About this property

With a leisure centre and stylish restaurant, Novotel Reading Centre is just 2 minutes’ walk from Reading Railway Station. The modern hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a cosy lounge bar. The spacious rooms each have a work desk and internet access. All rooms feature a minibar, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and an LCD TV. The Novotel Leisure Club features a fully equipped fitness centre with flat-screen TVs. Guests can relax in the sauna, steam room or the heated indoor swimming pool. Elements Restaurant serves an international menu, whilst the bar offers fresh coffees, fine wines and snacks. Hearty breakfasts are served daily, and 24-hour room service is available. The Novotel Reading Centre is just 3 miles from the Madejski Stadium and the M4 motorway. London Paddington Railway Station is a 30-minute train ride from Reading Station. Up to 2 children under 16 years receive free breakfast and stay free when sharing a family room with adults. This offer includes late check-out upon request, until 17:00 hours and a children’s menu. The mid-week breakfast is served from 06:30 to 10:00. Weekend breakfast is from 07:00 to 11:00.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • BREEAM
    BREEAM
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hezekiah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff we encountered were attentive and helpful. Great location with just a short walk from the station and a lot of options of restaurants nearby.
  • Jones
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    How nice and helpful the staff were and the cleanliness of the rooms
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    pool was excellent changing rooms need love and revamping
  • Natalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The pool and spa was a hit. The price was reasonable.
  • Keira
    Ireland Ireland
    I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels in, around and within commuting distance of London and am always disappointed. This hotel in Reading exceeded expectations! I was really pleased with my stay. For the price, everything was exceptionally clean,...
  • Louisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is always kept very clean & the location is great for the town centre
  • Jobri
    Canada Canada
    The pool, sauna and steam room were a treat! Friendly staff. Great location if travelling by train.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was very good for where we were going. The room was lovely and had enough space. The bathroom was clean and the Phillipino staff were so friendly and helpful
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for me as it is so close to the railway station. Room was well equipped with fridge large TV and comfy bed. The room is air conditioned but this was pretty ineffective so the room was very hot and made sleeping uncomfortable. My...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location & reasonably priced. Nice little pool.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Gourmet
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour

House rules

Novotel Reading Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Novotel Reading Centre in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.