Novotel Reading Centre

Property class: 4
Hotel with indoor pool, near Oracle

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When you stay at Novotel Reading Centre, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Oracle and Kennet & Avon Canal. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at GourmetBar, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $77
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Why we love this property

Culinary delights galore
Experience international cuisine at the restaurant or relax at the bar. This hotel serves buffet breakfast with vegan and vegetarian dining options.
Midnight treats await
Blackout drapes create a perfect sleep haven. The minibar offers refreshing options, while 24-hour room service fulfills late-night cravings.

Room options

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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

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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
(81 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 0.2 km
  • John Lewis Reading - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Broad Street Mall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 49 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 61 min drive
  • Reading Station - 3 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Novotel Reading Centre

  • When you stay at Novotel Reading Centre, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Oracle and Kennet & Avon Canal. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at GourmetBar, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 179 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 3 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1141 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

GourmetBar - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Reading Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Reading Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge 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.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Reading Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Novotel Reading Centre?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Novotel Reading Centre and nearby?

Novotel Reading Centre has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes, GourmetBar offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Novotel Reading Centre like?

Novotel Reading Centre is in Reading City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Reading Station and 10 minutes' walk from River Thames.

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Reviews

Novotel Reading Centre Reviews

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8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were abundant and of excellent quality with a great range of choices. (41 reviews)
  • The pool was a fantastic size with a few sun loungers, excellent for a relaxing experience. (33 reviews)
  • The restaurant served fantastic food with a great selection, including freshly made pancakes, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. (11 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for city centre
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel - stayed with friends for a weekend away for a festival nearby and all was great. Rooms a bit tired but very clean and beds comfy with good showers. Breakfast was excellent - not too busy and lots of choice and good quality. Will definitely be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spacious and clean the hotel Is in a perfect location and was ideal for travel With work
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8/10 Very good

Nice clean hotel, staff very friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay with good facilities and great spread of breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff couldn’t do enough to look after us . Love that you can have a decanter of filtered water for free . Nice room with beautiful bathroom with a bath and a shower with a separate toilet ! Great toiletries too . So convenient to be right in the centre of the town . And lovely to have disabled parking too . With one of the lifts being a bit bigger it made life easy with our son’s wheelchair. We will definitely be back .
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10/10 Exceptional

All good Great location for my office Room all as expected Food good
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable and helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an excellent stay, would highly recommend. Superb breakfast, delicious food, great range including freshly made pancakes (the kids loved the machine!). The pool was fantastic. Room very quiet and comfortable. Could have done with more tea and milk. Was great having a fridge with plenty of room for our own drinks. Sofa bed allocated to the 2 children was a little small and bouncy (if one moved the other felt it, plus metal frame was exposed) but ok for a couple of nights. Not many plugs or charging points. Would definitely stay again, great location, near the station and all the shops and restaurants. Parked in broad st mall 10 min walk away at a discounted rate.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here because we have found Novotel perfect for our needs before, as a stop over on the way to Heathrow. Nice clean room with good shower. Quiet. 5 minute walk to RailAir bus stop. Will use again.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely swimming pool, sauna , steam room. Lovely breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, nice pool and facilities
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8/10 Very good

Easy walk from train station. Good gym and pool.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly nice breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed the pool and the sauna me and my girlfriend had an amazing time there
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spacious great beds and shower staff friendly great breakfast location is very close to station easy to access amenities
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10/10 Exceptional

The beds and pillows are amazing Great amenities and walking distance to an abundance of shops and restaurants
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is absolutely perfect. Close to shops, restaurants, bars and the train station.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Pool and health facilites were good.
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10/10 Exceptional

At weekends it can be noisy from the street outside, but overall a lovely hotel in a great location
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is clean and spacious. Excellent location at the centre of Reading, close to the main street and railway station. All of these are just 5-min walk
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10/10 Exceptional

Reception staff were so court and helpful Loved our executive room with the extra amenities. Comfortable bed too so got a great nights sleep