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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Overview of ibis Reading Centre

UNESCO Sustainable Property

ibis Reading Centre

3 out of 5

4.1/5 Very good

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
  • Hand sanitiser provided
25A Friar Street, Reading, England

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationWest Green House Garden20 min drive
  • Popular LocationMill Ride Golf and Country Club20 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Military Academy Sandhurst36 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)44 min drive

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About this area

Reading

Located in Reading, ibis Reading Centre is in the city centre and 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. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • John Lewis Reading - 2 min walk
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk
  • West Green House Garden - 20 min drive
  • Mill Ride Golf and Country Club - 20 min drive
  • Royal Military Academy Sandhurst - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • O'Neill's - 2 min walk
  • Nibsy's - 2 min walk
  • The Monks' Retreat - 2 min walk
  • The Hope Tap - 2 min walk
  • Oakford Social Club - 3 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Eco-friendly Reading hotel in Reading City Centre with restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, coffee/tea in a common area and dry cleaning. All rooms are soundproofed and offer free WiFi and hairdryers. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and other amenities include coffee makers and electric kettles.
Ibis Reading Centre offers 182 forms of accommodation 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. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

This property has signed the UNESCO Sustainable Tourism Pledge.

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 the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing 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

Gives staff 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 on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24 hours off-site parking within 0.4 mi (GBP 7 per day)

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

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of 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 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)
  • Off site parking fee: GBP 7 per day (0.4 mi 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
This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash
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
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

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Overall score and ratings

4.1

Very good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 308 out of 952 reviews
5 - Excellent 32%
Rating 4 - Good. 476 out of 952 reviews
4 - Good 50%
Rating 3 - Okay. 122 out of 952 reviews
3 - Okay 13%
Rating 2 - Poor. 30 out of 952 reviews
2 - Poor 3%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 16 out of 952 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.3/5

Cleanliness

4.2/5

Staff & service

3.8/5

Amenities

4.1/5

Property conditions & facilities
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4/5 Good

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an ideal location, a 1 minute walk of the train station, excellent transport options and places to eat and drink on the door step. We stayed during the Reading Festival weekend and despite how busy it was the staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab staff on reception, friendly and welcoming. Our bikes were securely stored which was much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just what I needed which was a nice hotel that was close to the city centre and transportation links.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in Reading Centre
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021