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Reviews of pentahotel Reading 4 stars

Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7RH, United Kingdom

#16 of 32 hotels in Reading

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Review score

Based on 5142 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    I recommend
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Issue with room service: no phone in the room to order room service, not clear how to proceed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Ideal for short stays to be central
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Plus Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were not great, massive and clumpy so wasn’t great for the neck. Also for some reason a king room is just two single beds and two single duvets which is a bit strange.

    Good aesthetic and comfy beds

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit noisy

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stayed several times when in Reading, comfortable room, great centre location. Discounted car park. Works for me. Late check out is a bonus

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    7.0
    Convienient hotel, clean facilities. No information about parking being at a separate car park with only discounted rate
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As a solo traveller it was a little intimidating checking in at the bar area where other guests were congregating.

    Clean rooms and bathrooms

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Quirky Hotel, very welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of parking.

    Lovely hotel, great facilities. Nice to have a games area too, the reception is very inviting and nicely kitted out with quirky lighting and nice bar area.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Plus Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Price of drinks in the bar but that's pretty much the same everywhere these days sadfully.

    Room was large and bathroom well equipped.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    7.0
    Had the appearance of a young adults hotel but which had in fact a diverse and calm clientele, at least mid week.was in
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of power outlets - work desk had only one Poor lighting -/ no central light in room, spotlights beside bed which were difficult to direct and too weak for reading in bed. Dimly lit corridor. Poor atorage space - no drawers, no wardrobe, only a freestanding rail with three old coat hangers that were the worse for wear. The staff were pleasant and helpful but I don't like combined reception and bar areas which in my experience increase waiting times for service.

    Location Spacious room Comfortable large bed Goood workspace (but too few power sockets) Calm Good stairfree access Generous ambitious breakfast

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was a bit poor. Slower service and slow replenishment.

    All fine. Even the darts.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Good facility
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No parking at the hotel, so you have to walk about 5 minutes to get to multi-storey carpark. Not a big problem, except if you have large luggage.

    Comfortable room. Friendly staff. Good location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Good hotel in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Plus Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drinks were pricey

    Facilities & location Breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant, all the extra facilities were great and bed was very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Chromecast on tv didn't work. Traffic noise was very disruptive through the night.

    Breakfast, games, decor, bar,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    I would like to stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing that stands out in my mind that was bad about staying in the hotel.

    I felt that the staff were helping. The room was tidy, clean, and it felt like new. There were no sign of staleness and it was as if the room had not been previously used. The bed was comfortable. I noticed that there were a lot of activities for people to do within the hotel i.e video games consoles etc. There is also a 24 hour gym available in the hotel, unfortunately I didn't pack my gym kit but it's good to know it's there for future reference. Also the lighting wasn't too much. I would like to stay in this hotel again when I visit Reading next.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed the games . Bed was comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drainage system in the shower area was bad . It was flooding while showering . That’s was so bad for hygiene purposes it’s a no no

    Good location located in the city center

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant modern hotel in the centre of Reading
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was exactly as described so n/a

    Room was spotless. Staff were excellent, special mention to Adam at check-in… I had to take his name as he was particularly good. Wide selection of pub/arcade games in the bar (which is 24/7)

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Friendly staff. Always willing to help.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No phone in the rooms

    Local to town centre

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Overnight stay as seeing a show at The Hexagi.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Comfy room lovely breakfast with vast choice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Ideal for shopping or a night out, but if you are looking for a good nights sleep maybe not the best choice of hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • penta Plus Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was very noisy, with doors opening and closing until the early hours. It was not a relaxing nights sleep.

    With the town centre which is ideal for shopping. As the hotel had its own very large bar it was nice to sit and have drink before going out fir an evening meal.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Short stay city break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Going home!

    The room was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Great all round
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting in corridor very dark

    Great team members, top location and 24/7 bar

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Amazing funny great on price and quality of food is TT
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were rather difficult not all staff majority of then were a great help. only a select few staff were extremely rude and snappy, it seems to be she has some kind of issue as other guests agreed with me as i ate my food

    the classic bar games, spacious atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi code was given out at check in so because I didn't want to go back downstairs to ask, I had no WiFi. The shower gel on the wall in the shower was empty. I stayed two nights but I had no maid service between the nights, therefore the milk for the tea and coffee In the room was not replaced meaning no tea or coffee on the second morning, towels still damp etc. It wasn't ideal.

    The bar is a nice space and tge bed was comfortable and large.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Quick and easy, great staff and clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • penta Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed for 3 nights, and the room wasn't cleaned , booked, and had the clean room sign on the door, but still had to go to reception for clean towels and toilet roll.

    Perfect location with great facilities and quirky design

    Stayed in May 2024

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