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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Reading hotel in Reading City Centre with a fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • John Lewis Reading
    2 min walk
  • Oracle
    3 min walk
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall
    3 min walk
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    40 min drive

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 - double
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 puts you in the heart of Reading, within steps of John Lewis Reading and Reading Museum and Town Hall. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, GourmetBar, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym and sauna. 1141 square feet (106 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Reading City Centre hotel, attractions include Thames River and Lapland UK.

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

  • ‪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

Eco-certified Reading hotel in Reading City Centre with a fitness centre
Novotel Reading Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. 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 centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1141 square feet (106 square metres) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Novotel Reading Centre also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

  • 1 building
  • 179 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Conference 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Reading Centre offers 179 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

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

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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 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

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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch smart TV

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 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: 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.

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: from 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 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
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 guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site 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 all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Reading Centre?

Novotel Reading Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 19 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Reading Centre on 3 Jan 2025 start from AU$153.23, 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 parking available at Novotel Reading Centre?

Onsite parking is limited.

Does Novotel Reading Centre have a pool?

Novotel Reading Centre has an indoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Novotel Reading Centre serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novotel Reading Centre?

No, Novotel Reading Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Novotel Reading Centre?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited menu at hotel and expensive breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was large, bright and very confortable. The bathroom however: There was a shower cabin with no water. The sink wasn't flushing, leaving all the disgusting soap deposits accumulate on the sink. The tub had a shower head but no shower curtain. The shower head mounting was in a place where it was extremely difficult to extract it from. If not extremely careful showering in the tub results in a bathroom floor flooding. At the price you are well advised to look somewhere else for accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bespoke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't let the surrounding area put you off it is very convenient and a very clean and tidy hotel. The breakfast was surprisingly good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julian, gig harbor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room but slightly dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Staff
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Hotel
Overall the hotel is what it is and there were no surprises - it was comfortable and worked well for my circumstances. The town and rail station were in close proximity to the hotel so it was in a good place for business or tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms outdated, dirty and warm
Everywhere other than the rooms were nice and clean. The first executive room had no power so was moved to another executive room. Both rooms were outdated, dirty and had no air conditioning. The toilet is in its own tiny room with no hand basin so you have to move to another room to wash your hands. The decor and furnishings are warn and dirty. The bed has a socket and USB outlets on one side only. The pillows were clumpy. I had to ask reception at 2am for a fan as the room was unbearably hot. For the price, the product is awful and needs a renovation. But the staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis, Medicine Hat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Several homeless people sleeping in nearby doorways.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff. Really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wasim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, room was comfortable and clean, breakfast was Full English and excellent with wonderful service. The slow elevator was the only problem but on the whole a wonderful stay, will book here again on any future trips to Reading 🇬🇧
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Pool as Advertised!
Disappointed to find out on arrival that the pool and sauna was closed for maintenance. This is the only reason I booked this hotel. Also, the Guinness is the disgusting, stay clear of that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Garry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Reading, though the local area is a bit noisy at night. Ok rooms, nice staff. Shame about the pool being closed and annoying fire alarm issue for a few hours one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointed
Booked up 5 days in advance and choose this hotel because of the facilities like swimming pool sauna, and the morning before I was due to check in they emailed saying all of them facilities was closed as I was working that day it didn’t give me a chance to look for another hotel. Plus my plug in the sink was also broken I did inform them straight away but it was never fixed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointed
Booked up a 5 days in advance and choose this hotel because of the facilities like swimming pool sauna ect, and the minoring before I was due to check in they emailed saying all of them facilities was closed as I was working that day it didn’t give me a chance to look for another hotel. Plus my plug in the sink was also broken I did inform them straight away but it was never fixed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight Stay
Had an excellent overnight stay in a good sized room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stay
Long wait at car park gate to be let in. No car parking space even tho we called 3 days before and reversed one. They let us park by the bins in the end for £19 not what I would expect. Booked and paid for breakfast then in the morning said we didn't pay and tried to charge us twice for breakfast. Main reason for staying was the swimming pool facilities only for them too be shut until further notice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024