Novotel Reading Centre
25B Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP, United Kingdom – Great location - show map – Railway access
Novotel Reading Centre
- City view
- Pets allowed
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
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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- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- LLindsay
United Kingdom“Great location. Room was fab! Facilities and staff were perfect.” 
Aidan United Kingdom“Nice break for the weekend with use of the swimming pool and spa. Everything was walking distance and pleasant surroundings. Breakfast was good too with a decent choice of foods.”
Winfred United Kingdom“I had informed Daniel that although I was there for business, my partner was going to join me to celebrate our anniversary. Daniel and hotel staff surprised us with some cake which was a fabulous gesture. They also accommodated my partner whilst...”
Moore United Kingdom“Everything was perfect Marissa who checked us in was very helpful and accommodating, we enjoyed the pool and steam room”
Naomi United Kingdom“Hotel was clean,staff were welcoming and friendly, breakfast was wonderful so much choice, can’t wait to stay again.”
Diana United Kingdom“Room was a good size and lovely bathroom with seperate toilet. Well planned out. The desk was a good height with plenty of sockets about the room. Plenty of floor space with nothing crammed in to made it seem smaller.”- Elizabeth United Kingdom“I travelled with my family and the room was a good size for the 3 of us. The breakfast was delicious, there were lots of options, the make your own pancakes were a particular favourite. We were travelling to watch the rugby at Twickenham, so this...”
Anthony United Kingdom“Breakfast fine. Location excellent Friendly staff.”
Michael 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“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)”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Gourmet
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
Facilities of Novotel Reading CentreGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- City view
- View
- Electric kettle
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
- 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
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Steam room
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Filipino
House rulesNovotel Reading Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printNeed-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
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Room options at Novotel Reading Centre include:
- Double
- Quadruple
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Novotel Reading Centre is 500 yards from the centre of Reading. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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
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Novotel Reading Centre has 1 restaurant:
- Gourmet
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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
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Check-in at Novotel Reading Centre is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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.
