About this property

With a central location, 2 minutes' walk from Reading Railway Station and the pubs on Friar Street, ibis Reading Center (new ibis rooms) offers rooms with air cooling. The hotel is just 10 minutes from GreenPark Business Park, just off junction 11 of the M4 motorway. The Madejski Stadium, home of Reading Football Club is less than 3.1 mi away. The property features 182 rooms with attached bathroom and a bar serving snacks 24 hours a day. Free WiFi is available. ibis Reading Center (new ibis rooms) is close to all that Reading has to offer and with excellent transport links. Reading Railway Station is just a 30-minute train ride from London Paddington Station. London Heathrow Airport is only 30 minutes away, via the M4 motorway, and Gatwick is just a 70-minute train journey away from the hotel. Undercover public parking is available nearby, with discounted rates for guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand
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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

    • 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
1 twin bed
1 full bed
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • BREEAM
    BREEAM
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    Canada Canada
    The breakfast buffet was good quality and had a wide variety of choices.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was comfy, nice views on the 13th floor, close to the train station
  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable, clean room. Staff were friendly, and location was good, unless you arrive by car! - If you are driving yourself, car-parking is quite a distance away, or complicated to get to. But other than this, it was a good place to stay....
  • Richard
    Canada Canada
    Very central within walking distance to city centre ,three minute from train station. The
  • Nedyalko
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Very good city center location, close to public transport and most if the entertainment places.
  • Julian
    Honduras Honduras
    Excellent location. Professional staff, great sleep, perfect
  • David
    United States United States
    Location was excellent. The room was clean and comfortable.
  • Josh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The close proximity to the station, the food was good quality and the accommodation felt comfortable.
  • Isobel
    United States United States
    I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was nice and the room dark and quiet. Location was excellent. Would stay again!
  • Jonathan
    Canada Canada
    Convenient location after a long flight amd then rail link. The room was comfortable and clean except for some dental tape on the floor of the bathroom. It was jist what i needed. A nice bed, warm room, good price, nothing too fancy and with a...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

House rules

ibis Reading Centre takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Please be advised our hotel is currently undergoing external refurbishment, with an expected completion date of November 2022.

During refurbishment, work will commence from 08:30- 16:00 on weekdays.

As a result, there will be some construction noise and we ask for your kindly cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have any further question, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0189 533 500.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about ibis Reading Centre