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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 star property

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A breakfast buffet with various food items, a sign reading 'Enjoy Your Breakfast,' and a brick wall in the background.
A bar area with a counter, various bottles, and hanging light fixtures.
A modern reception area with a curved counter, two receptionists, and a seating area with two guests.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a dining table with food, a sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A Novotel hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent signage.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, John Lewis Reading
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

A large bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a light switch on each table.

Standard Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a small table.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Novotel Reading Centre

This hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Reading Centre offers 179 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Novotel Reading Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from River Thames. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at GourmetBar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Oracle and 8 minutes on foot from Kennet & Avon Canal
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Novotel Reading Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, 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 1141 square feet (106 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Novotel Reading Centre also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Reading hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 7 AM to 11 AM.
GourmetBar – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. 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

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (88 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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! Up to 3 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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 on-site 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact 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

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

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sulesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay with good facilities and great spread of breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location not far from the train station, not far from the high street; room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location albeit a bit noisy on a Friday night!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good Great location for my office Room all as expected Food good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok, business trip - Theale office reachable fast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely swimming pool, sauna , steam room. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location- only down side was the frequency of the lift- a little slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy walk from train station. Good gym and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice pool and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lia

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the pool and the sauna me and my girlfriend had an amazing time there
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER BETH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Feont desk staff were always so helpful and patient. Restaurant team were always on the ball.and super friendly. Housekeeping was always timely and well done.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious great beds and shower staff friendly great breakfast location is very close to station easy to access amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is our go to hotel when travelling to Reading. Hotel is clean, staff friendly, excellent breakfast, pool, sauna. Its location is a short walk to the town centre and the Oracle shopping area and canal side restaurants. The train station is also a short walk to take you into London, Windsor, Oxford or any other places to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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