Novotel Reading Centre, Reading

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About the Hotel

25B Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
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Novotel Reading Centre offers contemporary accommodations with a 4-star rating and a score of 8.0 on Booking.com. Featuring a restaurant with internationally-inspired cuisine and a leisure club with a swimming pool, it caters to both leisure and business guests. The hotel provides convenient access to local transport links, including Reading train station just a two-minute walk away.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Novotel Reading Centre are equipped with amenities like a flat-screen TV, minibar, and free WiFi. The hotel features spacious family rooms and accessible options. Many rooms also offer city views.

Dining Options

The Gourmet Bar and Restaurant serves tempting food and drinks from an internationally-inspired menu, making it the perfect place to unwind after a busy day. Guests can also enjoy a buzzing bar atmosphere with a variety of beers, wines, and cocktails.

Leisure Facilities

Leisure facilities include a fully equipped fitness center and a swimming pool, appealing to guests of all ages. The Novotel Leisure Club also features a sauna and steam room for relaxation.

Business & Local Area

Business travelers will find amenities in the hotel's office, designed to enhance productivity with comfort. Nearby local restaurants include Nando's and Revolution, all within a 0.3 miles radius. The proximity to Reading's attractions such as the Museum of Reading and Douai Abbey ensures guests have ample options for exploration.

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Novotel Reading Centre offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Executive Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Room Mobility Accessible
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Room Room Only Non refundable
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Novotel Reading Centre offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Novotel Reading Centre Location

25B Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
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25B Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
Nearby
Museum
The Museum of Reading
900 ft
Park
Forbury Gardens
1300 ft
The Oracle Shopping Centre
Reading
1900 ft
Art object
Statue of Queen Victoria
700 ft
Mall
The Oracle
2000 ft
Church
Greyfriars Church
900 ft
Church
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin
900 ft
Church
St Laurence's Church
900 ft
Gallery
The Lemon Grove Gallery Ltd
900 ft
6 Abbey Street
Chestnut Walk
1800 ft
Mall
Broad Street Mall
1100 ft
26 The Forbury
Maiwand Lion
1300 ft
Night club
Q Club
300 ft
1 Queen's Rd
Grosvenor Casino Reading Central
1600 ft
Reading Museum
Britain's Bayeux Tapestry
800 ft
Mall
John Lewis & Partners
800 ft
Restaurants
Revolucion de Cuba Reading
100 ft
138-141 Friar Street
Cosmo
200 ft
35-38 Friar Street
Treatz Reading
200 ft
29 Friar Street
Pitcher & Piano
300 ft
18 Friar Street
Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar at Malmaison Reading
500 ft
18-20 Station Road Great Western House
Kokoro
400 ft
13 Queen Victoria Street
Malmaison
600 ft
18-20 Station Road Great Western House
Memory Of Sichuan
400 ft
109 Friar Street
Nibsy's
700 ft
26 Cross Street
Itsu
600 ft
31 Queen Victoria Street
Getting around
City Centre
Reading5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)68 min  ·  27.8 mi
Southampton Airport (SOU)110 min  ·  45.5 mi
Train
Reading Train Station3 min  ·  700 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at GBP 20 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP18 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Japanese, Polish, Tagalog / Filipino
Number of floors:
13
Number of rooms:
179

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