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Reviews of Novotel Reading Centre 4 stars

25B Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP, United Kingdom

#19 of 31 hotels in Reading

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2685 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Good stay and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were on the 4th floor and there was no noise from outside or the hallways. Beds were comfortable and breakfast was great. Kids loved the pancakes.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Room - Mobility Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing which was a bit disappointing was that there wasn't any bottles of water in our hotel room bit when we went downstairs to ask for the bottles the staff were very friendly and helpful :)

    We really enjoyed our hotel room, very clean , nice and cosy plus we had an en suite bathroom and shower. Most of all the staff were very friendly and welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Convenient clean efficient.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be noisy at night as in centre of town near bars

    Close to station. Clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool area wasn’t the most relaxing as it was very busy

    It was lovely, clean, spacious and with lots of facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking is very tight. And I had to figure out how to find the car park as the road was closed. I don't know if I will get a fine or not for trying to find the car park. Elevators very slow. They some times didn't come, so I had to take the stairs.

    Room was grate.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    find somewhere else for lunch if you are waiting for your room to be ready took 20 min before my order was taken and simple sandwich served. very limited menu...................... also the street the hotel is located on is not the best homeless guest on the street outside the entrance.

    spacious room (carpet needs to be professionally cleaned) tub and separate shower, odd bathroom layout front desk staff competent and efficient

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Fit for purpose great location for Town centre and station
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not 100% sure on the bathroom, modular style sink etc. Shower was a bit small

    Easy check in , location, overall " feel" of the place. Good reception layout

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    When returning will stay at this Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Was all good

    The staff were very good shout out to Alexandra, Marsia and Moniika making us welcome room was very clean the Hotel nice and central making our stay easy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable bed, clean, great breakfast, fantastic staff and facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows needed updating (glad I brought my own) and it was a little noisy outside due to its location.

    Great facilities, friendly staff and the bed was very comfortable, the buffet breakfast was also a winner.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely but Reading town centre is no place for a nice night out.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air con is almost non-existent and the toilet being in a closet next to the room door is weird.

    The staff were lovely - especially Klara in the restaurant who couldn’t have been more lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small parking spaces. Make sure you book and get correct postcode for car park.

    Staff were very helpful and friendly. Great location in centre.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay ,nearest to the town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was little bit hot at night

    It was very clean and comfortable Great view of the town 😊staff was very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was too cold; expected a warm pool. The main reason for being there was for the pool but we only used it once.

    Rooms were always cleaned

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Novotel is the better of the hotels in that area, I will continue to use.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night

    I checked in very late, so was given a roadside room on a lower floor - which was a bit noisy. Not the fault of the hotel, more the fact that my travel had been delayed.

    Everything as I would expect from Novotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is very small

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    The toilet didn’t have a basin!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet didn’t have a basin !!

    Good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Great experience and service, but disappointed with the cold pool temperature
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to move to another room as the battery was low in the bedroom safe and therefore would not function. The fridge wasn't working, no smart tv, bathroom sink was not draining water properly. Light beside bed now working. Swimming pool had cold water. We booked this hotel because of the swimming pool for the family to enjoy but could not enjoy it due to water temperature. There was a man in the pool with a camera phone the entire time which made us feel uncomfortable. There were no hotel staff in the pool area. Sofa bed was uncomfortable.

    Facilities such as bar were great, very clean and presentable hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful, great customer service. We did not get disturbed by noise.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    poor cook, the food was not very nice

    very clean rooms, great pool for children

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities were great

    Staff were very helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud from the Main Street but was expected for a Saturday night. Room was a tad too warm as well

    Clean room. Nice big tv

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    We will definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The snacks in the foyer are ridiculously expensive £2.50 for a Kit Kat and £5.49 for Oreo bites is just stupid!

    It’s a few minutes walk to the train station and just up the road from a great Greek restaurant! Parking is great and reasonably priced. Alex in the bar was very friendly and welcoming , we enjoyed chatting with him and wish him well for the future.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Decent stay overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite a lot of street noise late in the night.

    Good breakfast. Requested parking when I booked but no spaces when I arrived.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room - Mobility Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we arrived the sauna was out if use (part of the reason we booked here) and the Bluetooth speaker in our room didn't work and when we reported to reception just told nothing they could do. Also very over priced for drinks etc

    Loved the location and our room was very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Convenient for a meeting in London but easy transport out via M4
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pool is a lovely addition but a lady came in with 4 small children which made it almost unusable for a quiet morning swim. Could there be swim only times or an area laned off?

    Room comfortable, spotless and very peaceful. Location just around the corner from train station so easy to get into central London. Breakfast was good and the staff very pleasant and smiling. Parking was easy to use and book.

    Stayed in April 2024

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