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.

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
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast fine. Location excellent Friendly staff.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location was grate and the staff are super friendly, rooms are well worth the money and are super clean and smell nice, grate location for shopping and restaurants
  • Sangwani
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The facilities were good, lovely staff. Room big and spacious. Enjoyed the breakfast with loads of amazing selection for everyone. (One of the best breakfast in a UK hotel, it was not just the usual bacon, sausage and beans type)
  • Svet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, nice bar, friendly and professor pl nal staff and good breakfast.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the staff were all very friendly. the hotel was quiet at night, and the room was ok. the location of the hotel was excellent, being a short walk from the train station. the breakfast was a buffet service which was good. i was also very...
  • Mohammed
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Fast check in fast check out , good location, good price
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect for city centre. Minutes walk from train station.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good location Staff very friendly and helpful
  • Katrina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room Was really lovely had everything about it; not hotels fault but our room was on the side of the busy main strip so very loud until early hours of morning so lack of sleep. Pillows too soft - bed was comfortable. Appreciated flexibility of...
  • Mok
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    - very close to train station - room is clean and big

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Good morning . How much can i use the pool and spa if i ll book tonight a room ? Thank you

    Dear guest, Our leisure facilities are included during your stay with us. The opening hours are daily from 6 AM till 10 PM. Thank you.
    Answered on 15 February 2020
  • Hello thinking of booking is the pool open for guests?

    Hello, Yes pool is open and you will need to book a 45 minutes slot. Thank you
    Answered on 4 September 2020
  • Are small dogs allowed in this room too? I can see the hotel is pet friendly but I can't see how to add my pet.

    Good evening, Please note that the only charge for pet is £10 that will cover the full stay for the pet. Best Regards, Lorena
    Answered on 24 April 2021
  • Is there a bath in this room ????

    Dear Guest, Yes, we do provide bath in most of our rooms. Kind Regards Novotel Reading Team
    Answered on 21 September 2023
  • I am enquiring is there anything you can do to make a stay for 1 night memorible for a 13 birthday it would be 1 adult an child

    Good morning, Thank you for contacting us. We are happy to pre-assignee a room in a high floor with good looking view and also place some sparkles,..
    Answered on 3 January 2020
  • Hi is there car park and how much it is? Need for 1 night from 10-11th june

    I am afraid our car park is closed at the moment but there is a car park 5 minutes away from the hotel. The adress for this is: Broad street mall car..
    Answered on 11 May 2022
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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
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs £19 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
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 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.

  • Room options at Novotel Reading Centre include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple

  • 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.

  • 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