Novotel Reading Centre

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Room service

Room options

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Tonight

Jul 8 - Jul 9

Tomorrow

Jul 9 - Jul 10

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Sofa bed - double

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathrobes

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Accessible

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP

What's nearby

Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
University of Reading - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Madejski Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

Reading Station - 3 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
‪Hope Tap - ‬2 min walk
‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Reading Centre

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Oracle

Located close to Royal Berkshire Hospital and University of Reading, Novotel Reading Centre provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, GourmetBar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.

Additional perks include:

An indoor pool
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
A water dispenser, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All 179 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
Eco-friendly toiletries, separate tubs/showers, and hair dryers
Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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$32 nightly

Aug 3 - Aug 4

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Onsite parking available only on request
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

GourmetBar

Things to do

Gym
Indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Business services

Business center
Conference space
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
Vegetable garden

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Assistive listening devices
Elevator (35 inch wide door)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

1 building
14 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

21-inch smart TV

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Minibar

Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Reading Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Reading Centre?

As of Jul 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Reading Centre on Aug 8, 2025 start from $79.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Novotel Reading Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Novotel Reading Centre?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Novotel Reading Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Reading Centre?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Novotel Reading Centre located?

Located in Reading City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oracle, Kennet & Avon Canal, and Thames River. Royal Berkshire Hospital and University of Reading are also within 2 mi (3 km). Reading Station and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.