Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Bar

Room service

Pool

Spa

24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Caversham Bridge Richfield Avenue, Reading, England, RG1 8BD

Forbury Gardens
16 min walk
Broad Street Mall
16 min walk
Reading Museum and Town Hall
17 min walk
London (LHR-Heathrow)
42 min drive

Room options

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

River view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

River view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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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Pool

Spa

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.

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.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thames River. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

Free WiFi
Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the spa tub
Indulge with body treatments, body wraps, or body scrubs at Revive
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
Steps from Thames Path and 3 minutes by foot from Thames River

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Acqua - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Acqua Bar - This bar serves light fare only.

24-hour room service is available.

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

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

Self parking on site (GBP 15.00 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: GBP 14.95 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

Acqua
Acqua Bar

Things to do

Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Sauna
A hot tub
Steam room

Family friendly

Free cots/infant beds
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop

Business services

Business centre
Conference space
A meeting room

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Spa

5 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massages
Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels

Entertainment

Satellite channels
TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Minibar

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Soundproofing

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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).

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Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Business traveller

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

12 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

9 Aug 2024

HOUSEKEEPING

Housekeeping poor..stayed 4 nights and only towels changed daily..bed just spread up..refreshments only replenished once during stay....ie..tea, water etc...also had issue with disabled parking..plenty marked spaces at hotel, but not monitored and were being used by non badge holders

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, comfortable bed and nice room. My only gripe was the ironing board - very cheap and in poor condition, it collapsed on me several times whilst trying to iron a shirt. Other than that - great hotel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, STAMFORD

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Marius

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Nice place but the rooms and bathrooms are very old

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

28 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it

Thoroughky enjoyed our stay for my partners birthday

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with group

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raj

12 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

10 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Amenities were good. Should get folks up to speed for Henley regatta events

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unsure why the charge for parking. seems petty

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sally

8 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with group

6 Jul 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reading

We had a very warm welcome from Saleh on reception at Reading hotel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yat Chor

Travelled with family

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property is located by the river and we experienced a local rowing competition which is fantastic.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

rebecca

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Tired looking

Bed was uncomfortable. Bathtub drain was broken and the bathroom in general could have used a better clean. Ring of dirt around the drain in the sink. Not that inpressed with my stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kieran

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5/5

Nice rooms and friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chirag

2 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay at this hotel with great pool

Nice stay at this hotel, which had a great pool and sauna & steam facilities. The check-in was very slow having only 1 person during peak check-in time, and being seated at breakfast took quite a while despite coming at an earlier time. Exterior of hotel is dated, but inside looks more modern

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Corrine

Travelled with family and small children

2 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The rooms and beds are in need of an update. However, the facilities are good but more staff needed at breakfast, we had to wait a while to be seated. The pool, sauna and steam was very nice.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim

Travelled with family

2 Jun 2024

Disliked: Room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amardeep

2 Jun 2024

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family

1 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok stay but not great

Lovely location next to the river and close to many restaurants. The hotel itself is in need of a renovation and is most certainly the worst Crowne Plaza we have stayed in. Reception, bar area , restaurant and gym are all decent but the rooms are looking very shabby. Only one lift worked and you have to pay for parking ( half price for IHG members) which really should be included in the price you pay as it’s not a cheap hotel. Breakfast was chaos especially on our first morning with no clean tables, no cups or glasses to use then the coffee machine needed resetting. Although it was a decent spread, they just needed more staff for the number of guests.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024