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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, a quick walk to Oracle

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Spa
Novotel Reading Centre, in the heart of Reading, offers a tranquil garden, wellness amenities like a sauna and steam room, an indoor pool, gym, and the GourmetBar restaurant. Attentive staff and a business center ensure stays are comfortable and productive.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
25b 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
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Madejski Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬1 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

Novotel Reading Centre

Upscale hotel near Oracle
Located close to Royal Berkshire Hospital and University of Reading, Novotel Reading Centre provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, GourmetBar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • A water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 179 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, separate tubs/showers, and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • GourmetBar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,141 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Novotel Reading Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Novotel Reading Centre?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Novotel Reading Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Reading Centre?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Novotel Reading Centre located?

Located in Reading City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oracle, Kennet & Avon Canal, and Thames River. Royal Berkshire Hospital and University of Reading are also within 2 mi (3 km). Reading Station and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is absolutely perfect. Close to shops, restaurants, bars and the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and nice size room. Very happy and will return if in area again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds and pillows are amazing Great amenities and walking distance to an abundance of shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At weekends it can be noisy from the street outside, but overall a lovely hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money on this trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Well located. Good facilities. Friendly staff. Clean and modern. Good value!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel is good, rooms are comfortable and clean. The area is great and close to the train station. Staff is ok, checking in was not easy and the person was not very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, spacious, good breakfast. Some noise last night as we were facing the main street around clubs and pubs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, polite staff hood facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debra L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice place to stay and short walk to train station
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service Close to public transport
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not sound proof rooms unfortunately, all you could hear is people outside until 4am partying.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for transport & town

Good service throughout - able to check k in early which was a huge bonus Excellent buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel just close to the city center. For me it was very well placed, as close to the railway (access from Heathrow) and close to Restaurant and client place- Clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very friendly staff. Security on the door at night so felt very safe when returning after a some drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Value

Incredible reception staff and excellent location with pool, steam room and sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Dated rooms but clean and nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and staff amazing breakfast just had a few issues with the keys not working l
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff, perfect for town and train station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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