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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Indoor pool
Garden

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The 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

Upscale eco-certified 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 front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • 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
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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

  • 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

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 eco-certified 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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Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Wai Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice and helpful. Thank you so much ☺️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Novotel staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was overall clean but the carpet looked like it had been in the wars! The bar was fun if the music was a little loud. The pool was a really welcome facility. Friar Street can have some characters around, but it's very convenient for the station and the shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

piyush

All the carpets were filthy and dirty. Property needs improvement
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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

8/10 Good

Echelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at this hotel numerous times. Location is very convenient to Reading train station. Many day trips easily accessible from here such as Oxford, Bath, Windsor
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jade Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very accommodating for us and nothing was too much trouble. The room was a little dated and would benefit from a rewire, however was extremely clean and spacious. A huge selection of food available at breakfast. The only negative was the windows would benefit from secondary glazing as the room faced the main high street, and I had to sleep with earbuds in due to the high level noises outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel and management were great in every respect; rooms quiet, beds comfortable and new, staff helpful and breakfast was great, pool and sauna and versatile fitness room were an added plus
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the middle of Reading
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Amazing!

Amazing hotel!! Its comfortable, staff are friendly, beautiful rooms, amazing steaming/sauna room and I loved the swimming pool. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was comfortable, apart from the parking issues. The hotel was fine and had good facilities with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and close to oracle shopping mall and station clean and comfortable decided to extend our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near to work location Clean and comfortable Good staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

Great hotel

I enjoyed my stay, location was brilliant, hotel was easy to get to, it was clean, the pool was a bonus. The staff were helpful, it was my second time at this hitel, i will be returning for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk from Reading train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean and perfectly situated for my needs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Irving

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good value for the money , very clean but carpets need replacing .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and clear ice from staff, few issues with facilities bath didn’t work so had to use shower instead but overall great hotel, location perfect for train station and getting into town a lot of homeless/beggars outside at all time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent,would go back as I like the spa near reading. But this hotel was quite a treat 😀
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better mattress and robes fridge broken
Stayed 1 night in May 2025