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
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pool
Electric vehicle charging point
Connecting rooms available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Gym
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 Rp1.120.018
Rp1.120.018
Rp1.344.022 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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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
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.
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
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
No cots (infant beds)
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
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 12 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 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
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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 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 12 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
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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
4 Mar 2025
Excellent,would go back as I like the spa near reading. But this hotel was quite a treat 😀
Dianne
Dianne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Feb 2025
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
Sophie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
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
Dean, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
14 Feb 2025
Comfortable stay, noisy location
A comfortable room, although the street outside is rather noisy and busy at night loud shouting disturbed my sleep
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Jan 2025
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
Cliodhna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan 2025
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
Dean, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
Nothing to fault
We were given a very warm and friendly welcome. The staff were efficient and helpful throughout the hotel. Very good breakfast, plenty of choice. Swimming pool facilities well maintained, clean and warm.
Room very comfortable. Our first stay and very impresses, nothing to fault. Will make it our first choice on next visit to Reading.
Theresa
Theresa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Great value; lovely staff for breakfast, and great range of good quality food for breakfast.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
Good location
Superb staff from start to finish - excellent breakfast.
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov 2024
Lovely friendly hotel, very well organised
Trixie
Trixie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
30 Jan 2025
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
Emma, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Great stay
Very convenient hotel for the station. The two ladies on reception were excellent
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Right in the town centre but quiet upon entering. Clean room, good customer service and a great location for an overnight stay to shop, dine and meet friends in the town.
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
The hotel was all what I needed close to the town and easy to find staff very helpful
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Jan 2025
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
Spencer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
Great location for railway station.
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
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
Stephen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Oct 2024
Good hotel
Good location, easy access
KULDIP
KULDIP, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 Oct 2024
good for short overnight stay
glyn
glyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
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
JOAN, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2024
Excellent location to access the centre of Reading. Good rates and good sized rooms.
The rooms could do with a refresh, the room was a bit tired.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Oct 2024
Very convenient to the rail station and local businesses.
Brad
Brad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Good location
Ideal town location - close to train station - centre restaurants- breakfast opens at 06:30. Staff very helpful
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Oct 2024
Lovely hotel, great service. Tiny bit run down in places but great facilities.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
30 Oct 2024
Friendly staff
The staff were amiable and helpful, making my stay and check out straightforward.