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ibis Reading Centre

ibis Reading Centre

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

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

ibis Reading Centre

Welcome to ibis Reading Centre, a charming 3-star hotel located in the heart of Reading, United Kingdom. With a convenient distance of only 0.1mi to the city center, you'll find yourself right in the midst of the vibrant city life.

The hotel offers a delightful breakfast to start your day off right. With 3596 reviews, you can expect top-notch service and comfort during your stay. Prices start from just $54, ensuring great value for a memorable experience.

The ibis Reading Centre is proud to provide an array of amenities to cater to your needs. Enjoy the convenience of free Wifi, 24-hour front desk services, and soundproof rooms for a peaceful night's sleep. Whether you're traveling with your furry friend (pet-friendly with extra charges) or with your family (kids' meals available), this hotel is equipped to accommodate and ensure a pleasant stay. Unwind at the bar or indulge in a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant.

With its prime city location, excellent customer reviews, and ample amenities, ibis Reading Centre makes for the perfect choice for travelers seeking a memorable experience in Reading. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the delightful charm of this captivating city.

After a day of exploring the vibrant city of Reading, satisfy your taste buds at the on-site restaurant, which offers a mix of family-friendly and modern ambiances. Indulge in a delectable European cuisine that is sure to leave you craving for more. With a variety of dishes to choose from, there's something for everyone, making it the perfect dining option for families and individuals alike. Enjoy a memorable dining experience without having to leave the comfort of the hotel.

When it comes to payment options, please note that cash is not accepted at the ibis Reading Centre. However, they do accept various payment methods to ensure a convenient stay for their guests. Whether you prefer to pay with a Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, or Maestro, you can rest assured that your payment will be processed smoothly, allowing you to focus on enjoying your trip without any hassle.

The ibis Reading Centre offers a range of room types to suit your needs. Whether you're traveling with a friend or loved one, their Twin Room is perfect for accommodating two adults along with one child. The room is thoughtfully designed with two twin beds and measures 161 square feet, providing plenty of space to relax and unwind after a busy day. If you prefer a double bed, the hotel also offers a Double Sweet Room by Ibis as well as a Standard Double Room. Both rooms have the same dimensions and amenities as the Twin Room, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for couples and small families.

With its convenient location, delightful dining options, and comfortable room choices, ibis Reading Centre is your ideal home away from home in Reading. Book your stay now and experience the charm of this captivating city firsthand.

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport

22.3mi

Luton Airport

38.8mi

London Gatwick Airport

40.2mi

London City Airport

44.4mi

London Stansted Airport

59.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

Double Sweet Room by Ibis in ibis Reading Centre

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Sweet Ibis

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Welcome to the Double Sweet Room at Ibis. This cozy room offers a stunning city view, a private bathroom, a comfortable double bed, and a flat-screen TV. With its soundproofing and upper floors accessibility, it's the perfect retreat for two adults and one child.

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Sweet Ibis, 1 Double

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible double room has soundproof walls, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Twin Room in ibis Reading Centre

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Standard Double Room in ibis Reading Centre

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Sweetroom Ibis

1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Accessible

1 Double Bed

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Room Run Of House

Room - 2 Twin, Accessible

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Room City View

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Guest reviews

7.9

3,596 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Featured reviews:

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Onetel

8.2

July 2023

The Ibis is ideally situated for Reading railway station, it's about a 5 minute walk away. It's also close to all major bus stops and only a short walk to the Oracle and town centre. There is a good selection of pubs and restaurants around. Our room was clean and comfortable with a good sized ensuite. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast buffet was all good quality and a reasonable price.

The only major problem was the buffet itself. The food was great, but that's where it ends. We had breakfast just after 9 a.m. It looked as though none of the tables had been cleared during at least the last hour and no tables were cleared whilst we were there, (about 45 minutes). Juice dispensers had been allowed to run out. There were hardly any sugar sachets available. The condition of the area around the working coffee machine was very poor. Although a member of staff refilled the milk container, no attempt was made to clean this area or replenish anything. For some of the time there was no one on duty in the buffet, with some guests walking in without being registered. The hotel itself was good and I'll book again but my last impression of The Ibis was a dirty breakfast room.

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Suna

10

July 2023

The location was excellent only a 5 min walk from Reading railway station and right in the centre of Reading so perfect. The staff were friendly, welcoming, helpful, professional. The hotel was calm, quiet and safe. The room was comfortable and clean with tea and coffee making facilities, a table and chair, tv and very comfortable bed. I had a great view from the top.

I was hoping for a pizza that is advertised as being available 24/7 but unfortunately they needed defrosting so none were available. I have had the pizzas before so knew they were tasty so that was a little disappointing but everything else was great.

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Nigel

8.2

July 2023

I only stayed for one night and that was effectively a short stopover en route to my planned destination. The location was key - close to Reading railway station for an early start the next day. It’s only 5 mins walk to the station. Although it was a Friday night I didn’t notice any noise from nearby pubs and restaurants. There were a few late night shops to grab odd things for the next day - pretty much next door and opposite.

Something that would have helped me personally would have been the addition of a small fridge in my room - nothing big just to store the odd drink and food(e.g sandwiches). The only other minor thing was the temperature of the shower varied a couple of degrees every now and then but no show stopper.

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Phil

9.1

May 2023

We stayed in a double sweetroom on the second floor and enjoyed the comfortable bed and controllable temperature. There is a reasonable amount of hanging space, and some storage areas. The shower/bathroom was small but well planned with a large enough shower and a good mirror. The only drawback with the shower room was the step up into it and down out of it, but this is explained because the shower rooms are prebuilt and are craned in as the hotel is built. The Flat screen tv was a good size, but will not accept input from a DVD player and I could not "cast" my phone to it. There are no instructions or guides on how to do anything with the TV. Add to this the small number of available channels, and it is understandable if people are streaming on their own phones! Having said this, the room was comfortable and the housekeeping exceptional. Location great. Staff helpful. Late checkout 12 noon - great. Try the Revolution de Cuba just across the road, noisy but good food and great Zombie cocktails!

