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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
Indoor pool
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

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25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Oracle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • University of Reading
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Reading

Novotel 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, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, GourmetBar, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym and sauna. 1141 square feet (106 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-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
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

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

Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and sauna
Novotel Reading Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. 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 centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1141 square feet (106 square metres) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Novotel Reading Centre also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

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

  • 1 building
  • 179 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1141 sq ft of conference space
  • 106 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Reading Centre offers 179 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. 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.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • GourmetBar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 1,141 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (88 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • 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 drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 12 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 12 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

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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Reading Centre?

Novotel 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 Novotel Reading Centre?

As of 8 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Reading Centre on 1 Jun 2025 start from NZ$149.04, 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 parking available at Novotel Reading Centre?

Onsite parking is limited.

Does Novotel Reading Centre have a pool?

Novotel Reading Centre has an indoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Novotel Reading Centre serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

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

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Arran

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor

Loud room due to window not closing properly, heating barely worked, bath had hairs in it, shower barely worked and was leaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Arran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Davina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cliodhna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotels fine - shame about the rest

Hotel is fairly priced. Room was freezing - I had to put heating on when I got back in room after being out with colleagues. The area is HORRID. Rubbish bags everywhere. Loads of homeless beggars wondering around. A lot hang around near the hotel entrance. Doesn’t feel safe at all. You’ve no chance of having a cigarette / vape in peace outside the hotel. Same findings as last time I was there for work. Horrid City/Town. Hotel itself is fine for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shyam Sekhar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the best choices available in Reading. Rooms are small, like most hotels. Good bathrooms. Good furniture. Very dirty and stained carpets. Very good staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Viral

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very Basic amenities and very old interiors, staff was also quite rude and not showing up for long time after requesting a service. Always required to follow up 2-3 times. Poor management - when asked to speak to Manager as had issues with what I booked and what I was given, staff declined to call upon the manager and said manager was out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Arran

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Claire

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The executive room heating was not working, it was absolutely freezing, I did try sending messages on the app with no reply. I would expect for the price of that room especially with it being so cold outside to have working heating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, Peterborough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for Reading near shops and restaurants. Good value on my booking. The room was a bit tired, needing a renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suman, Altrincham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is one of the best in central Reading. Very close to the railway station and the main business area in central Reading. Ideal for business travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Spencer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

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

Ok stay but not what I had booked

Requested a double room with a double bed but had a twin room with two singles. Was awoken at 6 am by someone trying to gain entry to the room. Other than that was an ok stay. Staff were friendly enough. Didn’t really use any facilities as was only there one night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher, London

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice hotel with convenient public transport connections nearby and plenty of shops to choose from within a short walking distance. The hotel room was clean and comfortable, if a little compact for a family (2 adults 1 child) sharing. For 1 or 2 people the room we had would be perfectly fine. The leisure facilities were wonderful. A small gym, and a nice little pool (maybe 15 meters long?) with poolside sauna and steam rooms. The communal shower in the pool area doesn't switch off (unless it just stays on for a long time) automatically, so I think there should be a sign advising users to switch it off when they're done. It was also slightly broken, with the temperature controls not working.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024