Name: Novotel Reading Centre | 4 Star Hotel | Near Train Station - ALL
Address: 25b Friar Street, READING, RG1 1DP, GB
Telephone: +441189522600
Rating: 4.1

Novotel Reading Centre

Hotel that makes every moment matter

Perfectly suited to family or business stays, Novotel Reading Centre sits in the heart of the town. Many of Readings best restaurants, bars, and shops are just a stone throw from the hotel. There is no shortage of things to do in the area, with easy access to Windsor and Oxford, and family attractions like Legoland nearby. From our central location you can enjoy proximity to local transport links including Reading train station, a two-minute walk away. Thames Valley Park is also just a shuttle bus away.

Guests can choose from Standard and Executive rooms, all boasting airy, contemporary designs and warmth. Our family rooms can accommodate two adults and two children comfortably. The Gourmet Bar and Restaurant serves tempting food and drinks from an internationally-inspired menu - the perfect place to unwind after a busy day. Hosting a meeting, conference, or event? Our ten versatile meeting rooms can accommodate up to 110 guests.

Welcome to Novotel Reading! Situated a short walk from the Station. Businesses and shopping malls on our doorstep; your town centre number one choice!

Magnus Andersen, Hotel Management

1. Please note that car parking spaces at the Hotel are limited and must be pre-booked in advance. To reserve a space, kindly call the hotel directly prior to your arrival. 2. Our Hotel is now cashless! Only payment by credit or debit cards will be accepted. 3. Restaurant weekend opening varies. Please contact the Hotel to confirm before booking

Hotel extras

Central location close to primary transport links
Reading train station is only a two minute walk away, London Heathrow Airport is 40 km away
Breakfast available daily: Full English assisted buffet service
Eight versatile meeting rooms for up to 110 guests .
Leisure facilities including gym, pool, sauna, steam room.

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Standard room, ideal for family - 1 Queen bed & a sofa bed

4 pers. max
24 m² / 258 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)

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Room

Standard room - 2 single beds

2 pers. max
24 m² / 258 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)

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Room

Executive Room with Queen Size bed

4 pers. max
25 m² / 269 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)

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Room

Standard Accessible Room

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Accessible room

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Room

Standard Accessible Room

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Accessible room

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Hotel location

Novotel Reading Centre

25b Friar Street
RG1 1DP READING
United Kingdom

GPS:51.456745, -0.972343

+44 118 952 2600

+44 118 952 2610

Reading Station

Railway station

Access: 800 m / 0.5 mi 3 min walk

Windsor

Other attractions

Access: 32 km / 19.89 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

Swimming pool
Car park
Pets welcome
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness center
Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property
Room service

GOURMET BAR

Absorb the lively atmosphere at Novotel. In stylish surroundings, choose from an array of beers, wines and cocktails served by our fun and friendly staff. Our buzzing bar offers the perfect place to enjoy an evening's entertainment or relax and unwind.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 10
Surface of the largest room: 106 m² / 1141 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 110
Maximum capacity for banquets: 90

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Our guest reviews

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ALL Rating 4.1/5 840 reviews

Wyn R. Business - 4/8/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Room clean and comfortable Lighting issue reported but not fixed - desk lamp. Breakfast good- but no alternatives listed. Lacks attention to detail. No serving spoons! No tongs for items which meant customers were touching items . Not very professional to see management helping themselves to breakfast every morning during service! And rest of staff helping themselves to coffee. Have worked in catering and staff eat end of service!

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. I am pleased to hear that you found your room clean and comfortable. However, I apologize for the lighting issue you experienced and for the concerns raised about the breakfast service. We strive for high standards and your comments regarding the attention to detail and staff behavior have been noted. I appreciate your insights, as they help us improve our service and guest experience. Kind Regards, Toni Tolentino Front Office Manager Novotel Reading Centre

