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Novotel Reading Centre

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25B Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP, United Kingdom • Reading City Centre – Excellent location – show map
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Parking WiFi Indoor pool Pets allowed Swimming pool Fitness centre

About this property

With a leisure centre and stylish restaurant, Novotel Reading Centre is just 2 minutes’ walk from Reading Railway Station. The modern hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a cosy lounge bar.

The spacious rooms each have a work desk and internet access. All rooms feature a minibar, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and an LCD TV.

The Novotel Leisure Club features a fully equipped fitness centre with flat-screen TVs. Guests can relax in the sauna, steam room or the heated indoor swimming pool.

Elements Restaurant serves an international menu, whilst the bar offers fresh coffees, fine wines and snacks. Hearty breakfasts are served daily, and 24-hour room service is available.

The Novotel Reading Centre is just 3 miles from the Madejski Stadium and the M4 motorway. London Paddington Railway Station is a 30-minute train ride from Reading Station.

Up to 2 children under 16 years receive free breakfast and stay free when sharing a family room with adults. This offer includes late check-out upon request, until 17:00 hours and a children’s menu. The mid-week breakfast is served from 06:30 to 10:00. Weekend breakfast is from 07:00 to 11:00.

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Languages spoken

Tagalog Romanian Portuguese Polish Hindi Spanish English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Guests traveling with a minor may be subject to additional verification at check-in.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• Please inform Novotel Reading Centre in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

• Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

• Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Legal information

This property is managed by Novotel Reading Centre.

Located in Reading, United Kingdom.

FAQs about Novotel Reading Centre

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
Novotel Reading Centre is 0.4 km from the center of Reading.
Room options at Novotel Reading Centre include:
  • Standard Accessible Room
  • Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed
  • Standard Twin Room
  • Executive Room
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.4

Very good

2277 reviews

P

Patrick

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 days ago
9.0
+ Perfect location for a night out, bed was super comfy, lovely shower products, everything was very clean, and a good swimming pool. Perfect location for a night out, bed was super comfy, lovely shower products, everything was very clean, and a good ...
- Not a huge issue but you have to get water from the bar downstairs and take it back to your room. Also the toilet is separate from the bathroom tap, so a bit strange when needing to wash your hands. Aircon could be better, and it's noisy on the Friar Street side. Not a huge issue but you have to get water from the bar downstairs and take it back to your room. Also the toilet is ...

family with young children · Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed

A

Andri

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 days ago
9.0
+ location and confort location and confort
- none none

family with young children · Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed

Facilities of Novotel Reading Centre

Indoor swimming pool Non-smoking rooms Fitness centre Facilities for disabled guests Room service Tea/Coffee maker Bar

Wellness

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet

  • Internet services

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Health & Safety

  • Access to health care professionals
  • First aid kit available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for Novotel Reading Centre

8.4

Very good

2277 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 8.7
Facilities 8.1
Cleanliness 8.5
Comfort 8.5
Value for money 8.1
Location 9.0
Free Wifi 0.0

Score distribution

Superb
1041
Good
857
Okay
225
Poor
92
Very poor
62

Scores by traveler type

With friends 8.5
Couples 8.5
Business travelers 7.7
Solo travelers 8.3
Families 8.5

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Guest reviews

P

Patrick

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed 3 days ago family with young children
+ Perfect location for a night out, bed was super comfy, lovely shower products, everything was very clean, and a good swimming pool.
− Not a huge issue but you have to get water from the bar downstairs and take it back to your room. Also the toilet is separate from the bathroom tap, so a bit strange when needing to wash your hands. Aircon could be better, and it's noisy on the Friar Street side.
A

Andri

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed 3 days ago family with young children
+ location and confort
− none
V

Verna

🇮🇪 Ireland

9.0
Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed 5 days ago family with young children
+ Location, staff, convenience to Reading and Railway station. Great facilities, pool, sauna, steam room.
− We had food in the restaurant which was delicious, thank you but the restaurant, bar, lobby open plan is a little disconcerting. The restaurant and bar lack an atmosphere.
C

Cooper

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed Standard Room - 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed 6 days ago young couple
+ The rooms are spacious and beds are very comfy. Good breakfast and facilities.
− Cleanliness could be better; the sink water didn’t drain properly.
J

Jeff

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Standard Accessible Room Standard Accessible Room 1 week ago young couple
+ very clean ,staff were very welcoming, friendly. central for what we wanted to do .
− nothing every thing was great