10/10 Exceptional
Clean and tidy room
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
Novotel Reading Centre
Hotel with indoor pool, near Oracle
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
- Bar
- Electric vehicle charging point
- 24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurants and bar/lounge
- Indoor pool
- Breakfast available
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- 24-hour room service
- Business centre
- Meeting rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee/tea in a common area
For families (6)
- Children stay free
- Free cots/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Separate bath and shower
- Television
- Garden
£67
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Why we love this property
Culinary delights galore
Experience international cuisine at the restaurant or relax at the bar. This hotel serves buffet breakfast with vegan and vegetarian dining options.
Midnight treats await
Blackout drapes create a perfect sleep haven. The minibar offers refreshing options, while 24-hour room service fulfills late-night cravings.
Room options
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Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Standard Room, Accessible
Excellent
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
Very good
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
Very good
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Exceptional
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
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About the area
25b Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
About this property
Novotel Reading Centre
Novotel Reading Centre offers a great location, putting you within a short 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. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
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Novotel Reading Centre Reviews
Very good
8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.0
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast offered a great selection and was of good quality, with many guests praising the variety and friendly breakfast staff. (34 reviews)
- The pool was a highlight, described as great, lovely, spotless, and a welcome facility. (15 reviews)
- The spa facilities, including pool, sauna, and steam room, were very welcome and well-maintained. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomService staffBreakfastLocationParkingLobbyBathroomElevatorChildrenPool6/10 Good
Good and not so good!
Great location and staff helpful. Room quiet but lots of flaws… bath leaked, no shower mat, toilet flush not working well, some electrical points not working
Jacqui
Jacqui, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Ok
Marissa
Marissa, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very hand position
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Room was clean and bed was comfy. Although the room was very hot even with the fan on and window open it felt like you were in a sauna. We had problems with the room key card. It deactivated its self 4 times in 2 days. This was a little annoying as we were staying on the 12th floor and the lifts were always busy.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hotel, very friendly staff. Security on the door at night so felt very safe when returning after a some drinks.
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dated rooms but clean and nice pool
Gavin
Gavin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great location and staff amazing breakfast just had a few issues with the keys not working l
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2-night Stay
Very slow check-in, but staff helpful. Good food in the Restaurant (we ate there on the 1st night).
Carol-Ann
Carol-Ann, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
I’ve stayed at this hotel numerous times. Location is very convenient to Reading train station. Many day trips easily accessible from here such as Oxford, Bath, Windsor
Echelle
Echelle, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Near to work location
Clean and comfortable
Good staff
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The hotel was all what I needed close to the town and easy to find staff very helpful
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely friendly hotel, very well organised
Trixie
Trixie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great value; lovely staff for breakfast, and great range of good quality food for breakfast.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good location
Superb staff from start to finish - excellent breakfast.
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice clean and perfectly situated for my needs
Phil
Phil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
VERY NICE CLEAN HOTEL VISITING FAMILY.VERY GOOD FOR THE SHOPS,ALSO HANDY FOR BUSES TO HENLEY ON THEMES,WINSOR AND OXFORD.WILL COME AGAIN.
JOAN
JOAN, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
All the carpets were filthy and dirty.
Property needs improvement
piyush
piyush, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We enjoyed our stay. The staff were helpful and friendly.
Tara
Tara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Right in the town centre but quiet upon entering. Clean room, good customer service and a great location for an overnight stay to shop, dine and meet friends in the town.
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
The staff were very accommodating for us and nothing was too much trouble. The room was a little dated and would benefit from a rewire, however was extremely clean and spacious. A huge selection of food available at breakfast. The only negative was the windows would benefit from secondary glazing as the room faced the main high street, and I had to sleep with earbuds in due to the high level noises outside.
Jade Louise
Jade Louise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great hotel and clear ice from staff, few issues with facilities bath didn’t work so had to use shower instead but overall great hotel, location perfect for train station and getting into town a lot of homeless/beggars outside at all time
michael
michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Everything was great!
Elina
Elina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location - close to the station. Excellent service and breakfast. I will stay again.
Christine
Christine, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Don't let the surrounding area put you off it is very convenient and a very clean and tidy hotel. The breakfast was surprisingly good
Bespoke
Bespoke, 1-night trip
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