Kadri S. Families - 4/8/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

It was a fabulous experience and the overall stay was really enjoyable. We will definitely be visiting again-Novotel in Reading and Novotel in other places with similar facilities! Was a great location- walking distance from station and walkable to all attractions and in the heart of the city centre . There were a few bus stops around with good range of buses. We planned to use them- but didn't need to as all was walkable. Room was self sufficient- iron, hair dryer , mini locker, mini fridge, shampoo, shower gel, handwashing, a large smart TV, kettle and tea & coffee. Drinking water was available from reception. Swimming, sauna & steam was onsite from 8 am to 10pm included in the price! Towels were available at the facilities with wet bags and hair dryer. The showers in the swimming area were broken- we were happy to use our room showers. 400point awaited for no clean of rooms which it offered if we opt out of daily room cleans- which we chose. The room was very warm despite starting the AC- so reception send us a massive table fan- which was a saviour! The sofa bed was slightly tired and worn- got stuck at the start- but we managed to sort it out. One of the bedside lights was faulty with the switch having migrated in- again- we managed to deal with this. The WC was separate and did not have a latch. There was a bath and a shower- again no locks. Bath mats were available on request. I was visiting with my teenagers, who felt slightly awkward without locks- but overall was fine. Toni, Nicole, Daniel were great. They helped with storing my special medication in the fridge and retrieve it later. I have mobility issues, so requested room near the lift- which was missed- but they changed it when I called a day before and realised this. We visited the Oracle which had bowling, Vue and all the shops you could think of. There was VR available close by which was scary and fun. Loads of restaurants with world wide cuisines including Italian, Chinese, India etc. We tried Taco Bell, Wing stop, Crispy Dosa among the few to mention and all were great. There are a few Tesco and Sainsbury outlets at walking distance, Lidl and Costco are at driving distance. I booked it for Easter holidays a week before- and to my surprise got a very good deal through Trip. com. Was a bargain- and at a price I could just about afford.

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Novotel Reading Centre. We are delighted to hear that your experience was a pleasant surprise and that you found our location convenient for exploring the city. It is wonderful to know that you appreciated the amenities in your room, including the the swimming facilities. We do apologize for the inconvenience caused by the broken showers in the swimming area and the issues with the sofa bed and bedside light. Your comments are valuable as they help us identify areas for improvement. We are glad to hear that our team, including myself, Nicole, and Daniel, were able to assist you during your stay, especially with your special requirements. Thank you once again for your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to Novotel Reading Centre and other locations in the future. If you could also send me an email so I may add your membership points. Kind Regards, Toni Tolentino Front Office Manager Novotel Reading Centre

Graham B. Business - 4/7/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Frequent business trip

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your positive feedback regarding our location. We are pleased to hear that you find our hotel convenient for your business trips. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Kind Regards, Toni Tolentino Front Office Manager Novotel Reading Centre

Leon P. Families - 4/7/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Booked as parking was advertised in the hotel. This wasn’t available when we arrived and had to walk 10min to a very scruffy car park with the kids and all out luggage. Room very dated with stains on the wall and was Not very well presented. It was a nightmare to get a lift down from the 10th floor and on a few occasions gave up waiting and walked down also had to walk up to the 10th floor on arrival with our luggage as there was a long wait for a lift. Very noise in the night and had to complain to reception at 11pm and we was trying to sleep.. definitely wouldn’t book again.

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay at Novotel Reading Centre. I sincerely regret to learn that your experience did not meet your expectations. I also acknowledge the inconvenience caused by the lift service and the noise disturbance during your stay. We understand that these factors significantly impact guest comfort, and your comments will be taken into account for future improvements. We appreciate your input, as it plays a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to enhance our services. Thank you once again for your review. Kind Regards, Toni Tolentino Front Office Manager Novotel Reading Centre

Marouane S. Families - 4/6/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Staff very helpful! However, the room was very hot, even though the heating was off, we had to leave the window open all day and night :( Which is nit great, taking in consideration the noise coming out from the pubs in the corner! Other thing, had bad experience during breakfast during our stay, food not topped up constantly (looks like they were not expecting such number of customers between 9:30 and 10:30), zero mugs by the two coffee machine stations, every time had to remind staff about it… :( Also, was a struggle using the lifts, 2 out 3 lifts were operating during such a peak time (easter weekend), you can easily wait 10-15 min before getting a chance to take the lift and squeeze in! Again staff are nice, clean hotel!

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Novotel Reading Centre. I am pleased to hear that you found the staff helpful and appreciated the cleanliness of our hotel. I sincerely apologize for the discomfort you experienced with the room temperature. We understand that a comfortable environment is essential for our guests, and I regret that the noise from the nearby pubs impacted your experience. Your comments regarding breakfast service have been noted; we strive to ensure that all food items are replenished promptly, and I will share your feedback with our team to improve this aspect. Additionally, I understand your frustration with the lift availability during peak times. We aim to provide efficient service and will review the operational status of our lifts to enhance guest experience. Thank you once again for your valuable insights, and I hope you will consider staying with us in the future. Kind Regards, Toni Tolentino Front Office Manager Novotel Reading Centre