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pentahotel Reading

4.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
Sports facility
Penta Junior Suite
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Oxford Road, Reading, England, RG1 7RH
  • Hexagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Oracle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Penta Plus)

Room (Penta Plus)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Penta Junior Suite

Penta Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (penta)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Reading

With a stay at pentahotel Reading, you'll be centrally located in Reading, steps from Broad Street Mall and within a 5-minute walk of Hexagon. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Reading Civic Centre and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Reading Museum and Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Hexagon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oracle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 9 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hope Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Creams - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Nags Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Van - ‬1 min walk

About this property

pentahotel Reading

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Pentahotel Reading offers 206 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. 38-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and in-room fitness.
Stay in one of 206 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness center and in-room fitness. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Penta Lounge, a bar/lounge that specializes in vegan cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Reading? This hotel has 5920 square feet (550 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Penta Lounge - This bar specializes in vegan cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Hotel Restaurant - This family restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking for GBP 14 per day; reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 9.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Restaurant
  • Penta Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 5,920 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (116 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Elliptical machine
  • Free weights
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Rowing machine
  • Stationary bicycle
  • Treadmill
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests may request late check-out at 3 PM on Sundays. It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests are required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorization upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 25.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.5 for adults and GBP 9.75 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 14 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (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 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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pentahotel Reading Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and lots to do in the hotel with various games like darts, shuffleboard, etc
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is located very close to the town centre & an easy walk from/to the train station. Our room was okay, but the water for the shower didn't get very warm. Our sink drained very slowly too and the toilet was difficult to flush. The gym was outstanding - by far the best I have used in a hotel. We didn't have breakfast as the price was crazy expensive and there are plenty of food shops & cafes in the vicinity of the hotel. The staff were very pleasant. The only issue I thought was a little off. In Hotels.com description it implies that tea & coffee is available in reception, which it is, but at hotel charges. I understood from the description this was offered to hotel guests as a complimentary service. I suppose I was a little naive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AHMED

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice solo stay

Nice location, would be nicer if they advised you which car park is their concession car park before you get there. Lots of takeaways nearby, and shopping centre next door. Room was clean, and plenty of pub games in the foyer to play.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Property a bit shabby
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place right in the centre of Reading for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neill

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful and polite at all times. Area around hotel a bit rundown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here - the game options in the lobby are fab and we always enjoy ourselves
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumalatha

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good locations for shopping and dining in different cuisine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjay, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The late check-out at 3pm on a Sunday was ideal after the Reading Half Marathon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couples stay away

Lovely interior with spacious rooms with everything you could need for a 2 nights stay, only complaint is the noise outside the hotel if you leave the window open due to being on the high street but cant fault the hotel for that one. Would recommend to anyone staying in reading
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

maureen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025