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Reading hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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Dates

April 2025

May 2025

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Located in the heart of Reading City Centre, Novotel Reading Centre offers a serene oasis with a garden and on-site sauna. Unwind at the steam room or enjoy international cuisine at GourmetBar restaurant. With an indoor pool, gym, business center and helpful staff praised by guests.

Very good

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Electric vehicle charging point
24/7 front desk
Bar

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Sauna
Steam room
24-hour room service
Business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Separate bathtub and shower
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

May 11 - May 12

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bathtub and shower

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Sofa bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bathtub and shower

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bathtub and shower

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 17 - Apr 18

About the area

25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP

What's nearby

Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Royal Berkshire Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
University of Reading - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 49 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 61 min drive
Reading Station - 3 min walk
Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 3 min walk
Reading West Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
‪Hope Tap - ‬2 min walk
‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Reading Centre

Novotel Reading Centre offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Thames River. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at GourmetBar, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

- 179 rooms
- Arranged over 14 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-out available
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 3 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Onsite parking available only on request
- Onsite parking limited
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Golfing nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space (1141 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

21-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

Heating
Minibar
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Separate bathtub and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

GourmetBar - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 per person

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night

Parking

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Reading Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Reading Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Reading Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Novotel Reading Centre?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Novotel Reading Centre and nearby?

Novotel Reading Centre has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes, GourmetBar offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Novotel Reading Centre like?

Novotel Reading Centre is in Reading City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Reading Station and 10 minutes' walk from Thames River.

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