Hotel Novotel Reading Centre
25B Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 1782 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Nice executive room, spacious. Decent breakfast and very helpful and customer focused front desk staff.
United KingdomWith the covid situation, it was clear the hotel was doing alot to keep everyone safe. Also wanted to give a shoutout to the night staff (mainly the lady receptionist with glasses who I didn't get her name) who was very helpful during our visit and extelremly professional even while dealing with some unruly guests.
United KingdomThe layout of the room was very inviting, and the views from the room was lovely especially as the day was sunny and bright.
United KingdomThe staff was very friendly, helpful and responsive ver fast, the room was very clean, and the breakfast was perfect
Saudi ArabiaLenora and the front desk staff were terrific, super helpful and charming
United States of AmericaI liked everything. Recreation center, staff and location! I will be back soon.
DenmarkThe customer service from the Novotel team was excellent and they were all very polite and kind. The room was massive and had everything we needed. Also comes with a pool and spa which is cool. So overall it’s great if your looking for a hotel for a day or even a week I would highly recommend this one.
United KingdomFriendly staff. Cleanliness. The pool. The location.
United KingdomNice welcoming staff and a clean big and luxurious room nothing else more I could ask for
United KingdomWe loved everything from the rooms to the staff to the breakfast to the pool and sauna and steam room and the location. Well placed in the heart of Reading just minutes away from shopping complex and river. Will surely be back when we go back to Reading. Thanks everyone.
Malta
Novotel Reading Centre
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Sebastian
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Oscar
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Delores
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Wdad
Saudi Arabia
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C
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Priscilla
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Paul
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Simon
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Paul
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Jean
Malta
Stay in the heart of Reading – Excellent location – show map
With a leisure center and stylish restaurant, Novotel Reading Center is just 2 minutes’ walk from Reading Railway Station. The modern hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a cozy lounge bar.
The spacious rooms each have a work desk and internet access. All rooms feature a mini-bar, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and an LCD TV.
The Novotel Leisure Club features a fully equipped fitness center with flat-screen TVs. Guests can relax in the sauna, steam room or the heated indoor swimming pool.
Elements Restaurant serves an international menu, while the bar offers fresh coffees, fine wines and snacks. Hearty breakfasts are served daily, and 24-hour room service is available.
The Novotel Reading Center 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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- Guests spoke highly of reception
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- Guests enjoyed the pool
- Guests liked the sauna
- Guests enjoyed the fitness center
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- Guests said the area is good for shopping
- Guests enjoyed the central location
- Guests said the public transit was good
See what guests loved the most:
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Sebastian
United Kingdom“Nice executive room, spacious. Decent breakfast and very helpful and customer focused front desk staff.”
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Oscar
United Kingdom
“With the covid situation, it was clear the hotel was doing alot to keep everyone safe. Also wanted to give a shoutout to the night staff (mainly the lady receptionist with glasses who I didn't get her name) who was very helpful during our visit and extelremly professional even while dealing with some unruly guests. ” Read more
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Delores
United Kingdom
“The layout of the room was very inviting, and the views from the room was lovely especially as the day was sunny and bright.”
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Wdad
Saudi Arabia“The staff was very friendly, helpful and responsive ver fast, the room was very clean, and the breakfast was perfect ”
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C
United States of America“Lenora and the front desk staff were terrific, super helpful and charming”
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Priscilla
Denmark“I liked everything. Recreation center, staff and location! I will be back soon. ”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“The customer service from the Novotel team was excellent and they were all very polite and kind. The room was massive and had everything we needed. Also comes with a pool and spa which is cool. So overall it’s great if your looking for a hotel for a day or even a week I would highly recommend this one.” Read more
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Simon
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Cleanliness. The pool. The location.”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“Nice welcoming staff and a clean big and luxurious room nothing else more I could ask for ”
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Jean
Malta“We loved everything from the rooms to the staff to the breakfast to the pool and sauna and steam room and the location. Well placed in the heart of Reading just minutes away from shopping complex and river. Will surely be back when we go back to Reading. Thanks everyone. ” Read more
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The Museum of Reading0.1 miles
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University of West London - Berkshire Institute for Health0.2 miles
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Reading Central Library0.3 miles
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Reading Crown Court0.3 miles
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Reading Borough Council0.3 miles
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Reading Magistrates Court0.3 miles
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Oracle Shopping Centre0.5 miles
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Reading College0.8 miles
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Cafe/Bar Coconut Bar & Kitchen0.2 miles
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Restaurant The Botanist0.2 miles
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Restaurant London Street Brasserie0.4 miles
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Restaurant Zizzi0.4 miles
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Cafe/Bar Starbucks0.1 miles
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LaplandUK11.9 miles
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River Kennet River0.1 miles
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River Thames River0.5 miles
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Lake Caversham Lakes by Sonning Eye3 miles
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Lake Lagoon Aqua park Reading3.6 miles
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Bracknell Ski Centre9.3 miles
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Train Reading Train Station0.1 miles
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Train Reading Trian Station0.2 miles
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London Heathrow Airport22.4 miles
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London Luton Airport38.8 miles
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Southampton Airport38.9 miles
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Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
Amenities of Novotel Reading Centre
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
Pets
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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £12 per day.
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Indoor play area
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Opening times
- All ages welcome
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Steam room
- Pool/Beach towels
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Filipino
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Electric car charging station
- Bicycle parking
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 16 and above are considered 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
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Novotel Reading Centre accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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 hotel has limited car parking available on a first come first serve basis, charged at GBP 18 per 24 hours (use RG1 1NR and pass the NCP, you will see signage to Novotel Car Park). If the Hotel car park is full there is NCP car parking available behind the hotel and guest receive a discounted rate of GBP 12 per night.
Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
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).
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.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
FAQs about Novotel Reading Centre
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Check-in at Novotel Reading Centre is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Guests staying at Novotel Reading Centre can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Novotel Reading Centre by:
- Bus 45min
- Car 45min
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Novotel Reading Centre has 1 restaurant:
- Gourmet
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Novotel Reading Centre is 1,500 feet from the center of Reading.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Novotel Reading Centre (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
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The prices at Novotel Reading Centre may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Novotel Reading Centre offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Steam room
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
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Room options at Novotel Reading Centre include:
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
