Novotel Reading Centre

Hotel with indoor pool, near Oracle

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Dates

December 2025

10

January 2026

Exterior - Novotel Reading Centre (Reading)

Garden - Novotel Reading Centre (Reading)

Miscellaneous - Novotel Reading Centre (Reading)

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed - Novotel Reading Centre (Reading)

Children’s play area – indoor - Novotel Reading Centre (Reading)

Located in the heart of Reading City Centre, Novotel Reading Centre offers a serene oasis with a garden and on-site sauna. Unwind at the steam room or enjoy international cuisine at GourmetBar restaurant. With an indoor pool, gym, business center and helpful staff praised by guests.

Very good

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Fitness centre
Sauna
Steam room
24-hour room service
Business centre
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Separate bath and shower
Television
Garden

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 January 2026

Why we love this property

Culinary delights galore

Experience international cuisine at the restaurant or relax at the bar. This hotel serves buffet breakfast with vegan and vegetarian dining options.

Midnight treats await

Blackout drapes create a perfect sleep haven. The minibar offers refreshing options, while 24-hour room service fulfills late-night cravings.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 10 - Dec 11

Tomorrow

Dec 11 - Dec 12

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, Accessible

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 January 2026

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About the area

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

What's nearby

Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Forbury Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Hexagon - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 49 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 61 min drive
Reading Station - 3 min walk
Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 3 min walk
Reading West Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

‪Siren RG1 - ‬1 min walk
‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk
‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬3 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Novotel Reading Centre

Novotel Reading Centre offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Thames River. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at GourmetBar, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 179 rooms
- Arranged over 14 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
- Contactless check-in and check-out are available
- Express check-out available
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 3 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- On-site parking only available on request
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- On-site parking is limited
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

Golfing nearby

Working away

Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space (1141 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 88
Wheelchair-accessible parking
1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

21-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

Heating
Minibar
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 per person

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night

Parking

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Reading Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Reading Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Reading Centre?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Reading Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.