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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel, walk to Thames River

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Novotel Reading Centre, you'll be centrally located in Reading, within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and University of Reading. This upscale hotel is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Lapland UK and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Reading Museum and Town Hall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 179 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 21-inch Smart televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 179
  • Number of floors - 14
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Meeting rooms
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1141
  • Conference space size (meters) - 106
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Electric car charging station
  • Water dispenser
  • Vegetable garden
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese
  • Czech
  • Filipino
  • Hungarian
  • Polish
  • Romanian

Room Amenities

Novotel Reading Centre offers 179 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 21
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Smart TV
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM.

GourmetBar - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Casino nearby

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

No rollaway/extra beds available

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 3

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 72 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 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.

Hotel Names

  • Novotel Hotel Reading Centre
  • Novotel Reading Centre
  • Accor Reading Centre
  • Novotel Reading Centre Hotel Reading
  • Reading Novotel
  • Novotel Reading Centre Hotel
  • Accor Reading Centre
  • Reading Novotel
  • Novotel Reading Centre Hotel
  • Novotel Reading Centre Reading
  • Novotel Reading Centre Hotel Reading

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 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).

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