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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
Reading City Centre hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool
Exterior
Children’s play area – indoor

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
    Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is Rp1.266.725
Rp1.520.070 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Accessible | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Rp1.342.642 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Reading - 5 min drive - 2.8 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
  • ‪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

Novotel Reading Centre offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Thames River. 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

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 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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

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

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
  • Computer station
  • 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
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

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.

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

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Shaun, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Alan, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

We stay here quite regularly. Centrally located. Carpet in room needs a good clean & some wine marks on the walls can do with a wipe down
Jurgens, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Very convenient hotel for the station. The two ladies on reception were excellent
Chris, 1-night trip with friends
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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 business trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable but rude
Good location, large and comfortable room but average service. Reception staff were rude and claiming they couldn’t find my reservation even though they’d found it 5minutes earlier to let me into the (expensive) gated car park.
Vicky, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and stay for family.
Excellent hotel. Modern clean rooms. Good staff. Nice breakfast. Excellent gym. Pool. And steamer/sauna. Good location too. Parking a small pain. But minor issue. Overall definitely recommend.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amandeep, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Long arrival, cold departure
Took 20 mins to check-in as my booking couldn’t be found. Then on the morning of check-out, no hot water for a shower. I have emailed the hotel directly, but have not received a response.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hannah, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient
Hotel is conveniently located in centre, room was comfortable. Breakfast is good. Parking available at extra charge and needs to be pre-booked over phone. Our pre-booking seemed to have been lost but luckily they had spaces that night.
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Great hotel, poor breakfast
The hotel is very well located, rooms are clean and comfortable and the spa facilities are pretty good considering the price of rooms. Breakfast was poor though, probably the worst hotel breakfast I've ever had unfortunately. Fruit and cereal section looked okay but I was having a fry up, which was all cold and tasteless (apart from the bacon which was just really salty)
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Friendly staff
The staff were amiable and helpful, making my stay and check out straightforward.
Ivan Eric, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amandeep, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel
Good location, easy access
KULDIP, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, great service. Tiny bit run down in places but great facilities.
3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
ANDREW, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

In need of refurbishment and more staff.
It took me 3 attempts to find a room that did not have a problem. The lock on the door of the first room did not work and it would not open. The staff changed me to another room - the desk light in the second room did not work properly and it would randomly flicker on and off - also, when off, one could hear the mains power crackling which, to me, is a dangerous fire hazard. The final, 3rd room was okay, it worked okay but had a very dirty and stained carpet - it too me over an hour to get to this point. The Reception Staff did try to help as best they could but there was no one that could help them or me. Breakfast the next day was poorly serviced. I got to breakfast at 9:15am and found - no scrambled egg, no black pudding, no bacon, no beans, orange juice dispenser finished, no smoked salmon. To give them their due, the staff, when I mentioned these, made great efforts to fix these problems. My summary is that the hotel is in a good location but it is in serious need of refurbishment. Add to this, it was apparent that the hotel was seriously understaffed with friendly and helpful staff members doing the best that they could manage with no available resource. Everyone did the best that they could.
Raphael, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money
Kevin, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

(Surprisingly) superb
Suburb The food was very good restaurant quality - mussels and pies and curry and deserts all tasted by our group Friendly efficient staff Pool spotless - and little things like plastic bags for your wet swimwear all thought about Abd dog friendly !
Kathryn, 1-night family trip
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