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Restaurant
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Steam room
Bar
Soundproof rooms
Welcome to Novotel Reading Centre, a stylish 4-star hotel located in the heart of Reading, United Kingdom. With a prime location just 0.1mi from the city center, you'll have easy access to all the attractions and amenities that Reading has to offer.
This modern hotel features 2568 reviews, ensuring a high quality stay for all guests. Prices start from just $82, making it an affordable option for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. Novotel Reading Centre offers a range of excellent amenities, including a delicious breakfast to start your day off right.
In addition to the breakfast, guests can enjoy free WiFi, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. The hotel is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along for the adventure (extra charges may apply). Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, Novotel Reading Centre is the perfect choice for a memorable stay in Reading.
Looking to relax and unwind during your stay? Look no further than Novotel Reading Centre's fantastic indoor swimming pool. Available all year round, this inviting pool provides the perfect opportunity to take a refreshing dip or simply float away your worries. Please note that the pool is restricted to adults only, creating a serene and tranquil ambiance for your enjoyment.
When it comes to dining options, Novotel Reading Centre has you covered with its on-site restaurant, Gourmet. Indulge in a mouthwatering culinary experience as you savor exquisite dishes prepared by the talented chefs. Whether you're craving international flavors or local delicacies, Gourmet offers a diverse menu that will leave you satisfied and eager for more. From breakfast to dinner, let your taste buds embark on a culinary journey like no other.
At Novotel Reading Centre, we understand the importance of convenience, which is why we offer a variety of payment options. Cash is accepted, ensuring a hassle-free experience for all guests. Additionally, we accept popular credit cards such as American Express, Diners Club, and Visa, providing flexibility and peace of mind when it comes to settling your bill. So sit back, relax, and let us take care of the details while you enjoy your stay to the fullest.
Whether you're seeking a moment of relaxation by the pool, a gourmet dining experience, or flexible payment options, Novotel Reading Centre has it all. Book your stay today and embark on an unforgettable journey of comfort, convenience, and exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you to our modern and stylish hotel in the heart of Reading, United Kingdom.
Closest airports
London Heathrow Airport
22.3miLuton Airport
38.8miLondon Gatwick Airport
40.2miLondon City Airport
44.4miLondon Stansted Airport
59.7miRestaurant
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Steam room
Bar
Soundproof rooms
Personal trainer
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Kids' meals
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Bathtub
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Superior, Queen
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
260 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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Superior
1 Twin Bed
Free wifi
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Superior, 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
235 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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Executive
1 Double Bed
1 Sofa Bed
325 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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Executive, Queen
1 Queen Size Bed
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Family, Queen, Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
260 sqft
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Standard room, ideal for family - 1 Queen bed & a sofa bed is 258 square feet and includes either a single bed 80-130 width or a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus a sofa bed.
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Standard, Queen, Accessible
1 Queen Size Bed
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Our Standard Room is designed with accessibility in mind and offers a comfortable stay for two adults in a spacious double room, complete with a queen-size bed. Smoke-free and equipped with all necessary amenities, it's the perfect choice for a relaxing getaway.
Standard, 1 Double, Accessible
Free wifi
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The unit has 1 bed.
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2 Twin Beds
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1 Queen Size Bed
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1 Queen Size Bed
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Peters
8.2
August 2023
The location was perfect: the hotel was smack in the middle of the city centre yet there was no noise at all from our bedroom. Just 2 minutes walk from the train station, high street and Oracle shopping centre. Room was standard size with separate bath and shower facilities in the bathroom so that was awesome. Breakfast was superb with varied hot and cold options. The kids loved the pancake maker and endless supply of Nutella.
Toilet was also separate but we recommend installing a sink in there so one can wash their hand after use. No complimentary lotion or shower caps supplied.
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Richard
8.2
August 2023
Hotel located in a great location. 5 minute walk to the centre of town, 5 minute walk to the train station, 10 minute walk to the river Thames. Rooms were spacious and bed was comfy. We had a room to the rear of the hotel so very quiet. Very large TV, coffee making and mini fridge. Was there for 4 nights so made the most of the pool, steam room and sauna. Can get quite busy so plan your times. Reception was open plan and inviting with friendly staff. The bar was well stocked if you fancied a before bed drink or night cap.
