Novotel Reading Centre

4 stars
25b Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP, United Kingdom
Reading, United Kingdom
7.9
Good
based on 2732 reviews
2,732 reviews
Tue 11/11
-
Wed 12/11
1 room, 2 guests
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£55
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
£55
Queen room
£69
Double room
£91
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Overview

Novotel Reading Centre is situated amongst Reading's well-known shops and boutiques, just a short stroll from Reading Railway Station. It is located a brief walk from The Oracle Reading and Reading Abbey.

Deluxe on-site facilities include a sauna, a Turkish steam bath and an indoor pool. Convenient services include an express check-in feature and a luggage storage area. The hotel offers room service all hours of the day and night.

The rooms at Hotel Novotel Centre Reading include a bathtub and a mini bar.

On-site dining options include Elements, which is an ideal place to enjoy a meal. In the evening, guests are able to enjoy a drink in the lounge bar. Guests can also try one of the various bars and restaurants in the local area.

Novotel Reading Centre is ideally situated for sightseeing with Reading Town Hall just a short stroll away. The Hexagon is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

7.9
Good rating
Based on 2,732 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Novotel Reading Centre

Tue 11/11
Wed 12/11
Executive room
1 queen bed
£195
nightly with fees
Double room
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£91
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£118
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Queen room
1 queen bed
£69
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£76
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£101
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Superior room
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£109
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£126
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£133
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Standard Room
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£55
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£68
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£73
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Amenities at Novotel Reading Centre

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Access to health care professionals
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Steam room
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • EV charging station

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Outdoor

  • Garden

Things to do

  • Casino

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Novotel Reading Centre

7.9
Good
2732 verified ratings
Wonderful
1217
Very good
540
Good
449
Okay
186
Fair
140
Mediocre
73
Poor
127

Summary of reviews

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Guests appreciated the hotel's great location, cleanliness, and friendly staff, although many expressed dissatisfaction with the service and amenities, such as the pool and air conditioning.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
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6.8
Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2019
Pros (+) Convenient location for work
Cons (-) Very noisy at night on weekends and the rooms are too warm. You have to keep the windows open or room is too hot. Breakfast is dry and tasteless and overpriced
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Feb 2019
Cons (-) Showers are only 2’x2’ which is quite small for my large American body. HVAC could be improved. Lots of noise some nights from the young people after the local clubs close.
6.2
Okay
Anonymous, Dec 2018
Pros (+) Basic but good facilities
Cons (-) Very impersonal service

Location

25b Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP

What's nearby

  • Museum and Town Hall200 yd
  • Station Hill212 yd
  • Reading City Centre371 yd
  • The Forbury Gardens424 yd
  • Hexagon0.3 mi
  • Abbey Ruins0.3 mi
  • Simonds Brewery0.4 mi
  • Museum of English Rural Life0.8 mi
  • Caversham Court0.8 mi
  • Bath Road Reservoir0.9 mi
  • Progress Theatre0.9 mi
  • Thames Valley Park1.4 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Novotel Reading Centre

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£86
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 48% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Novotel Reading Centre

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Novotel Reading Centre

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Novotel Reading Centre, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and June.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Novotel Reading Centre, plan to stay on a Friday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Novotel Reading Centre was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £71, while the most expensive was £71.
  • How long should you stay at Novotel Reading Centre? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Novotel Reading Centre

  • Where is Novotel Reading Centre located?

    Novotel Reading Centre is located at 25b Friar Street, 0.3 miles from the centre of Reading. Museum and Town Hall is the closest landmark to Novotel Reading Centre.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Novotel Reading Centre?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Novotel Reading Centre.

  • Does Novotel Reading Centre offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Novotel Reading Centre offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Novotel Reading Centre from the airport?

    Novotel Reading Centre is 22.2 miles from London Heathrow. Novotel Reading Centre is 30.1 miles from Oxford Kidlington.

  • Does Novotel Reading Centre have a pool?

    Yes, Novotel Reading Centre has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Novotel Reading Centre hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Novotel Reading Centre in Reading and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Novotel Reading Centre and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Novotel Reading Centre.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.9
0.3 mi
London Heathrow
22.2 mi

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