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Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
Reading hotel with spa and indoor pool
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Crowne Plaza Reading East, an IHG Hotel

Pool
Spa
Free parking
Free WiFi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (902)
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hexagon - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of Reading - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 42 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 47 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 57 min drive
  • Reading Station - 14 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Genting Club Reading - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clay’s Kitchen & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Moderation - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fox and Hounds Beer House, Caversham - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel

Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Thames River. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps or manicures and pedicures, and Acqua serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 122 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 15.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

Acqua – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Acqua Bar – This bar only serves light fare.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 per person

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 31 December 2024 to 31 December 2025 (dates subject to change).

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 15.00 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel currently open?
This property is closed from 31 December 2024 to 31 December 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 15.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (4-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Acqua.
What's the area around Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel like?
Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel is in the heart of Reading, a short 3-minute walk from Thames River and 2 minutes' walk from Thames Path.

Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

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

Reviews

2/10 Poor

ahmet, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Disappointing Stay with Poor Service and Comfort
We checked in on the first day at around 3:00 PM and went to our room, but there was no bed prepared for my daughter, the third person. We spent 45 minutes trying to make the bed with one of the housekeeping staff because the people who were supposed to prepare the room hadn’t done it. At check-in, we were told the pool would close at 8:00 PM. However, due to the delay with the bed and other things, we didn’t get to the pool until around 4:30 PM. Then we were told the pool would close at 5:00 PM, and at about 4:45 PM, the pool attendant told us to leave. Honestly, we were very annoyed and disappointed. The entire hotel was cold—the room, the corridors, the reception, the restaurant—everywhere was freezing. During breakfast, a staff member gave me a stern look because I didn’t eat the eggs I didn’t like. She was not polite at all. On the bright side, due to the issues we faced on the first day, the receptionist offered us a free breakfast for the second day and allowed us to use the pool after checkout. However, I don’t think we’ll be coming back to this hotel. As a family, we didn’t like it at all.
ahmet, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Not bad
Our stay was alright. The room was clean and comfortable. Don't like the shower curtain, they are very unhygienic. The breakfast was nice but the food warmers do tend to dry up the cooked food and the eggs were not runny as the yolks had set with the time they were in the warmer. The hash browns were just warm so think that particular warmer was either off or faulty. The orange juice was empty for quite a while before it was filled so I didn't get to try it. The sausages were delicious but was only browned on one side and the bacon was dried. A choice of having muselli would be nice.
Anita, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good but tiny
The team and staff very friendly thoughout the weekend. Breakfasts were good and varied. The room its self was tiny for the three of us. Really squeezed with the sofa bed folded out
Jacob, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Raj, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Shraddha, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overnight visiting family in Emmer Green.
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ming da, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chirag, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Not a bad hotel in a beautiful position by the river. We weren’t happy about being put in a room in the first floor directly above somebody else’s disco playing very loud music until midnight.
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Angad, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good but lots of improvement points
The hotel is well situated and has its own car park, although it’s £15 per 24 hrs to stay. The hotel is good but needs updating. The bathrooms especially. The water pressure wasn’t great.i had to use the disabled bathroom because the female lobby toilets were locked and was disappointed to see that hadn’t been cleaned well with dried pee/drips stains on the floor. The lobby and bar was updated, butchered bar staff could have been more fun and friendly, it was busy and could have made more money with a good atmosphere. Breakfast was ok but not really enough room for guests given the size of the hotel. Lots of waiting guests waiting to be seated.
Genevieve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

pamela, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay
Lovely location by the river. Very comfortable stay. Very nice spa facilities. Very nice room and comfy beds. Only thing that let it down , receptionist on check out was not very friendly.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

greg, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, comfortable bedrooms. Wifi works well. Very happy with my stay.
Sarah, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chirag, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

john, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fabio, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Hotel was nice, staff were frendly and helpful but the negatives were £15 a dsy carpark charge snd the very average breakfast buffet
Brian, 1-night business trip
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