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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near University of Reading

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Pool
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  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8/10 Excellent
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

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

Standard Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (1000)
The price is $100
per night
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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About the neighborhood

Reading

Central Reading getaway .With a stay at this Reading City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from John Lewis Reading and Reading Museum and Town Hall. Oracle and St. Laurence Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

4-star eco-certified hotel near University of Reading
Novotel Reading Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. 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 center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1141 square feet (106 square meters) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Novotel Reading Centre also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area.

  • 1 building
  • 179 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1141 sq ft of conference space
  • 106 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Reading Centre offers 179 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

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 gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
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

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

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 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

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 onsite 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)
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. 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 onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. 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.
  • Up to 3 children 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Reading Centre to the airport?

Novotel Reading Centre is 27.9 mi (40-min drive) away from the Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Reading Centre on Jun 30, 2024 start from $85.66, 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 Novotel Reading Centre have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Reading Centre.

Does Novotel Reading Centre offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Reading Centre, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 18.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Novotel Reading Centre?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Novotel Reading Centre?

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

Is there free parking at Novotel Reading Centre?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Novotel Reading Centre have a pool?

Novotel Reading Centre features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Novotel Reading Centre have a restaurant?

Novotel Reading Centre is home to GourmetBar, which features international cuisine.

Does Novotel Reading Centre have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Reading Centre to downtown Reading?

Novotel Reading Centre is 0.2 mi away from Reading.

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1004 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

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff and cleanliness were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

pritpal

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stopover in Readig
A very comfortable stay. Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend this hotel
One of the best hotels I have stayed at within the UK. Beautiful pool & gym. Lovely and helpful staff. Cozy sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room condition caused injury
The hotel was lovely and the room facilities were great. Unfortunately during the night I got up to use the bathroom and tripped on a bit of carpet that had come away from the floor (see photo) and bashed my head on the cupboard opposite causing severe concussion.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Traveled 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