TV lack of content

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Dale

8.2

September 2023

Great location (it’s right in the town center) comfy beds and pillows, good facilities, great value for money. If you’re looking for affordable and comfortable accommodation this is definitely worth it. They also changed our towels every day which was great as they didn’t get a chance to dry properly after every shower. This meant that we didn’t have to use wet towels.

The shower head was pointing towards the wall and was difficult to adjust so we had to hold it up to shower. This was probably just something loose on the fitting itself and isolated to our role only.

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Giuseppe

10

April 2023

The staff was able to make my family that doesn't speak english welcome , they were super helpful and made them really happy . The check-in and check out system really surprised me by how simple and quick it was , no queues or waiting times , just drop the keys in a box and go with your day Facilities were really good, and the location was great . Youre able to contact the staff via WhatsApp if you need anything . Overall im really happy ive choose this place . Also my bank account is still happy and running so i guessing the price is fair ;)

Maybe the card system could be a little bit clearer, like from which way it open/lock the door , but i guess it's not the staff's problem and more a technical one . The windows could open a little bit more, but as health and safety inspector myself, i see where you coming from by having a window opening at the 12 floor and drunk people during the weekend

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Jennifer

8.2

March 2023

The breakfast was amazing, we particularly wanted a hotel close to the railway station as we were using the trains a lot. The cancellation policy was attractive in case of last minute problems. The shower was excellent although we did have a problem with the hot water but this was rectified as quickly as was possible. All the members of staff were excellent at all times.

I found the room a little cold and had to top-up with the heater above the door frequently. Although the bed was comfortable the absence of a divan mattress was noticeable. Didn't realize that the bar menu consisted only of pizza a little variation would have been nice.

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Ivana

9.1

May 2023

Staff was fantastic- friendly, welcoming and helpful. We have actually had some technical issue with our room, but they immediately found us an alternative room which was great. The hotel is nice and very clean, the beds are very comfortable. As a bonus, our room was quiet, considering its location right in the centre of town, on Friday night there was no noise.

I though the price was a quite high for a budget hotel - there are no facilities for that price, also a decor - no carpets, small window, and the bathroom is a shower unit within the room itself. Nevertheless everything was very clean so I felt comfortable.

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Ellie

10

July 2023

24/7 pizza available in the reception. Ability to message reception staff on WhatsApp was a great addition to the hotel because I do not like phone calls. Staff were super friendly and always had smiles on their faces. Location is perfect. Cheap as chips. Just as great as I remember the hotel being last year. I will be back for reading pride.

The only slight criticism I have, if you can call it that, was that check out time was 12pm and the bed was too comfy to leave. Haha, but seriously there were no faults with my stay this time. Thank you very much.

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Charalampos

8.2

May 2023

The staff was kind, very fast check in and check out. There was WiFi, not the best that you can find but if you just want browsing and not requiring heavy load it's sufficient. The breakfast was quite good, again not the best but good variety and good working hours. The thing I liked the most was that the room was really quiet, as I needed to study and have a good night's sleep. Quite decent for short term business trip. And it's only 3 minutes from the station, with lots of restaurants around.

The room could have been a little cleaner, and there was no mini refrigerator in the room.

Points of Interest Around ibis Reading Centre

Attractions

Ascot

13.3mi

Dorney Court

13.5mi

Windsor

15.7mi

Highclere Castle

19mi

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

20.8mi

Magdalen College

23.6mi

All Souls College

23.7mi

Radcliffe Camera

23.8mi

Oxford Covered Market

23.8mi

Bodleian Library

23.8mi

Bridge of Sighs

23.8mi

Sheldonian Theatre

23.9mi

Trinity College

23.9mi

Balliol College

23.9mi

Bushy Park

26.8mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Amenities of ibis Reading Centre

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - ibis Reading Centre

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - ibis Reading Centre

Can I bring my pet to ibis Reading Centre?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at ibis Reading Centre hotel. However, please note that charges may apply.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at ibis Reading Centre?

ibis Reading Centre permits check-ins after 03:00 PM and expects check-outs to be completed by 12:00 PM.

What are the rates at ibis Reading Centre?

Accommodation at ibis Reading Centre starts as low as $54. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at ibis Reading Centre?

The hotel offers Twin Rooms, Double Sweet Rooms by Ibis, and Standard Double Rooms. All room types have a size of 161 sqft and accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The Twin Rooms have 2 twin beds, while the Double Sweet Rooms and Standard Double Rooms have 1 double bed each.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at ibis Reading Centre?

Guests at ibis Reading Centre can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. The hotel features a bar where guests can relax and unwind, providing them with a place to socialize and enjoy a variety of beverages.

In terms of dining options, the hotel does not list any specific restaurants on site. However, if guests are looking for a meal, they can explore the surrounding area to find various dining options that suit their preferences.

It is important to note that the provided data does not mention any other leisure amenities or specific restaurants at the hotel. Therefore, guests may need to further inquire at the hotel or explore the surrounding area to discover additional leisure activities or dining options.

Is there an in-house restaurant at ibis Reading Centre?

Yes, the ibis Reading Centre has a restaurant on site. The restaurant is family-friendly and has a modern ambiance. It serves European cuisine.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at ibis Reading Centre?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at ibis Reading Centre. Only credit cards such as Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, and Maestro are accepted.