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Reviews of Novotel Reading Centre This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

25B Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP, United Kingdom

#19 of 31 hotels in Reading

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Review Score

Based on 2679 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    7.0
    Novotel is the better of the hotels in that area, I will continue to use.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night

    I checked in very late, so was given a roadside room on a lower floor - which was a bit noisy. Not the fault of the hotel, more the fact that my travel had been delayed.

    Everything as I would expect from Novotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom is very small

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    The toilet didn’t have a basin!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet didn’t have a basin !!

    Good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Great experience and service, but disappointed with the cold pool temperature
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to move to another room as the battery was low in the bedroom safe and therefore would not function. The fridge wasn't working, no smart tv, bathroom sink was not draining water properly. Light beside bed now working. Swimming pool had cold water. We booked this hotel because of the swimming pool for the family to enjoy but could not enjoy it due to water temperature. There was a man in the pool with a camera phone the entire time which made us feel uncomfortable. There were no hotel staff in the pool area. Sofa bed was uncomfortable.

    Facilities such as bar were great, very clean and presentable hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful, great customer service. We did not get disturbed by noise.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    poor cook, the food was not very nice

    very clean rooms, great pool for children

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities were great

    Staff were very helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud from the Main Street but was expected for a Saturday night. Room was a tad too warm as well

    Clean room. Nice big tv

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    We will definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The snacks in the foyer are ridiculously expensive £2.50 for a Kit Kat and £5.49 for Oreo bites is just stupid!

    It’s a few minutes walk to the train station and just up the road from a great Greek restaurant! Parking is great and reasonably priced. Alex in the bar was very friendly and welcoming , we enjoyed chatting with him and wish him well for the future.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Decent stay overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quite a lot of street noise late in the night.

    Good breakfast. Requested parking when I booked but no spaces when I arrived.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room - Mobility Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we arrived the sauna was out if use (part of the reason we booked here) and the Bluetooth speaker in our room didn't work and when we reported to reception just told nothing they could do. Also very over priced for drinks etc

    Loved the location and our room was very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Convenient for a meeting in London but easy transport out via M4
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pool is a lovely addition but a lady came in with 4 small children which made it almost unusable for a quiet morning swim. Could there be swim only times or an area laned off?

    Room comfortable, spotless and very peaceful. Location just around the corner from train station so easy to get into central London. Breakfast was good and the staff very pleasant and smiling. Parking was easy to use and book.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Great location and lots of Easter fun,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    parking isn’t great £19 each night but you have to book early as car park is very small and we don’t so we didn’t get a space

    Family friendly lovely staff members, swimming pool is open until 10pm which is also fun

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No Aircon so room was too hot

    Room was clean, bed was comfortable, location great, pool nice, breakfast was really good with lots of choice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    7.0
    Staff friendly and proactive special praise for ms Monika from Poland working at the bar and breakfast room
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Earlier the hotel used to provide biscuits with morning tea in executive rooms along with 2 bottles of water , surprisingly discounted now ???!!😳

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good stay for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioning didn't work (however a fan was provided instead), room was dated and carpet needed a good clean. No locks on the toilet or bathroom door, which can be a pain if travelling with children.

    Location is very good, pool is lovely and perfect for families, large tv with lots of channels, nice mini fridge and good WiFi.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good Hotel, not so good restaurant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant-over priced. From six people, only two people received edible food. Fish & Chips portion makes lough all table, I never seen smallest portion for £17.95(look like from kids meniu).Vegerarian meze was awful aswel, most of components from can/jar.And top on cherry: 10% service charge, then every single time you need to call waitress for drinks or to get next course,so don't think they suposed to charge you extra, also nobody informed us about service charge then seated.So if you don't want to be disappointed, better avoid Restaurant inside Hotel.

    Nice hotel with spa facilities. Rooms are really spacious, beds are really good size,everything you need in the room.Also very delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    9.0
    Overnight stay in reading
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The snacks and drinks were expensive but there was a good selection and a self service till which made it easy to purchase.

    Lovely large room with a separate toilet and shower/bathroom . Comfortable bed . We were on the 12th floor so it was nice and quiet . Great breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor building design meant a sleepless night listening to the rain hitting the metal balcony outside the window.also didn't like the toilet being separate to the shower/bathroom as had to move from one to the other to wash hands.

    The staff were so helpful and arranged an early check in and late check out for us. The hotel was really nice. Facilities were great. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was really good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was nice and the kids liked the swimming pool. The view was nice too, and the location was perfect of course.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed

    Pool, room layout, parking

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    7.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sink was blocked and the shower leaked but sorted when reported to reception. It was a bit strange having the toilet separate to the bathroom so no sink to wash hands didn't like the bathroom right next to bed and we had 4 of us so could have done with a bit more space in the room.

    Location was perfect. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    8.0
    More details needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was classed as superior. I didn't think there was anything special. It was a small double. Also, the car park was incredibly hard to find. It's because it has a different postcode as it is lo ates at the back of the hotel on a service road, I would say. Nobody mentioned this when I booked parking.

    The hotel was ideally located and clean and comfortable with great facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    8.0
    Short but sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is very hot, couldn't control the Aircondition and we have to request for electric fan.

    Very convenient, near to almost all the restaurants and shops. 5mins walk to train station. The staff are very helpful and friendly. This is our second time in the hotel. As always, Marissa and Toni are exeptional.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    I would stay at the Novotel again despite being more expensive than Ibis which is next door
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower/bathtub separate from lavatory - it shows the building is a bit dated (it is very well maintained).

    Location is perfect for travellers using public transport. Staff were very helpful and friendly. I have said at the ibis (Novotel staff should train many of their Ibis colleagues (especially one in particular who I found to be rude).

    Stayed in February 2024

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