• River view
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access

On the banks of the River Thames, the Crowne Plaza Reading is a 5-minute drive from the center of Reading. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, and paid car parking. Guests can relax in the health club and spa. The stylish rooms each have an LCD satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini bar. An iron and hairdryer are also provided, while private bathrooms feature cozy bathrobes. This Crowne Plaza’s health club has a 17-yard infinity pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath and a modern gym. Reading Rail Station is a 10-minute walk away, providing 25-minute links to central London. Heathrow Airport can be reached in 25 minutes’ drive via the M4 motorway. Riverside Restaurant offers food made using local ingredients, served in the sleek restaurant or on the riverside terrace. The elegant bar has a light menu, and 24-hour room service is also available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were exceptional. Helpful beyond what was necessary, professional, friendly and polite. We turned up for breakfast late but Maria and her colleagues made sure we didn't go without and went way beyond what was necessary. This was very...
  • Moss
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The location is good being on the rive and nearby the railway station having direct access to London Paddington.
  • Nicola
    Canada Canada
    Helpful friendly staff. Clean rooms and bathrooms.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Riverside
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Crowne Plaza Reading
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £15 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Steam room
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian

House rules

Crowne Plaza Reading takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 1:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Crowne Plaza Reading accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note due to Covid-19 you will need to pre-book a time to use the swimming pool. This must be booked within 72 hours of your stay. At this time, the sauna and steam are unavailable

The hotel will do their best to meet your bed configuration and smoking requirements. However, please note that these are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that Standard Rooms have a maximum capacity of 2 people and cannot accommodate additional beds.

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

FAQs about Crowne Plaza Reading

  • Room options at Crowne Plaza Reading include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Crowne Plaza Reading on this page.

  • Crowne Plaza Reading offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Waxing services
    • Beauty services
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Personal trainer
    • Body scrub
    • Facial treatments
    • Fitness classes
    • Swimming pool
    • Body treatments
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Steam room

  • Crowne Plaza Reading is 0.7 miles from the center of Reading. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Crowne Plaza Reading can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Crowne Plaza Reading has 1 restaurant:

    • Riverside

  • Check-in at Crowne Plaza Reading is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Crowne Plaza Reading may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.