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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 January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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The price is AU$104
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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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. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Reading City Centre hotel include Oracle and St. Laurence Church.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 16 min walk
  • University of Reading - 5 min drive
  • Madejski Stadium - 7 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

Things to do

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

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

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 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Reading Centre on 14 Feb 2025 start from AU$150.15, 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. 433 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1004 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel and its staff are superb, BUT, I recommend you park your vehicle and walk to the hotel, unless you are using their own limited parking facilities, you cannot park outside the hotel. [If you could drive there because the area is riddled with frustrating one-way streets!]
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with partner
Location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
(Surprisingly) superb
Suburb The food was very good restaurant quality - mussels and pies and curry and deserts all tasted by our group Friendly efficient staff Pool spotless - and little things like plastic bags for your wet swimwear all thought about Abd dog friendly !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Ideal city centre location. Good sized room - great choice of breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value
Great hotel in an excellent location. All staff were polite as expected. Room was a great size. Comfortable bed, large tv, great shower and we had separate toilet. Added bonus of being able to use the pool, Sauna and Steam room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and comfortable in the centre of town. Not the hotel's fault that the town centre itself is pretty run down...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

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

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ionel-mihai

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
loved facilities and staff really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you. We enjoyed our night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Housekeeping walked in on me just after I had got out the shower and was naked in the room. They had allegedly got the wrong room. I would not trust the staff at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charlie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Awnish

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A short (3-5 min) walk from Reading Station, this hotel is very conveniently situated. The room was comfortable with a shower, a bath and a separate toilet room all en suite. The swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms and gym were very welcome facilities. The buffet breakfast is good value and all of the staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam

Travelled with family
Just a bit dated, dirty, limited number of staff, family room was small
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brad, Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the rail station and local businesses.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was all what I needed close to the town and easy to find staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jurgens

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jurgens

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024