Novotel Reading Centre

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk

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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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Accessible

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 Mar

About this property

Eco-certified Reading hotel in Reading City Centre with a fitness center

This hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.

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, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

Free WiFi
Enjoy international cuisine while dining at GourmetBar
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and meeting rooms
Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
10 minutes by foot from Thames River and a 5-minute drive from University of Reading
Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Novotel Reading Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, 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. 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.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Reading hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.

GourmetBar - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

On-site parking available only on request
Limited on-site parking
Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends: GBP 18.00 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

GourmetBar

Things to do

Fitness centre
Indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room

Family friendly

Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Water dispenser

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Business services

Business centre
Conference space (1141 square feet)
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
Vegetable garden

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 fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Biodegradable drinking straws
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Local artist showcase
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
TV in lobby
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating

Bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Towels

Entertainment

21-inch smart TV

Food and drink

Minibar

Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Iron/ironing board
LED light bulbs
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Soundproofing
Water-efficient showers only

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 at the property

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.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 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

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

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)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 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

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Trixie

Travelled with partner

22 Nov 2024

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

Lovely friendly hotel, very well organised

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shaun

22 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Business traveller

20 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jurgens

20 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

We stay here quite regularly. Centrally located. Carpet in room needs a good clean & some wine marks on the walls can do with a wipe down

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Business traveller

20 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Just a mediocre hotel that can only get away with it because of the lack of competition. The special highlight of my stay was the heating in my room not working on the coldest night of the year so far. The staff did provide a small radiator which helped a bit but the whole place is just shabby and run down

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

18 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Harjinder

Travelled with partner

17 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Rooms dated, no heating, very noisy as of location and lack of double glazing.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group

17 Nov 2024

Great stay

Very convenient hotel for the station. The two ladies on reception were excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Business traveller

17 Nov 2024

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

Good location

Ideal town location - close to train station - centre restaurants- breakfast opens at 06:30. Staff very helpful

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vicky

Business traveller

17 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable but rude

Good location, large and comfortable room but average service. Reception staff were rude and claiming they couldn’t find my reservation even though they’d found it 5minutes earlier to let me into the (expensive) gated car park.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

17 Nov 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and stay for family.

Excellent hotel. Modern clean rooms. Good staff. Nice breakfast. Excellent gym. Pool. And steamer/sauna. Good location too. Parking a small pain. But minor issue. Overall definitely recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Business traveller

12 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lots of anti social behaviour outside...once inside it was fine but I feel for the locals dealing with this. Piles of rubbish, drug and alcohol evidence eberywhere. Hotel is functional but dated, service very good. Travelled alone but was in a family room with sofa bed made up unusually. Good TV and casting options. Room service quality good but v. Expensive. Fish dish £23 £5 service charge...but good quality despite high cost. Wouldn't stay again due to feeling unsafe around hotel location

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

12 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

11 Nov 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Long arrival, cold departure

Took 20 mins to check-in as my booking couldn’t be found. Then on the morning of check-out, no hot water for a shower. I have emailed the hotel directly, but have not received a response.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

11 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Travelled with family

10 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

9 Nov 2024

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

Convenient

Hotel is conveniently located in centre, room was comfortable. Breakfast is good. Parking available at extra charge and needs to be pre-booked over phone. Our pre-booking seemed to have been lost but luckily they had spaces that night.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Travelled with partner

8 Nov 2024

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

Location is central annd close to transport and shopping. Breakfast was awesome. Staff were professional and accommodating.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sundy

Travelled with partner

5 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The shower cube was found a little dirt mark in the corner, the noise came from someone walking upstairs, and the fan system

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

2 Nov 2024

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

Great hotel, poor breakfast

The hotel is very well located, rooms are clean and comfortable and the spa facilities are pretty good considering the price of rooms. Breakfast was poor though, probably the worst hotel breakfast I've ever had unfortunately. Fruit and cereal section looked okay but I was having a fry up, which was all cold and tasteless (apart from the bacon which was just really salty)

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024