Name: ibis Reading Centre | Well Equipped Hotel in Reading - ALL
Address: 25A Friar Street, READING, RG1 1DP, GB
Telephone: +441189533500
Rating: 4.2

ibis Reading Centre

Vibrant economy hotel, open to everyone

Welcome to ibis Reading Centre, an hotel with a modern and vibrant design and perfectly located in the town centre - an excellent choice for both business and leisure guest. ibis Reading Centre offers all the necessities with no fussy frills, from a hearty breakfast buffet to free Wi-Fi, a 24hr snack bar to super comfortable Sweet Beds in every room. Here you will enjoy all the mod cons at sensible rates. Reading's shopping centres, bars and restaurants are only a short stroll away from the hotel.

The hotel is based in the town centre of Reading where there are plenty of shops and restaurants to visit. Reading also hosts the annual Reading Festival. The hotel is also only a short drive away from the Madejski Stadium Leisure facilities Day Pass in Novotel Reading Centre available for £8 when staying with us. For more information contact reception.

Set on the Thames and Kennet rivers, Reading is home to one of the UK's biggest annual music festivals. From our prime location, Reading FC's Madejski Stadium is a 10-minute drive, and keen shoppers can reach The Oracle mall in just 10 minutes on foot.

The ibis Reading is ideal for shopping and business purposes thanks to the hotel's location in the Town Centre. On behalf of the ibis Reading Centre Team, I would like to welcome you to our hotel!

Magnus Andersen, Hotel Management

Hotel extras

Central location, with plenty of nearby transport links
Oracle shopping centre is located nearby
The on-site bar offers a variety of light meals & snacks
Pet-friendly hotel, with on-site facilities
Landmarks include the Madjeski Stadium and Reading Abbey

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Double SweetRoom by ibis

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)

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Room

Double room with 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)

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Room

Twin room with 2 beds

2 pers. max
0 m² / 0 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Twin bed(s)

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Room

Accessible Standard Room with twin beds

2 pers. max
20 m² / 215 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
Accessible room

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Room

Accessible Standard Room with double bed

2 pers. max
20 m² / 215 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Accessible room

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Room

Accessible Standard Room with twin beds

2 pers. max
20 m² / 215 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
Accessible room

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Room

Accessible Standard Room with double bed

2 pers. max
20 m² / 215 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Accessible room

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Hotel location

ibis Reading Centre

25A Friar Street
RG1 1DP READING
United Kingdom

GPS:51.456735, -0.972356

+44 118 953 3500

+44 118 953 3510

READING STATION

Railway station

Access: 200 m / 0.12 mi 5 min walk / 2 min drive

ASCOT RACECOURSE

Racetrack

Access: 24 km / 14.91 mi 35 min drive

WINDSOR

Other attractions

Access: 32 km / 19.89 mi 40 min drive

LEGOLAND

Entertainment/theatre district

Access: 35 km / 21.75 mi 40 min drive

OXFORD

Other attractions

Access: 41 km / 25.48 mi 45 min drive

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 12:00 PM

On site

Pets welcome
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Bar
100% Non Smoking Property

Near the property

Car park

BAR

Unwind with a coffee, sip a chilled sauvignon or bond over a beer or two. Our stylish on-site bar is the perfect place to kick back and relax or spend quality time with your travel companions.

Breakfast

Because great days start with a good breakfast. You can now enjoy our full hot English Breakfast & Continental Breakfast in our restaurant which is operating 7 days per week. Mon-Fri from 06:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Sat-Sun from 06:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Our guest reviews

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ALL Rating 4.2/5 1,018 reviews

Rui M. R. B. Couples - 5/10/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

It was short but a great experience, the hotel is very well located in town centre the room was spacious clean and comfortable and the members of the staff were all kind, I'd like to mention Hind for helping us checking into the hotel once we arrived a bit earlier and the lady in the evening who speaks fluent Portuguese I didn't get her name.

Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We are delighted to hear that you found our location convenient and your room to be both spacious and comfortable. It is wonderful to know that our staff, particularly Hind, made a positive impression during your check-in. We appreciate your recognition of our team’s efforts to ensure a pleasant experience. Best regards, Marta / Front Office

Kenneth R. Couples - 5/10/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Ideal location for a visit to Reading.

Dear Kenneth, Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent stay at ibis Reading Centre. We are pleased to hear that you found our location convenient and our staff to be fantastic. It is our goal to provide a welcoming atmosphere and accessible accommodations for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best regards, Marta / Front Office

Alistair D. Business - 5/8/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Room was clean but on arrival curtains were closed and room was pitch dark. Bathroom very basic, drain in shower gurgling every time someone in another room flushed toilet. Only bath towel provided no hand towel.

Dear Alistair, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated our excellent location and the cleanliness of your room. However, we regret to learn about the issues you encountered with the curtains, the bathroom amenities, and the shower drainage. Your comments are invaluable to us as we strive to enhance our guest experience. Kind regards, Amy / Front Office

Alina C. Business - 5/8/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

From start to finish, I really enjoyed my stay at Ibis Reading. The room was spacious and quiet, the location, ideal and the staff, excellent. Thank you.

Dear Alina, Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent stay at ibis Reading Centre. We are delighted to hear that you found our accommodations spacious and our location convenient. It is especially gratifying to know that our staff contributed positively to your experience. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best regards, Amy / Front Office

Hans C. Business - 5/7/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

my room was next to the elevator and the elevator made quirky noises.

Dear Hans, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. I sincerely apologize for the disturbances caused by the elevator noises during your visit. We appreciate your comments as they help us to identify areas for improvement. Your comfort is important to us, and we will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to enhance our guest experience. Best regards, Amy / Front Office