My only gripe was how to get to the hotel parking. The rear road to it had been closed by building work and looks that way for a few months to come. On asking site security they told me to go down friar street and turn down the at the lights, which we did not knowing it was restricted access for buses and taxis. Luck for us we went through in open hours of 11am to 4pm else a hefty fine would be in the post For the last night we parked the car at Broad Street Mall Car Park which although was a short walk to the hotel was £11 cheaper once you had your ticket stamped by the hotel
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Stacey
8.2
September 2023
Modern rooms, spacious enough for 3 people. Bathroom had good facilities and coffee making machines available in room. The sofa bed was big and comfortable and the pool and saunas were always empty! So nice for a private and relaxing stay.
As there were 3 of us in a room, I had requested my sofa bed to be made up in which they said it would be done by 5pm. It took me 3 phone calls to make to reception in order to get some pillows and blankets. I ended up receiving all my sheets and pillows at 11:30pm and had to make up the bed myself as housekeeping had left by this point. Staff need to communicate more, although Samuel was fantastic and fixed my issue almost immediately.
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Heg59
8.2
July 2023
The location is great if you travel by train as station is a two minute walk to the hotel. It’s also central for clubs and shopping.
Requests at reception are not acted upon. Our room only had 3 coat hangers for a room that could accommodate 4 people. Ask for additional coat hanger which was not actioned. Only having shower gel or shampoo to wash hands at sink as asked at reception for soap and was told that shower gel or shampoo was only supplied. Could have useful information in the room eg. Meal times, where and how to park if arriving by car, pool times, places of interest to visit, room service food menu, returning late after clubbing requirements. Said you could get room service but no phone in room 823 to order.
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Yen-chen
8.2
June 2023
The staffs were so warm and welcoming, which really made me feel at home. Due to my flight delay, I had to make last minute reservation and was very late when I checked in. I was exhausted physically and mentally. The spacious room and the delicious breakfast genuinely made for a wonderful and healing stay.
The sink in the shower didn't work very well. I just had to be patient and wait a bit longer for the water to drain. It wasn't the most convenient situation, but I was still able to get clean and ready for the day. Hopefully, the sink will be fixed soon, but at least during my stay, it was manageable.
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Laura
10
September 2023
Great location as we were working just across the road. The staff were efficient and helpful, the room was clean and the facilities were great! We had a room on the 13th floor with a nice view of the city. The coffee machine was a really nice touch too.
There is a little shop in the lobby which is really simple to use, however, the prices were quite high. I don't mind paying a little more for good quality products, however, I would have liked there to have been a cheaper option for bottled/canned water. £3-4 is extortionate.
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Helen
10
April 2023
We stayed here for two nights as a family of 4 , 2 children one aged 12 one aged 3 turning 4 during our stay , we stayed here as we were visiting Lego land , they accommodated for the children really well whether it was colouring books and crayons or board games in the bar area/social area, swimming pool was a great asset open while 10 so our late evening arrival we could still enjoy the facilities with the children . My favourite extra was on the morning or our daughter's birthday they went out there way to deliver 2 pieces of lovely cheese cake with candles in with fresh strawberries and grapes to her at breakfast!! She was over the moon and such a lovely touch to end our stay especially when we did not ask for this they just noticed she had a "I am 4 t-shirt on" brilliant customer service and staff
Nothing really a little bit of wait for lifts and it was on a busy main street but knew this before stay and we where given a back room where we heard no noise at all. Also parking spaces in the limited car park are very tight but still manageable
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Omar
8.2
December 2022
The location of the hotel in front of the bus stops, and it's centred just two minutes walking from either the train station or the city centre. The breakfast menu is decent and has most of what you need to start your day. I stayed in an executive room, which was really spacious, and had a Nespresso coffee machine. One thing to mention is that if you have an "all accur" account, you can get way better rates.
Elevators keep going out of service frequently. It can get really noisy on a Sunday night, especially if your room has a city view since the main street has a couple of places where reading students can enjoy their night lifes.
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Danielle
10
April 2023
Staff were exceptional, especially the waitress with short black hair in the evening. She was so warming and welcoming and bought my children all a book and activity pack, a nice little touch. Only down side to this place is the parking, we had to park far away which wasn’t ideal late in the evening with tired children but that’s my fault for not checking the location better. My kids enjoyed the breakfast as lots of choice.
