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Ibis Reading Centre

Reading · United Kingdom

25A Friar StreetView location

8.4/10Excellent1,003 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.0/108.0
Amenities7.8/107.8
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About Ibis Reading Centre

Located in central Reading, the ibis Reading Centre is a short walk from the Thames River and the University of Reading. This eco-certified hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and coffee/tea makers in each of its 182 guestrooms.

Enjoy on-site dining at the restaurant or snack bar, or relax with a drink at the bar/lounge. Additional amenities include bicycle rentals, a garden, a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Nearby attractions include the Reading Museum and Town Hall, just a short walk away, and Lapland UK, a scenic drive from the hotel.

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With a stay at ibis Reading Centre, you'll be centrally located in Reading, a 2-minute drive from River Thames and 9 minutes from Nirvana Spa. This hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Lapland UK and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Reading Museum and Town Hall.

Stay in one of 182 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 5:00 AM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) Noise-free rooms not guaranteed LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
    • Nearby parking fee: GBP 7 per day(1969 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Czech

    Hindi

    Portuguese

    Greek

    Slovak

    Filipino

    English

    Polish

    French

    Romanian

    Hungarian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

John Lewis Reading 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Reading Museum and Town Hall 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. Laurence Church 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Oracle 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Broad Street Mall 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Forbury Gardens 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Reading Central Library 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Reading Civic Centre 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kennet & Avon Canal 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Reading Abbey Ruins 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Hexagon 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Thames Path 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
River Thames 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Reading College 1.4 km / 0.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 182
  • Number of floors (main building): 14
  • Family rooms: 36
  • Connecting rooms
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Valet parkingExtra charge
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  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Clothes dryer
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Business centre
  • FaxExtra charge
  • Green Key (FEE)
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Single-Use Plastic Free
  • GolfExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    Ibis Reading Centre

    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D

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  • Room CITY VIEWRoom • CITY VIEWROO.CV

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    Ibis Reading Centre

    Room CITY VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
    View / characteristic
    CITY VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.CV

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Room Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.ST-1
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO-2

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    RUN OF HOUSE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.RO-2

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE GUEST ROOMSINGLE • GUEST ROOMSGL.GR

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    SINGLE GUEST ROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    GUEST ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.GR

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • STANDARDDUS.ST

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    Ibis Reading Centre

    DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
    Room type
    DOUBLE SINGLE USE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DUS.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Ibis Reading Centre

    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    RUN OF HOUSE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.RO

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Ibis Reading Centre

    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN AccessibleTWIN • AccessibleTWN.H6

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    Ibis Reading Centre

    TWIN Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-2

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    Ibis Reading Centre

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-2

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²TWN.ST
    TWIN STANDARDPhoto unavailable4 photos

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    TWIN STANDARD

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBL.DB-1

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    DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DB-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Ibis Reading Centre

    Double or Twin STANDARD

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN TWO BEDSTWIN • TWO BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²TWN.2B
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    Ibis Reading Centre

    TWIN TWO BEDS

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.2B

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Ibis Reading Centre

    Room TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • WITH DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.DB
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    DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BED

    Room photos

    8 photos

    Room overview

    Smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DB

    Room amenities

    • Desk
    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Satellite TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    Ibis Reading Centre

