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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

#20 of 33 hotels in Reading

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Review Score

Based on 2633 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: 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

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Property was clean tidy and bed was comfortable.

    Good central location, close to amenities and train station

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay, will book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower pressure. Very poor in room 1108.

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    9.0
    Great staff and stay in the end!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Steam room not working and booking. Com messed up my stay dates

    The gentleman on reception was such a brilliant guy and offered lots of help.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent staff in a very central location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cost

    The location is perfect if your meetings are in the centre of Reading. The staff were very helpful. It was a tad pricey

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    9.0
    Clean good staff . NOVOTEL
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Novotel it is what it is chain but good

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

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

    The sauna seemed to be broken and the steam room was out of service. The breakfast had great variety but the hot food wasn’t great - almost as if it had been left for a while. The bedroom was way too hot but we didn’t realise how to turn down the heating until we left!

    Staff on reception were very friendly and helpful and the hotel itself is lovely and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    8.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No microwave available.

    Good facilities

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    7.0
    It was ok… not the best 4 star
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dog in the restaurant and buffet area.

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    7.0
    nice stay, pity the car park was not available.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night

    no car park available , difficult road to access.

    central location , good facilities#.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay in Reading
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very convenient location. Nice spacious room and comfortable bed. Friendly staff and great breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bar and shop expensive

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    7.0
    Convenient good value central hotel.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Requested a room away from the lift so I wouldn’t be disturbed by the noise. I was end of corridor but right next to the service lift which was being used late and from 4am. Very noisy!

    Central, helpful staff - Marissa allowed a free early check in. Clean comfortable room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hair on the towel. Someone's bra under the bed. Dinner at the restaurant was very slow.

    Location. Efficiency

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    7.0
    I might come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The carpet in the room was very dirty and the lighting wasn’t very good, the breakfast was cold and I think the cold meats and fish didn’t look appealing as they were dried up from being sat a while.

    I liked the room it was spacious and the facilities were good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Steam room was closed

    The staff went above and beyond. Very personable and kind

    Stayed in January 2024

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