5/5 Excellent
Charlene
Nov 27, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
ibis Reading Centre
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Overview of ibis Reading Centre
UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge
ibis Reading Centre
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 sanitizer provided
25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
Explore the area
- West Green House Garden20 min drive
- Mill Ride Golf and Country Club20 min drive
- Royal Military Academy Sandhurst22 min drive
- London (LHR-Heathrow)31 min drive
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About this area
Reading
Located in Reading, ibis Reading Centre is in the city center 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 North Wessex Downs and Mapledurham Country Park. 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.
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 - 22 min drive
Getting around
- Reading Station - 3 min walk
- Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
- The Hope Tap — 3 min walk
- Tasting House — 3 min walk
- Thai Corner — 3 min walk
- Valpy Street — 3 min walk
- The Alehouse — 4 min walk
About this property
Awards and affiliations
This property has signed the UNESCO Sustainable Travel 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/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices 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 sanitizer 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 transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
- 24-hour offsite 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/lounge
- Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Family friendly
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Laundry facilities
- Snack bar/deli
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Elevator
- Free newspapers in lobby
- 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 center
- Computer station
Accessibility
- If you have 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 stairways
- In-room accessibility (select rooms)
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- 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 cribs/infant beds
- Heating (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels
Entertainment
- Cable/satellite channels
- Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
More
- Desk
- Phone
- Soundproofing
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Reading City Centre
Family friendly
Air conditioned
Hotel
3 star
Guest rating 4+
Washer and dryer
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 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 cribs (infant beds)
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for full breakfast: GBP 8.95 for adults and GBP 4.48 for children (approximately)
- Offsite 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
4.3/5
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Staff & service
3.8/5
Amenities
4.1/5
Property conditions & facilities
4/5 Good
Kenny
Traveled with partner
Nov 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
4/5 Good
Kato, Calgary
Traveled with partner
Nov 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
1/5 Terrible
Denis
Business traveler
Nov 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
4/5 Good
Christopher
Traveled with group, Business traveler
Nov 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021