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ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property

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A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a patterned wall.
A reception desk with a digital display, a potted plant, and a modern interior design.
A modern hotel with a glass facade and a red-brick base.
The entrance to an ibis hotel with a reception desk, glass doors, and a sign above the entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a city view.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wall-mounted artwork, and a door.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

ibis Reading Centre

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ibis Reading Centre offers 182 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at ibis Reading Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from John Lewis Reading. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from River Thames and 9 minutes from Nirvana Spa
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ibis Reading Centre also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Ibis Reading Centre has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 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 cot
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 organised 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 cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
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 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: GBP 10 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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, 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)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Photos appearing in the property description reflect the brand standard and are 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

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
extremely friendly helpful staff member at check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffing, nice location, seems to be a bit aged
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oana

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

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

Denise

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

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was Good overall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

sherree

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
General area was run down outside the hotel and the hotel was a little run down as well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

Ivar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We are very happy with the stay. Perfect location close to the railway. Not super luxury, but nice and clean rooms. Good bed and very quiet. Very friendly front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good mbreakfast clean room, very central
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025