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ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Exterior
Reception hall

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

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25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
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  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Reading

A stay at ibis Reading Centre places you in the heart of Reading, within a 15-minute walk of Thames River and John Lewis Reading. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Reading Museum and Town Hall and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Forbury Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • John Lewis Reading - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Three Guineas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬4 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Ibis Reading Centre offers 182 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 182 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a reception hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of ibis Reading Centre, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Ibis Reading Centre has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 7 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 7 per day(1969 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

ibis Hotel Reading Centre
Ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre Hotel
ibis Reading Centre Reading
ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms)
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms) Hotel

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Marvin A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room plenty off space working shower. Breakfast selection were good. Alot off choose from items available on table. Helpful/friendly staff at front desk. Values for money
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amy on reception was lovely friendly and helpful 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We don’t have Breakfast, but the Hotel & staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had one night in Reading and this was perfect for that. It's a super easy walk from the train station, and very easily walkable to the city center. There were lots of great options for food and shopping. As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe during my whole stay. The room was simple, but comfortable, and there was a nice touch with the kettle and some hot drink options in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha Priyadarshini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really courteous and very helpful especially with getting a taxi booked the previous night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and good experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good mbreakfast clean room, very central
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sadi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toshihide, Yamato

Travelled with group
客室の古さは感じましたが、スタッフの対応は良く、気持ち良く過ごせました。 残念の点は、予約時に朝食付きで予約しましたが、ホテルに連携出来ていなかった事です。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
When i raised annissur it gelt like the staff were dismissing me and no compassion.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast selection was great and the hotel overall was clean and convenient to travel to/from.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doruk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean. Welcoming. Efficient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mikko

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Morning shower was tepid
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needed a room for the night in Reading and this was a good price! Room was clean, bed was comfy what more do you need!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

royston

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025