old.damaged finishings in the room.
Spencer, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Ok stay but not what I had booked
Requested a double room with a double bed but had a twin room with two singles. Was awoken at 6 am by someone trying to gain entry to the room. Other than that was an ok stay. Staff were friendly enough. Didn’t really use any facilities as was only there one night.
Sean, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Michelle, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Good night sleep
Arrived late but still got to use the pool, which was cold, steam room good sauna not much heat. Room nice, great big bed, nice layout, like having a shower and bath available. No milk on tray also only one English Breakfast t-bag. The parking price is too high (£20) and should be shown prior to booking, I couldn't afford this and had to make other arrangements.Central located, near the station. Overall will deffo stay their again and this time we need 2 welcome drinks as we didn't get them this time.
Jenni, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andy, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

OK, not outstanding
Overall it was a good stay, but there were a few things that concerned me. My room didn't feel completely clean when I arrived. I found bits of food near the curtains, and weird red/pink stains on the floor? Like nail varnish? Also the external door for returning at night didn't work. on 3 occasions I had to wait for staff to notice me to let me in.
GOALLIN, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Shraddha, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michelle, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

NIGEL, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot in town centre
Stephen, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Gareth, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice enough hotel but AWFUL area
Hotels fine - toilet not being in the bathroom is just weird Areas horrid So many beggars hanging around near hotel entrance. It didn’t feel safe
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Superb staff from start to finish - excellent breakfast.
Dean, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

andrew, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wendy, 1-night trip
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