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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Oracle

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Garden
Indoor pool
Exterior
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

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

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is CNY601
CNY721 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

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

  • 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
  • ‪The 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

At Novotel Reading Centre, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Nirvana Spa. 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-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 179 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Children

    • Up to 3 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 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 center
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
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Special features

Dining

GourmetBar - This restaurant specializes 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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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 12 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite 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, which 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 there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
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
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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 to 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 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Parking
Lobby
Bathroom
Elevator
Children
Pool

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was good value with a great selection of food and friendly staff. (31 reviews)
  • The pool was great, spotless, and a welcome facility with many guests enjoying its use. (14 reviews)
  • The spa facilities, including pool, sauna, and steam room, were very welcome and well-maintained. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great location, polite staff hood facilities
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good customer service Close to public transport
Prasada, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Was nice place to stay and short walk to train station
Debra L, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel, very friendly staff. Security on the door at night so felt very safe when returning after a some drinks.
Karl, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff is very nice and helpful. Thank you so much ☺️
Wai Ling, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Staff, perfect for town and train station
Dean, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The Novotel staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was overall clean but the carpet looked like it had been in the wars! The bar was fun if the music was a little loud. The pool was a really welcome facility. Friar Street can have some characters around, but it's very convenient for the station and the shops.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent hotel
Judy, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

All the carpets were filthy and dirty. Property needs improvement
piyush, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

I’ve stayed at this hotel numerous times. Location is very convenient to Reading train station. Many day trips easily accessible from here such as Oxford, Bath, Windsor
Echelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This hotel and management were great in every respect; rooms quiet, beds comfortable and new, staff helpful and breakfast was great, pool and sauna and versatile fitness room were an added plus
William, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The staff were very accommodating for us and nothing was too much trouble. The room was a little dated and would benefit from a rewire, however was extremely clean and spacious. A huge selection of food available at breakfast. The only negative was the windows would benefit from secondary glazing as the room faced the main high street, and I had to sleep with earbuds in due to the high level noises outside.
Jade Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice hotel in the middle of Reading
Fabio, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

Amazing hotel!! Its comfortable, staff are friendly, beautiful rooms, amazing steaming/sauna room and I loved the swimming pool. Will be back!
Lucy, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

The stay was comfortable, apart from the parking issues. The hotel was fine and had good facilities with friendly staff
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Central location

Central location. Everything within walking distance. Comfy beds, clean spacious rooms. Breakfast was good.Staff very friendly and helpful.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very convenient and close to oracle shopping mall and station clean and comfortable decided to extend our stay.
Krystelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Near to work location Clean and comfortable Good staff
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel

I enjoyed my stay, location was brilliant, hotel was easy to get to, it was clean, the pool was a bonus. The staff were helpful, it was my second time at this hitel, i will be returning for sure
Lynda, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Easy walk from Reading train station.
Konor, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice clean and perfectly situated for my needs
Phil, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

good value for the money , very clean but carpets need replacing .
Irving, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Great stay, great location

Lovely pool, sauna and steam room, very friendly staff, location was amazing right in the centre. Room was nice, have stayed in nicer Novotels the toilet and bathroom were separate and on different sides of the room however overall very nice stay.
Sophie, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great hotel and clear ice from staff, few issues with facilities bath didn’t work so had to use shower instead but overall great hotel, location perfect for train station and getting into town a lot of homeless/beggars outside at all time
michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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