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ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Front of property
Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$84
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May

Explore the area

Map
25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Oracle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • University of Reading
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double SweetRoom by ibis

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Reading

Ibis Reading Centre puts you in the heart of Reading, within steps of John Lewis Reading and Reading Museum and Town Hall. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Reading City Centre hotel include Oracle and St. Laurence Church.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Reading - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blagrave Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified ibis Reading Centre also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ibis Reading Centre offers 182 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

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.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
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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

  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • 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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Photos appearing in the property description reflect the brand standard and are 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at ibis Reading Centre?

Ibis Reading Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at ibis Reading Centre?

As of 29 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis Reading Centre on 18 May 2025 start from NZ$84.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is ibis Reading Centre family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as highchairs and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that ibis Reading Centre is a hit with families.

Does ibis Reading Centre serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ibis Reading Centre?

No, ibis Reading Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ibis Reading Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at ibis Reading Centre?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed a bit hard and the shower was lukewarm. Otherwise acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Located in a very central area of Reading which was convenient however room was very basic. There was no hand towel in the bathroom and the curtains were all stained. No one on reception when I arrived so had to wait for staff to check in. Novotel next door is so much nicer considering the two hotels are intertwined
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisha

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

8/10 Good

Vito, London

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near the train station and the high street. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Clean & comfy stay

A simple one night stay at a no frills hotel but staff really friendly. Room clean & comfy with coffee & tea making facilities. Tv with basic channels. Overall a good stray.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Reading ibis

Most of my stay was fine for the night that I stayed at the hotel the main issue I had was in the morning when I tried to shower the water wasn’t very warm and in patches it heated up then went very cold while showering. I feel this wasn’t the best way to start my day if am honest
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Great for station

Good hotel, close to station. Decent options for food and drink nearby as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay. The staff at reception were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great location.

Functional. Clean. Simple. Convenient. Four nights no problems. Great location for the railway station and the town centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Clare, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and attentive service. Very clean, simple rooms with pretty good noise management although some late night noise from nearby bars/clubs. Very convenient to station and Reading is extremely well serviced by buses. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

juhani

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cheap

As a cheap crash hole near the station and town centre it’s great. But the room was very tired and pretty dirty. Shower had lots of pressure and hot water and wi fi was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heysaraj

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is OK. I always come to this hotel when I am in town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being in the town centre, perfect for going out to pubs clubs and shopping. Good rate for overnight parking at ibis parking just a 5 minute walk away
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

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

Good location to station & town

Ideal city location - close to town & restaurants. Good range of breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024