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ibis Reading Centre

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.1

Property highlights

About this property

With a central location, 2 minutes' walk from Reading Railway Station and the pubs on Friar Street, ibis Reading Centre offers rooms with air cooling. The hotel is just 10 minutes from GreenPark Business Park, just off junction 11 of the M4 motorway. The Madejski Stadium, home of Reading Football Club is less than 5 km away. The property features 182 en-suite rooms and a bar serving snacks 24 hours a day. Free WiFi is available. ibis Reading Centre is close to all that Reading has to offer and with excellent transport links. Reading Railway Station is just a 30-minute train ride from London Paddington Station. London Heathrow Airport is only 30 minutes away, via the M4 motorway, and Gatwick is just a 70-minute train journey away from the hotel. Undercover public parking is available nearby, with discounted rates for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
ibis
Hotel chain/brand
ibis

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
BREEAM
BREEAM
Green Key (FEE)
Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“location its great, comfortable room , clean , staff very friendly and afortable price .”
Sonia
South Africa South Africa
“We loved the staff, super friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. Would definately stay there again.”
Jamain
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location is spot on , very modern and trendy , comfortable bed great size and space for myself , great stay and coming back for a second stay . Also very quiet which was great as I don’t sleep well”
Liisi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful location which is convenient distance from any venues or events in the Reading city centre.”
Peter
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Super-service from friendly staff in all departments. A special mention to Marta who really was so very helpful to both myself and other guests, especially when things were not as expected; a true professional.”
Paige
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“booking and check in fast and efficient -- we had to abandon a return train journey due to flooding further down the line, so booked and arrived in less than 10mins. (It's 3 mins from station.) Staff were friendly. Room was clean and comfortable.”
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was central, rooms were lovely and clean. Loved the bathroom pods.”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Convenient location, clean and tidy, friendly staff, option to have pizza/snacks/drinks at reception.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location , value for money , staff very attentive.”
Souren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly and tried their best to accommodate us with a booking issue we had (due to a mistake we made when booking)”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern

House rules

ibis Reading Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Please be advised our hotel is currently undergoing external refurbishment, with an expected completion date of November 2022.

During refurbishment, work will commence from 08:30- 16:00 on weekdays.

As a result, there will be some construction noise and we ask for your kindly cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience.

If you have any further question, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0189 533 500.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.