With a leisure centre and stylish restaurant, Novotel Reading Centre is just 2 minutes’ walk from Reading Railway Station. The modern hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a cosy lounge bar. The spacious rooms each have a work desk and internet access. All rooms feature a minibar, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and an LCD TV. The Novotel Leisure Club features a fully equipped fitness centre with flat-screen TVs. Guests can relax in the sauna, steam room or the heated indoor swimming pool. Elements Restaurant serves an international menu, whilst the bar offers fresh coffees, fine wines and snacks. Hearty breakfasts are served daily, and 24-hour room service is available. The Novotel Reading Centre is just 3 miles from the Madejski Stadium and the M4 motorway. London Paddington Railway Station is a 30-minute train ride from Reading Station. Up to 2 children under 16 years receive free breakfast and stay free when sharing a family room with adults. This offer includes late check-out upon request, until 17:00 hours and a children’s menu. The mid-week breakfast is served from 06:30 to 10:00. Weekend breakfast is from 07:00 to 11:00.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was located in the town centre near train station easy to catch a bus never had to go far to the shops restaurants and pubs and cinema
  • Gavin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is very central to Reading city centre. The room is very spacious and clean. Raquel and Hugo at front desk are very professional and friendly fast service. They deserve the recognition. Will definitely come back to Novotel Reading.
  • Nicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was clean and comfortable and warm. Location was perfect so close to the railway station and the centre of town. Breakfast was varied and tasty.
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location with parking and liked the room but pity there was no bottled water provided.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Booked for a worker last minute (as the trains were cancelled due to the storm). He was very happy with the accommodation.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, well kept and maintained and perfect for my needs
  • Waudah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, lounge, reception area, the breakfast. and the helpful/polite staff
  • Jolita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything starting with staff and all facilities and finishing with bar and breakfast . We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ability to go to the gym and swim once at the hotel, the weather was terrible outside.
  • R
    Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bar was great, bed and pillows were actually comfortable

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Gourmet
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour

Facilities of Novotel Reading Centre
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • City view
  • View

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs £20 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Laptop safe
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Indoor swimming pool

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Filipino

House rules
Novotel Reading Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaDiners ClubCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Novotel Reading Centre in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Novotel Reading Centre

  • The prices at Novotel Reading Centre may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Novotel Reading Centre has 1 restaurant:

    • Gourmet

  • Novotel Reading Centre is 500 yards from the centre of Reading. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Novotel Reading Centre is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Novotel Reading Centre can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • Room options at Novotel Reading Centre include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple

  • Novotel Reading Centre offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Steam room
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Swimming Pool