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ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Thames River

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Reception hall
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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Double SweetRoom by ibis

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hexagon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Hotel near Thames River
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at ibis Reading Centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A vegetable garden, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 182 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling 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
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 in guestrooms
  • 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

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
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)

Property is also known as

ibis Hotel Reading Centre
Ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre Hotel
ibis Reading Centre Reading
ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms)
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms) Hotel

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 10-minute walk of John Lewis Reading and Thames River. Oracle and St. Laurence Church are also within 5 minutes. Reading Station and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Choy Chow Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, it is good value for money because the hoel's location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Choy Chow Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Right in the city centre and 2 minutes walk to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, plenty of options for breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal place to base yourself out of for a reasonable price and if wanted to have easy access to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm room with comfortable bed and large shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Choy Chow Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rate is a lot lower than the other hotels. Overall it is value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satoru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and breakfast were good.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff team and cleanliness was very good. Location was excellent and it was easy to get to the train station. Breakfast was ok..the hot chocolate was delicious. Suggestions: muffins and non microwaved scrambled eggs (because they tasted hard), and the option to have fried eggs, seeded bread and grapes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Choy Chow Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's located in the city center of Reading. Close to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, clean basic room, nice lobby/lounge/bar area, great views (room was on the 14th floor).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfy bed and clean room - only downside is the area around the hotel being on the dodgy side, and the bathroom had a bit of a sewage smell. But such good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Viral

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very Basic amenities
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean smart
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Harvinder

Central to a lot of transportation and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Augustine

Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was one of the best I’ve had
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Amenities
We had a lovely three day holiday. The room was perfect,very clean.The only thing wrong was the television did’t work. We reported this on Friday night,and it was suppose to get fixed the next day but it never was repaired.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Feel good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not able to go to the bar. Parking was not that good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwong Khiam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located near the train station, making it very convenient for us to make day trips to other cities as Reading is a major train hub. We like the room configuration too. Although the room is small but it has everything we need. Of course we like the price, really good value for money.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Appreciate that I get what I pay for and £50 for a night is a bargain. I would have been a lot happier with working air con.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

vladislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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