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ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property
Travelers can relax with drinks at the bar or explore Reading City Centre on rental bikes, with a garden retreat waiting after adventures.

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A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a patterned wall. - ibis Reading Centre (Reading)
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Ibis Reading Centre, in the city's heart, offers an eco-friendly base for travelers. Enjoy a bar, on-site restaurant, and peaceful garden. Multilingual staff assist guests, and practical amenities include bicycle rentals and laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Reading City Centre, a neighborhood in Reading, ibis Reading Centre is in a shopping district and near a train station. South Street Arts Centre and Rivermead Leisure Complex are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Oracle and John Lewis Reading. Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium and South Reading Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Reading travel guide
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25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP

What's nearby

  • Oracle
    Oracle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall
    Reading Museum and Town Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reading Abbey Ruins
    Reading Abbey Ruins
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Broad Street Mall
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hexagon
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Station
    4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Siren RG1
    2 min walk
  • The Three Guineas
    4 min walk
  • McCafferty's
    2 min walk
  • Itsu
    3 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.4 miles (GBP 7 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 used
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is ibis Reading Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at ibis Reading Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at ibis Reading Centre?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is ibis Reading Centre located?

Located in Reading City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of John Lewis Reading and River Thames. Reading Museum and Town Hall and Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin are also within 5 minutes. Reading Station and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Amina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good breakfast, beds were comfortable, good location, extra pillows were a plus
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent buffet breakfast, staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was a bit like a cabin on the Brittany Ferries but larger. The room was clean but very basic- the bed was comfortable. There was no information given when checking in, so hadn't a clue we could have had breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in the city centre, close to everything. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our room was spotless, the breakfast was excellent value for money and very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An ideal place to stay for a night with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Room was extremely quiet and we didn’t hear a thing, until in the early hours of the morning other guests decided to bang hard on our door on the way to their room, which is obviously not great behaviour. Unsure why we were asked to pre-check in to then have to give the name of the second guest on arrival, which should have been covered by the pre-check in process. Easy walk to and from railway station and in the heart of town for food and drink. Would stay again if needed a cheaper option that staying in London.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are superb. Breakfast excellent selection & choice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central hotel near the train station. Very comfy bed and pillows. Compact room, but everything we needed was there. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent - room adequate, clean & tidy. Breakfast is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, room as expected for an Ibis. Breakfast was good & the breakfast staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room. Amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Oana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prakriti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Good quality linen, satisfying breakfast..bar and all time inhouse veg pizza facility available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast selection was great and the hotel overall was clean and convenient to travel to/from.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cleveland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff's was in point with err thing they understand the assessment 👌plus the location is just just a few minutes walk from everywhere 👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are attentive and friendly. Location is top notch, breakfast is good for this price point. Only downside is Internet service is a little iffy.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location in town, friendly staff room clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff at reception, room was spacious, clean and tidy. Breakfast had a wide choice of ‘food’ to eat and the staff there were extremely friendly too. This is definitely my ‘go~to place to stay in Reading due to the proximity of the transport. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff on check in were excellent. Limited TV channels. out of date charging lead in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable beds, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025