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pentahotel Reading

4.0 star property
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Serves lunch and dinner
Fitness facility
Serves lunch and dinner
Sports facility
A bakery counter with various baked goods and a chalkboard wall with inspirational quotes.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Oxford Road, Reading, England, RG1 7RH
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪48 min drive‬
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Room options

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Room (Penta Plus) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room (Penta Plus)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room (penta) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room (penta)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Penta Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Penta Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

pentahotel Reading

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Pentahotel Reading offers 206 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and a hairdryer. 38-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre and in-room fitness.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of pentahotel Reading's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Broad Street Mall. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy vegan cuisine while dining at Penta Lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Broad Street Mall and Hexagon
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Pentahotel Reading offers its guests a fitness centre and in-room fitness. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5920 square feet (550 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly pentahotel Reading.

This 4-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Penta Lounge – This bar specialises in vegan cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
On-site venue No. 2 – This family restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking for GBP 14 per day; reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 9.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Penta Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 5,920 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (116 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Elliptical machine
  • Free weights
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Rowing machine
  • Stationary bicycle
  • Treadmill
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests may request late check-out at 3 PM on Sundays. It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests are required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorisation upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 25.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 19.5 for adults and from GBP 9.75 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 14 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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pentahotel Reading Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly reception staff and made our stay memorable and even more special!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t have any breakfast but good sized room in quirky building. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it. Great social space and games. Massive comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a comfortable stay for one night on a Saturday. Quiet room, excellent breakfast and great staff. Loved the games, especially the Shufl board.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, breakfast was good, the games in the lobby are a fun addition.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big rooms, great showers, friendly staff, awesome breakfast. Really a perfect hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keeley

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception staff fabulous, breakfast choice great, facilities great too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, quiet room, comfy bed. Easy check in and check out. Couldn't ask for more
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly welcome, spacious room (pentaplus), great value, nice and clean, huge bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly welcome, room was good standard though water pressure in ensuite was low. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The blackout blinds could be better on the street-facing side of Oxford Road, which can be busy with 2am revellers. However, the room was clean, the shower was good, the bed was comfy, and the staff were helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here multiple times, always consistent- staff always very friendly and helpful , clean rooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luxana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy, plenty of space. Towels, toiletries are provided. The room also has a kettle, tea, coffee, and a smart TV which you can cast to. The staff are helpful and friendly. There is plenty of lounge space and activities on the ground floor. Lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, hot shower, pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great size room. Bar area was really good, plenty of free games eg. Pool,darts and pinball. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel is so relaxed and chilled. Free games like pool, table tennis, darts etc. Rooms comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly. It’s everything you need! Location is great too. Short distance to shops and restaurants. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soheil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was amazed by the room and the facility
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a great, quiet, and restful stay at the pentahotel Reading. Everything went smoothly throughout my visit, and the room was kept very clean with fresh towels provided every day. Overall, it was a comfortable and pleasant experience. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025