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Novotel Reading Centre

Novotel Reading Centre

Reading England
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Step into a world of family fun and comfort at Novotel Reading Centre, where every moment is designed to delight both kids and parents, a 3-minute walk from Oracle and 8 minutes by foot from Kennet & Avon Canal. This hotel is 3 minutes drive to Thames River and 3 minutes drive to Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Kids stay happy thanks to a 21-inch flat-screen TV, a fully-stocked minibar, complimentary high-speed WiFi, room service, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, in-room coffee & tea facilities and daily housekeeping, kid-friendly amenities and movie nights. Conveniences include a desk, a phone, wheelchair-accessibility, bathrobes, an iron and ironing board and an in-room safe.

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Property Details

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Conference space size (meters) - 106
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Vegetable garden
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Multilingual staff
  • Water dispenser
  • Electric car charging station
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Casino nearby
  • Banquet hall
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Meeting rooms
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Television in common areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Garden
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 88
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1141
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 179
  • Number of floors - 14

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Other details

Enjoy international cuisine at GourmetBar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Reading? This hotel has 1141 square feet (106 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
John Lewis Reading - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Oracle - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
St. Laurence Church - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Reading Museum and Town Hall - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Broad Street Mall - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Forbury Gardens - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Reading Central Library - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Reading Abbey Ruins - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Reading Civic Centre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Kennet & Avon Canal - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Hexagon - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Thames Path - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Thames River - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
St. Giles-in-Reading Church - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Farnborough (FAB) - 36.7 km / 22.8 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 44.8 km / 27.9 mi
Oxford (OXF) - 54.6 km / 33.9 mi
The preferred airport for Novotel Reading Centre is Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Contactless check-in is available

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

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