    TWIN STANDARD

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ibis Reading Centre

8.4
Excellent
1,003 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2026
Arnold
The location and the ease of access was great. The staff at the hotel are friendly and helpful. The breakfast was to a good standard. The room could do with a little updating but it was clean and fresh
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jul 2026
Adrian
Clearly designed and decorated by small children with crayons. Charged business rates to stay. A pity the property did not reflect a professional approach to match
Business
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2026
Francesc
The hotel is in the centre. It offers car parking ar a very reasonable price in the parking of the malls. Plenty of restaurants and shop around
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2026
Brett
Check in staff were unhelpful and almost mute, with little/no communication. Direct contrast to check out staff who were helpful.
Booked two rooms, one was quiet, the other was very noisy with music playing until 3am from a nearby club/pub. Even with ear plugs it was loud
One lift out of order which resulted in long delays
Breakfast had a good selection of hot and cold food.
Good location
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Christopher
Location to station
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Peter
No bells and whistles but clean and functional and dead centre of the town
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Kirstin
No roadside access to hotel without taking a black cab. The hotel is in the red route blocked zone. Entering with luggage from a regular car is not possie
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2026
Sarah
Staff were very good and very helpful, they are let down by Ibis. It took us 4 rooms to get one where everything worked. 2 rooms we couldn’t access as the key pad didn’t work, (it wasn’t us, the staff tried too) 1 room tv was broken, 4th was okay but then the hairdryer blew up, Staff replaced it. The rooms were very clean. If you book a twin room, the beds are made up as singles but are still together.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
Richard
Just fine for my stay in Reading, near the railway station.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Nicholas
Great simple hotel in reading town center, minutes from the train station. Excellent value for money
Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2026
Paul
Hotel is a little tired. We had a huge cobweb with resident spider above the bed. Bathroom floor wasn’t the cleanest.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2026
Lenka
Can't really fault the property itself but the card keys that you need to get in room lifts pretty much everywhere hardly ever worked had to go to reception a few times because we couldn't get in our room.Quite a few guests we spoke to had the same issue.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Anne
Clean cool room, air con is easy to use & very efficient.
Shower is roomy & plenty of hot water
Lovely white smooth linen, spare pillows available.
Thick curtains
Good size tv perfectly positioned for ease of watching when in bed!
There is an ironing room on the 7th floor which was so useful.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
SUE
I have stayed here several times en-route to Heathrow and have never been disappointed. Always a friendly welcome, rooms are clean and tidy and breakfast is excellent with so much choice.
I couldn’t ask for any more….. so thank you!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Mark
Very close to the railway station which is why i chose it, only about 5 minutes away at a steady walk.
Reading town centre only a few minutes walk away.
Hotel was very clean and modern, breakfast was brilliant, everything you would expect.
Staff where brilliant nothing too much trouble. Would definitely stay there again.
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2026
Clare
Good hotel in a great location for Reading Station
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
David
Breakfast is very good - buy it at reception it is cheaper. The choice and freshness is excellent. Probably the only budget chain that offers guacamole! The sausages and bacon are better quality than a Premier Inn

If arriving late at night, the walk from the car park is pretty horrible. (Albeit, the parking is cheap)

The hotel is really convenient for the Railway Station
Self
4/10
Poor
19 Jun 2026
Johnathon
Avoid this hotel if you can, I had numerous issues during my 4 night stay here ranging from a dated hotel room with issues, lazy staff who were sometimes unhelpful & lifts that just wouldn't work when you had swiped your hotel card correctly.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Claire
Was not expecting much given what I paid but I was blown away by the service, the cleanliness and the breakfast. Not sure if they make their own bagels but they are amazing!
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
Neil
An ideal place to stay for a night with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Room was extremely quiet and we didn’t hear a thing, until in the early hours of the morning other guests decided to bang hard on our door on the way to their room, which is obviously not great behaviour. Unsure why we were asked to pre-check in to then have to give the name of the second guest on arrival, which should have been covered by the pre-check in process. Easy walk to and from railway station and in the heart of town for food and drink. Would stay again if needed a cheaper option that staying in London.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Mary
The staff was very friendly especially Amy on the desk 😍
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
Deirdre
Ibis Reading is very close to the train/bus station. It’s affordable and cosy. It’s a bit of a maze to find your room and the dining room but still a good value for the money.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2026
Mrs SM
Comfortable bed, good shower - except that the shower gel dispenser was obviously installed by a tall man - I struggled to use it. Convenient for the station and a good price.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2026
Amina
Staff are friendly.
Self
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2026
Craig
Great location. Rooms on the small size and bed seemed uncomfortable but apart from that great place to stay.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2026
Helen
The room was a bit like a cabin on the Brittany Ferries but larger. The room was clean but very basic- the bed was comfortable. There was no information given when checking in, so hadn't a clue we could have had breakfast.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2026
Gillian
Overall a good budget hotel for a one night stay. On arrival the gentleman on the reception desk was not very helpful with regard to where we could park the car. It was dark and very difficult to find the car park. When we finally arrived back at the hotel having parked the car the lady on the desk was much more helpful.

