Novotel Reading Centre

4 stars
25b Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP, United Kingdom
Reading, United Kingdom
+44 118 952 2600
7.9
Good
based on 2790 reviews
2,790 reviews
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Sat 31/1
1 room, 2 guests
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Double room
£59
Standard Room
£61
Queen room
£71
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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 2,790 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Novotel Reading Centre

Fri 30/1
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Queen room
1 queen bed
£71
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£74
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1 queen bed
£79
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Superior room
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£104
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£129
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Standard Room
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£61
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£65
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£66
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Double room
1 twin bed
£59
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£86
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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

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
  • Toilet with grab rails

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

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • EV charging station

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Gym

Outdoor

  • Garden

Things to do

  • Casino

Reviews of Novotel Reading Centre

7.9
Good
2790 verified ratings
Wonderful
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Very good
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Good
456
Okay
189
Fair
146
Mediocre
73
Poor
135

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the excellent location and friendly staff, highlighting the spacious and clean rooms. However, many expressed dissatisfaction with the service and cleanliness, noting issues such as unkempt rooms and poor communication from staff. The amenities were generally well-received, but some guests felt the hotel could improve in certain areas, particularly regarding breakfast options and room maintenance.
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Location10 out of 10
Room Size9 out of 10
Value for Price8.5 out of 10
Amenities8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness2 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

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

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February
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£125
£73
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 105% rise in price.
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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 February and May.
  • 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 Saturday. 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 £70, while the most expensive was £154.
  • 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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