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Novotel Reading Centre
4 stars

Novotel Reading Centre

25b Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP, United Kingdom
Reading, United Kingdom
See location+44 118 952 2600
From
196 ﷼
Cheapest

rate per night

7.8
Good
based on 2503 reviews
2,503 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
196 ﷼
Double room
355 ﷼
Superior room
376 ﷼

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About Novotel Reading Centre

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

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.

Latest deals for Novotel Reading Centre

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Standard room
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Executive room
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Superior room
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Queen room
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Novotel Reading Centre

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Basics

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

Dining

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

General

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

Services and conveniences

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

Bathroom

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

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow

Pool and spa

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

Media and entertainment

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

Laundry

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

Bedroom

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

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Health and safety

  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Novotel Reading Centre

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

7.8
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6.8 Okay
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
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8.0 Very good
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.
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6.2 Okay
Pros:Basic but good facilities
Cons:Very impersonal service
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10.0 Wonderful
Cons:More electrical outlets for charging stuff would be nice

Location

25b Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP

What's nearby

  • John Lewis138 m
  • Museum and Town Hall182 m
  • Broad Street Mall248 m
  • Oracle337 m
  • The Forbury Gardens387 m
  • Hexagon0.4 km
  • Museum of English Rural Life1.2 km
  • Progress Theatre1.5 km
  • Thames Valley Park2.2 km
  • Prospect Park2.5 km
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters3.3 km
  • Madejski Stadium3.9 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Novotel Reading Centre

Low season

September

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

831 ﷼
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Top tips for your stay at Novotel Reading Centre

  • How long should you stay at Novotel Reading Centre? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 7 days.

FAQs when booking at Novotel Reading Centre

  • Where is Novotel Reading Centre located?

    Novotel Reading Centre is located at 25b Friar Street, 0.5 km from the center of Reading. John Lewis 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 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM 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 35.8 km from London Heathrow. Novotel Reading Centre is 48.5 km from Oxford Kidlington.

  • Does Novotel Reading Centre have a pool?

    Yes, Novotel Reading Centre has a pool onsite.

  • 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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Good to know

Value for money

7.8

Distance to city center

0.5 km

Nearest Airport

London Heathrow

Distance to airport

35.8 km