Breakfast was good and the room generally ok. Carpet could do with a good clean as many stains on it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Tristan
very nice hotel, only stayed one night. the only thing I wasn't expecting was to go next door for breakfast, but apart from that I would use again.
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
John
Did the job for a budget hotel.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
Leyla
I found my overall stay ideal. Only thing I found not so ideal was the smell in the bathroom. I couldn’t decide if that was coming from the toilet or the shower. It wasn’t something I made a complaint about because it only affected me when I was in the bathroom. The rest of the time I had the door shut and couldn’t smell it. There was the odd bit of dirt on the floor in the bedroom. I think someone may have had a birthday in that room as there was a couple letters, confetti size on the floor but other than that was comfortable and I had the best sleep every night. The staff were lovely, always warm and welcoming.
Self
4/10
Poor
13 May 2026
Pablo
Outdated, and not reliable. I booked a room to share and specifically booked here because they had availability for two single beds in a room. The “single beds” were laid out as a queen bed with absolutely no space whatsoever to move the beds. Ended up having to sleep on the floor between the wardrobe and other pointless furniture taking the little space that was available. The bathroom fan wasn’t working and had been jammed with something, and there wasn’t even a hand towel in the bathroom.
Family
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2026
Naji
Nice hotel in the centre of reading. 3 min walk from Central station.
Breakfast was nice served in the NOVOTEL hotel.
Price great . Value for money.
The only problem was the parking where nobody knew how to reach the place. Finally after 45 min of asking, the parking was 13min walk from the hotel which is not easy to find but very far as well. The info on the site is misleading and the staff all they could do is share a postcode that takes you in no car zone area.
Once parking found, everything went well and the parking was the reason of the 4 stars.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Paul
Very good, convenient location for central Reading. I booked last minute and upon arrival, Marissa was very helpful.
Self
2/10
Poor
09 May 2026
caroline
the breakfast was fantastic . so much choice presentation was lovely .aĺl staff very helpful .bedroom was very clean .shower was spotless .
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Disha
The stay was good value for money
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Onur
All was good , thank you
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Christopher
Clean; Comfortable
Business
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2026
Paul
Decent chain hotel in city centre close to railway station, no problem with noise despite being near the night life. Would use again
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
David
Convenient place to stay
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2026
Kathryn
Great staff, good breakfast, beds were comfortable, good location, extra pillows were a plus
Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2026
Dean
Great breakfast selection, hotel well situated for travel and restaurants
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2026
Christopher
Clean, comfortable, convienient, relaxed.
Business
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2026
Robert
Reception staff on check in were excellent. Limited TV channels. out of date charging lead in the rooms.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Elaine
Amazing value and phenominal staff.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Apr 2026
Haava Shwan
ok
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2026
Haava Shwan
Ok
Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Apr 2026
Haava Shwan
ok
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
sherree
General area was run down outside the hotel and the hotel was a little run down as well
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Des
extremely friendly helpful staff member at check in
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2026
Jamie
Was
Good overall
Self
6/10
Pleasant
31 Mar 2026
Paul
It was just what we wanted for one night
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Andrew
Yes
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2026
Helen
Clean and functional room. Drains in bathroom very slow draining was only issue. Only 1 lift working in hotel which meant long waits especially when the keys seemed to not work every time I went to open the door. But the staff were excellent, very apologetic, friendly and just generally great customer service.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2026
Raymond
Hotel is nice. Room was a bit dated (curtains were dirty) and water didnt drain away properly in the sinks so looked like they were blocked.

