Novotel Reading Centre
4.0 star property

Upscale hotel, walk to Thames River
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Novotel Reading Centre

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Bar (on property)
Indoor pool
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Overview of Novotel Reading Centre

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • GymGymGym
The price is NZ$161
Price available on 12/4/2024

Check out the area

25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Popular LocationJohn Lewis Reading2 min walk
  • Popular LocationReading Station3 min walk
  • Popular LocationReading (XRE-Reading Train Station)3 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)39 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

cleanliness

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

cleanliness

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 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Predator Assault, Laser Combat, or check out an event or a game at Madejski Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

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

  • Itsu - 2 min walk
  • Hope Tap - 2 min walk
  • Pitcher & Piano Reading - 1 min walk
  • Caffè Nero - 3 min walk
  • Oakford Social Club - 3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Reading Centre

Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Reading City Centre
Consider a stay at Novotel Reading Centre and take advantage of a garden, a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. The on-site restaurant, GourmetBar, features international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • A computer station, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • A water dispenser, a lift and a vegetable garden
  • 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

Languages

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

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Comprehensive food waste policy
Electric car charging station
Housekeeping on request
Change of bedsheets on request
This information is provided by our partners.

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 breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–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
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • 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

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 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. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Reading Centre on 12 Apr 2024 start from NZ$160.94, 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.

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?

This family-friendly Reading hotel is located in the shopping district, within a 10-minute walk of John Lewis Reading and Thames River. Oracle and Broad Street Mall 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. 421 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1007 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

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

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were magnificent. We had a Christmas for two of our granddaughters as we would not see them before. The staff made sure we had adjoining rooms and helped us bring all the presents and Christmas tree up to the room. They even allowed us to check in really early. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Overall our stay was good. The hotels location lends itself well to shopping and nightlife if that’s your purpose. All staff members were polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023