The room was ok and had everything that was needed, however very dirty, especially the bathroom. Mouldy tiles,sealant around sink and bath all coming away and filthy and rusty all around the taps. I am a cleaner myself so maybe these things normally get overlooked but for me it was very noticeable 🙈 The bed was clean and that’s the main thing for me
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Alisha
8.2
July 2023
Loved the central location and the hotel was extremely clean and tidy, beautiful rooms which where comfortable.
Staff weren't very helpfull with parking at the start due to our vehicle not being able to use a multistory, with loads of calls back and forth we did however manage to get sorted, parking here was also very expensive! The toilet was also in a seperate room on its own which I didn't like as you then had to go to the seperate bath\sink to wash your hands which was also beside the bed,
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23.8miBodleian Library
23.8miBridge of Sighs
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23.9miTrinity College
23.9miBalliol College
23.9miBushy Park
26.8miAttractions
Ascot
13.3miDorney Court
13.5miWindsor
15.7miHighclere Castle
19miBombay Sapphire Distillery
20.7miMagdalen College
23.6miAll Souls College
23.7miRadcliffe Camera
23.8miOxford Covered Market
23.8miBodleian Library
23.8miBridge of Sighs
23.8miSheldonian Theatre
23.9miTrinity College
23.9miBalliol College
23.9miBushy Park
26.8miAirports
London Heathrow Airport
22.3miLuton Airport
38.8miLondon Gatwick Airport
40.2miLondon City Airport
44.4miLondon Stansted Airport
59.7miLocation
Age restrictions
Availability
Restaurant
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Steam room
Bar
Soundproof rooms
Personal trainer
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Kids' meals
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Bathtub
Accessibility
Bathroom emergency cord
Toilet with grab rails
Wheelchair accessible
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Suit press
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Fruit
Kids' meals
Minibar
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Room service
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Living Area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Mobile app for room service
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Sofa bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Fitness
Fitness center
Indoor swimming pool
Locker rooms
Personal trainer
Steam room
View
City view
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 12:00
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 18 per day.
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+1-833-728-2041Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
American Express,
Diners Club,
Visa,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
Does Novotel Reading Centre allow guests to stay with pets?
Yes, you are welcome to stay with your pet at Novotel Reading Centre. Please note that there may be charges associated with bringing your pet.
When are the check-in and check-out times for Novotel Reading Centre?
If you're staying at Novotel Reading Centre, the entry is set at 03:00 PM and exit is by 12:00 PM.
Can guests park for free at Novotel Reading Centre?
Yes, there is parking available at Novotel Reading Centre. The hotel offers private on-site parking for guests at a rate of £18 per day. Please note that parking reservation is required.
What are the rates at Novotel Reading Centre?
At Novotel Reading Centre, you can find rates starting from $82. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.
What are the room types available at Novotel Reading Centre?
The Novotel Reading Centre offers a variety of room types. The Standard Room is double occupancy with a queen size bed and does not allow smoking. The Executive Room is also double occupancy with a double bed and a sofa bed, and does not allow smoking. The Superior Room with Queen Bed and Convertible Sofa is a triple occupancy room with a sofa bed and a queen size bed, and does not allow smoking. Lastly, the Superior Twin Room is twin occupancy with two twin beds, and does not allow smoking.
How can guests spend their time at Novotel Reading Centre?
Guests at Novotel Reading Centre can enjoy a range of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, providing a year-round opportunity for guests to relax and swim. Additionally, there is a steam room available, allowing guests to unwind and detoxify their bodies. For those looking to stay active, the hotel offers a fitness center equipped with a personal trainer, ensuring that guests have access to guidance and assistance during their workouts.
When it comes to dining options, guests can visit the on-site restaurant named Gourmet. This provides convenience for guests who prefer to dine within the hotel premises.
Overall, Novotel Reading Centre provides various amenities for leisure and relaxation, including an indoor swimming pool, steam room, fitness center, and an on-site restaurant. These amenities offer guests a range of options to spend their time during their stay.
Does Novotel Reading Centre feature a pool area?
The Novotel Reading Centre hotel offers one pool. The pool is available all year round and is located indoors. There are age restrictions, as it is limited to adults only.
Is there an in-house restaurant at Novotel Reading Centre?
The Novotel Reading Centre hotel has an on-site restaurant called Gourmet.
Does Novotel Reading Centre accept credit cards and cash payments?
Yes, Novotel Reading Centre accepts both credit cards and cash payments.
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