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ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Reception hall
Exterior
Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$74
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Oracle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • University of Reading
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double SweetRoom by ibis

Double SweetRoom by ibis

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Reading

Ibis 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 and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Reading City Centre hotel include Thames River and Nirvana Spa.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hexagon - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Signal Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Monks' Retreat - ‬2 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified ibis Reading Centre also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ibis Reading Centre offers 182 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 7 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 7 per day(1969 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Photos appearing in the property description reflect the brand standard and are for illustrative purposes only.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

ibis Hotel Reading Centre
Ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre Hotel
ibis Reading Centre Reading
ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms)
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms) Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at ibis Reading Centre?

Ibis 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 ibis Reading Centre?

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis Reading Centre on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$73.53, 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 ibis Reading Centre family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as highchairs and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that ibis Reading Centre is a hit with families.

Does ibis Reading Centre serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ibis Reading Centre?

No, ibis Reading Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ibis Reading Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at ibis Reading Centre?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1012 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As I arrived at the Ibis, they were welcoming. Their greeting was flawless. The service was amazing. Any questions that I’ll ask it would be answered. The staff is amazing. Breakfast was really good. The women that were doing the breakfast were amazing. I would definitely recommend this hotel and I would stay here as well.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

Excellent value for money

Needed a stopover in reading. This hotel was v convenient for the rail station, was clean and comfortable with no frills. Good breakfast and excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah, Guelph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfactory- room clean and a good size. Comfortable bed. One of the lifts was not working so that slowed things down but hotel is located very close to the railway station so easy to walk there and to the large pedestrian area of Reading
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Great position clean, quiet, what more do you want? Opps yes not expensive 👍 Great stay will use again….recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shabnam

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay. Very central location, the only drawback being the lack of parking. However, it wasn't too far to walk to the public parking and the hotel stamp your ticket to ensure you get a significant reduction at the car park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHINICHI

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good very convincing place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet and in pretty good condition. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very good. Leaking toilet every few minutes

Very good for what it cost. My only gripe was the toilet that gradually leaking into the toilet which caused the cistern to top up every 5 minutes. Something I didn’t realise until I was trying to sleep, which I could not hear! Was too late to ask for a room change then. Otherwise room was clean, bed was comfy. More than adequate for what I needed for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, good value for money. Peaceful sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sue

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only working lift was DREADFULL!! Many visitors, including me and my friend, spent too much time going up and down through floors we did not select on the panel. Even getting the panel to read our room cards was hit and miss. The door kept on opening and shutting but the lift did not move, The lift appeared to have preference over those calling the lift and not those within it. The young woman on reception was completely uninterested in anyone's complaints. She didn't respond other than look away. The only advice we got, from another member of staff, was to use the lift in the hotel next door. This was only made arranet as we were checking out! My friend had had a knee operation only three weeks prior to our visit. Using the stairs up five flights was not idea, but better than being on the 10th floor, as some people were.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly reception. Room was really good for the price. Budget but good quality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
It did a job, but poor bed, room was dirty. We arrived very late and were tired and was leaving at 7am. Broken lifts, kettle lid kept falling off, i would not return
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Woken by cleaning staff first thing in the morning - they opened my room door
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oyinda

Friendly staff, Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ozer, Loughton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One of two elevators was out of service, that was the big thing. And no face towels in the bathroom. I guess it is now Ibis policy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Saba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only one lift worked had to wait long time for get down or to roon
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location 5 minutes from railway station. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025