Novotel Reading Centre

Hotel with indoor pool, near Oracle

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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
24/7 front desk
Electric vehicle charging point

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

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Separate bathtub and shower
Television
Garden

$79 nightly

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Tomorrow

Oct 23 - Oct 24

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, Accessible

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$88 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Madejski Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.7 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

‪Siren RG1 - ‬1 min walk
‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬3 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Novotel Reading Centre

At Novotel Reading Centre, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Nirvana Spa. 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 center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

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

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
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- 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
Elevator door width (inches): 35
Wheelchair-accessible parking
1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

21-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

Heating
Minibar
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
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).

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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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.