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Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Reading

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Caversham Bridge Richfield Avenue, Reading, England, RG1 8BD
  • Popular LocationOracle19 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Berkshire Hospital4 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Reading6 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)41 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.1/10 Good
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8/10 Excellent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

7.3/10 Good
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.6/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8/10 Excellent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

Central Reading getaway .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Thames River and Thames Path. Also, Genting Casino is within half a mile (1 km) and Forbury Gardens is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 17 min walk
  • Oracle - 19 min walk
  • Hexagon - 3 min drive
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 4 min drive
  • University of Reading - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 14 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Toby Carvery - 2 min walk
  • The Moderation - 2 min walk
  • Clay’s Kitchen & Bar - 10 min walk
  • The Fox and Hounds Beer House, Caversham - 11 min walk
  • TGI Fridays - Reading Caversham Road - 9 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Reading
Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A spa tub, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the eco-certified Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel offers 122 accommodations with minibars and safes. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Revive has 5 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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: approximately GBP 14.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per day

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel to the airport?

Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel is 28.4 mi (42-min drive) away from the Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel on Jun 7, 2024 start from $84.54, excluding 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.

Does Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel.

Does Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.95 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (4-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per day.

Does Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Revive, where you can enjoy body scrubs, body wraps, and massages.

How close is Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel to downtown Reading?

Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Reading.

Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 914 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 914 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 914 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 914 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 914 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Toni

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No jacuzzi
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth visiting again
Our room was very clean with some nice surprises we weren't expecting. I only gave four stars because we weren't able to use the jacuzzi and steam room which were out of order. Overall, a great experience with professional and pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadezda

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room
It was our 1st Anniversary celebration we booked this hotel to be able to use all facilities such as Jacuzzi, etc. the room I booked was meant to be with a river view. When we arrived we been told that Jacuzzi is out of order and also when we arrive in our room we find out the room we been put in have no view on river, the stuff was not helpful to sort it out. We was will to pay extra for upgraded room but hotel staff refused as we used klarna to pay for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heath

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst hotel experience - avoid
I recently arrived for just a one night businesss stopover at Reading and selected Crowne Plaza as a known brand though I hadn’t previously stayed. At check in, staff were pleasant though the hotel looked a little run down and one of the main lifts was out of service. Up to my room and the corridor area was clearly past due for renovation, old and frankly a little grubby. Entering my room and I was disgusted at what was waiting - room clearly not cleaned / made up. Not sure what the previous occupant had used it for but bedding everywhere, toilet roll on the bed and toilet paper all over the room with blood over the white sheets. Bathroom also a mess. Straight back to reception to huge apologies, tokens for drinks and a long wait for another room. Mid Jan and this room was freezing cold and heating didn’t work. Eventually fixed by maintenance so sat for an hr in my coat while the room slowly warmed up. Room service food was limited so had a very average dinner while waiting for some heat. No further apology at checkout - I have discussed with colleagues and my entire team will not now use Crowne Plaza when in Reading - worst hotel experience I can remember. What happened to the Crowne Plaza brand standards?
As found at at check in - Dirty room, blood over bed sheets
Disgusting - bathroom similar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024