5/5 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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Guest reviews
4.1 out of 5 Very good
998 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.3/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Pet Friendly
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast Available
Business Services
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Contactless check-in
- 48-hour vacancy between guest room stays
Map
25A Friar Street, Reading, England
Explore the area
Reading Museum and Town Hall3 min walk
Broad Street Mall4 min walk
Oracle4 min walk
London (LHR-Heathrow)31 min drive
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Double Room, 1 Double Bed
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Double Room, 1 Double Bed
4.8/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 161 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 Double Bed
15 square metres m2
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink – Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep – Blackout drapes/curtains and linenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, a hairdryer and towels
Practical – Desk and phone; free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningAccessibility – Low-height view port in door and wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
4.6/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 161 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
2 Single Beds
15 square metres m2
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink – Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep – Blackout drapes/curtains and linenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, a hairdryer and towels
Practical – Desk and phone; free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningAccessibility – Low-height view port in door and wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Photos of Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Double Room, 1 Double Bed
4.6/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 161 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 Double Bed
15 square metres m2
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink – Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep – Blackout drapes/curtains and linenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, a hairdryer and towels
Practical – Desk and phone; free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking
About this area
Reading
Located in Reading, ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms) is near a train station. Reading Abbey Ruins and St. Giles-in-Reading Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mapledurham Country Park and Chiltern Hills. Lagoona Park and Beale Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including outlet shopping. Our guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
What's nearby
- Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk
- Broad Street Mall - 4 min walk
- Oracle - 4 min walk
- Hexagon - 8 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital - 16 min walk
Getting around
- Reading Station - 3 min walk
- London (LHR-Heathrow) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
- Thai Corner - 3 min walk
- Valpy Street - 3 min walk
- Bill's cafe produce store & restaurant - 3 min walk
- The Alehouse - 4 min walk
- Workhouse Coffee - 4 min walk
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows standard sanitisation guidelines of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Social distancing
Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Electric car charging station
- Parking height restrictions apply
Food and drink
- Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: GBP 8.95 for adults and GBP 4.48 for children
- 1 restaurant
- 1 bar
- Coffee/tea in a common area
Family friendly
- Dry-cleaning service
- Free cots/infant beds
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- Lift
- Free newspapers in reception
- Front-desk safe
- Reception hall
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry-cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
Languages spoken
- English
- Filipino
- French
- Hindi
- Hungarian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Business services
- 24-hour business centre
- Computer station
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Assistive listening devices available
- Handrails in stairwells
- In-room accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Climate control (air conditioning)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free cots/infant beds
- Climate control (heating)
- Linens
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Towels
Entertainment
- TV/satellite channels
- Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
More
- Desk
- Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in between 2 PM and 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots (infant beds)
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- Fee for full breakfast: GBP 8.95 for adults and GBP 4.48 for children (approximately)
- Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day(500 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)
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, 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
We should mention
The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
ibis Hotel Reading Centre
Ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
Ibis Reading New Ibis Reading
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms) Hotel
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms) Reading
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms) Hotel Reading
Frequently asked questions
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Very good
998 reviews4.3/5
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Staff & service
3.8/5
Amenities
4.1/5
Property conditions & facilities
4/5 Good
Verified traveller
23 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
4/5 Good
Verified traveller
16 Feb 2020
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
4/5 Good
Verified traveller
12 Feb 2020
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
3/5 Okay
Nayeem
Business traveller
9 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Comfortable but outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020