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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
Relax in an eco-friendly haven with sauna treatments and rejuvenate with breakfast from the on-site international restaurant.

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Bar (on property)
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool
Located in the heart of Reading City Centre, Novotel Reading Centre offers a serene oasis with a garden and on-site sauna. Unwind at the steam room or enjoy international cuisine at GourmetBar restaurant. With an indoor pool, gym, business center and helpful staff praised by guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Room options

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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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • 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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP

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

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 49 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 61 min drive
  • Reading Station - 3 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 16 min walk

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

When you stay at Novotel Reading Centre, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Thames River and University of Reading. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at GourmetBar, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This eco-friendly hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 179 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 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-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • 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 at the property
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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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Children

    • Up to 3 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1141 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

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

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

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

Does Novotel Reading Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Reading Centre 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 Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Reading Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Novotel Reading Centre?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Novotel Reading Centre and nearby?

Novotel Reading Centre has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes, GourmetBar offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Novotel Reading Centre like?

Novotel Reading Centre is in Reading City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Reading Station and 10 minutes' walk from Thames River.

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Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast
Morning breakfast staff are superb. The choice of breakfast is excellent I’ve stayed here for 5 weeks - this week my room looked tired
Dean, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Comfortable stay, noisy location
A comfortable room, although the street outside is rather noisy and busy at night loud shouting disturbed my sleep
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

2 night trip
2 night business trip , hotel is perfect for that, Bed wasn’t the most comfy if I’m honest but was only for 2 nights Hotel itself is very warm in the halls Pool is lovely and breakfast is very good value
Cliodhna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good central location
Great location in centre of town - close to train station and walking distance to bus stops. Plenty of restaurants near by. Breakfast offers a great selection.
Dean, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel is tired, rooms need updating and the air con doesn't work. Good location and with a bit of a refurb could be a good hotel
Emma, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Superb staff from start to finish - excellent breakfast.
Dean, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent for the price
The hotel is good enough. Good location, clean, and comfy. Let down by a poor shower, and old.damaged finishings in the room.
Spencer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Much needed night out
The room was excellent as was the hotel, the only let down were the bar prices. £16 for a medium rose wine and a bottle of pear cider.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Very convenient hotel for the station. The two ladies on reception were excellent
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for railway station.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was all what I needed close to the town and easy to find staff very helpful
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel
Good location, easy access
KULDIP, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

good for short overnight stay
glyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

VERY NICE CLEAN HOTEL VISITING FAMILY.VERY GOOD FOR THE SHOPS,ALSO HANDY FOR BUSES TO HENLEY ON THEMES,WINSOR AND OXFORD.WILL COME AGAIN.
JOAN, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Ideal town location - close to train station - centre restaurants- breakfast opens at 06:30. Staff very helpful
Dean, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, great service. Tiny bit run down in places but great facilities.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient to the rail station and local businesses.
Brad, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Poor
Loud room due to window not closing properly, heating barely worked, bath had hairs in it, shower barely worked and was leaking.
Arran, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff
The staff were amiable and helpful, making my stay and check out straightforward.
Ivan Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is central annd close to transport and shopping. Breakfast was awesome. Staff were professional and accommodating.
Yasmin, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Ideal city centre location. Good sized room - great choice of breakfast
Dean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property itself is everything you need for a couple nights away
Lee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

loved facilities and staff really friendly and helpful
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Great room plenty of space and good location
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!
Elina, 1-night trip