The location is good for buses and access to the centre but the area is very dark, full of homeless people and drug addicts/alcoholics and feels very unsafe at night time, especially for older people.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
Anthony
Excellent buffet breakfast, staff very friendly
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Anna
Friendly staff, clean rooms and quiet.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Thomas
Friendly staffing, nice location, seems to be a bit aged
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2026
Shirley
Only stayed one night, didnt use the bar or car park, we didnt have the breakfast which was pricy. The reception staff were helpful. We were on the 14th floor, the room was cold and very basic, it had 2 bath towels, shower gel, tea/coffee, good lift. Overall no complaints.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
Susanne
Very central hotel near the train station. Very comfy bed and pillows. Compact room, but everything we needed was there. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Dean
Staff are superb. Breakfast excellent selection & choice
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Veronica
We were only there for one night but it was good we couldn’t find parking but that was about it very nice
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Prakriti
Clean room. Good quality linen, satisfying breakfast..bar and all time inhouse veg pizza facility available.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
SUE
Friendly and welcoming staff at reception, room was spacious, clean and tidy.
Breakfast had a wide choice of ‘food’ to eat and the staff there were extremely friendly too.
This is definitely my ‘go~to place to stay in Reading due to the proximity of the transport. Thank you.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Donna
Excellent stay in the city centre, close to everything. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our room was spotless, the breakfast was excellent value for money and very tasty.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2026
Gordon
Staff first class.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Mar 2026
Maria
-
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2026
SUE
Excellent location for transport (Reading Station/RailAir etc), a great welcome when I arrived from the reception staff, room was clean and comfortable and breakfast had a wide choice of foods. What more could I ask for? Will definitely use again and have already booked another stay in 4 weeks. Thank you!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2026
Clive
Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms and excellent breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Fraser
Staff were outstanding.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2026
Cleveland
The room was very clean and the staff's was in point with err thing they understand the assessment 👌plus the location is just just a few minutes walk from everywhere 👌
4/10
Poor
11 Feb 2026
Alan
Hotel run down, mattress was terrible
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2026
Dean
Staff were excellent - room adequate, clean & tidy. Breakfast is excellent
Business
8/10
Excellent
07 Feb 2026
Ahmed
Staff are attentive and friendly. Location is top notch, breakfast is good for this price point. Only downside is Internet service is a little iffy.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2026
Dean
Very friendly staff, room as expected for an Ibis. Breakfast was good & the breakfast staff were excellent
Business
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2026
Miss N
First room I was given smelt strongly of smoke, as well as the bathroom smelt not very nice either.
They were very quick in providing me with another room, I slept wonderful in this new room.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2026
Anthony
Small room, but expected that. Great staff, clean room and beds comfortable. Close to train station.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2026
Steven
Pleasant staff, room was clean and functional, noisy Saturday night from somewhere close by could just hear a baseline until gone midnight even thou I requested a quiet room.
Would stay again , pick a higher floor if you want quiet!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Oana
Clean room, good location
Business
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Prakash
Courteous staff, clean room. Amazing location
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
28 Jan 2026
Inese
Unhelpful staff
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2026
H
Lovely stay - friendly greeting. Clean and comfy room. No noise. Great breakfast.
Business
8/10
Excellent
25 Jan 2026
Kirsty
Good value for a one night stay. Lighting could be improved as very dark in the room and no vanity mirror in the bathroom.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
25 Jan 2026
Adrian
Room was freezing heater didn’t work shower was either freezing cold or boiling hot.guy on reception was really rude will definitely not be staying there again
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jan 2026
Jennifer
Room was clean and a good size. Bathroom door didn't close and tv didn't work. We reported the door to staff who offered a change of rooms but as we had unpacked we stayed put. Maintenance didn't turn up to fix it however. One of the lifts was out of order.
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Peter
Dead central. Very near railway station and Wetherspoons.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Jan 2026
Chris
Nice room and good breakfast. Bit of a walk to the nearest car park
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2026
Denise
Clean comfortable room friendly staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2026
Liz
Clean and comfortable. Very co venue my location for the train station.
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jan 2026
Joanne
noise levels
Breakfast
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
Amul
The lady Mel and the Indian guy who checked us in were great ! Thank you for your service guys! Would love to stay with you IBIS again ! Clean hotel and perfect location and it snowed the next day haha.
Great Stay !🤘
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2026
Frank
Room was spotless.
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jan 2026
Marco
It's ok. The bathroom was a bit smelly. Anyway, the room was ok and the bed comfortable.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Abigail
Room was clean. Lounge was nice, great for remote working. Early check in was very helpful and the staff were friendly and kind.
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2026
Alexander
Did not partake in the breakfast or use the bar
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jan 2026
Oli
The guy behind the desk was fine but he needed another staff member to help him
Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2025
Leanne
Clean quiet room with decent amount of space. Friendly & helpful staff. Very good location. Discount for nearby car park very useful.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Stuart
Nice room, friendly staff.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Mr Marvin A
Clean room plenty off space working shower. Breakfast selection were good. Alot off choose from items available on table. Helpful/friendly staff at front desk. Values for money
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2025
Susan
Amy on reception was lovely friendly and helpful 😊
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
Colin
We don’t have Breakfast, but the Hotel & staff were great.
Leisure Partner

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Ibis Reading Centre
25A Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom

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