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ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property
Travelers can relax with drinks at the bar or explore Reading City Centre on rental bikes, with a garden retreat waiting after adventures.

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Ibis Reading Centre, in the city's heart, offers an eco-friendly base for travelers. Enjoy a bar, on-site restaurant, and peaceful garden. Multilingual staff assist guests, and practical amenities include bicycle rentals and laundry services.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Double SweetRoom by ibis | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double SweetRoom by ibis

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Forbury Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hexagon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Hotel near Thames River
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at ibis Reading Centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and laundry services
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 182 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.4 miles (GBP 7 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only
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

Frequently asked questions

Is ibis Reading Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at ibis Reading Centre?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis Reading Centre on Jan 8, 2026 start from $56.29, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at ibis Reading Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at ibis Reading Centre?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is ibis Reading Centre located?

Located in Reading City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of John Lewis Reading and Thames River. Oracle and St. Laurence Church are also within 5 minutes. Reading Station and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast selection was great and the hotel overall was clean and convenient to travel to/from.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha Priyadarshini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really courteous and very helpful especially with getting a taxi booked the previous night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and good experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had one night in Reading and this was perfect for that. It's a super easy walk from the train station, and very easily walkable to the city center. There were lots of great options for food and shopping. As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe during my whole stay. The room was simple, but comfortable, and there was a nice touch with the kettle and some hot drink options in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful and welcoming.. location is incredibly convenient to City Center and Train station.. highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Choy Chow Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, it is good value for money because the hoel's location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, plenty of options for breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Choy Chow Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Right in the city centre and 2 minutes walk to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm room with comfortable bed and large shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities
Room was quite basic. Just a place to sleep but beds were comfy. Location was convenient. Staff was friendly. No major issues except the tv remote not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff team and cleanliness was very good. Location was excellent and it was easy to get to the train station. Breakfast was ok..the hot chocolate was delicious. Suggestions: muffins and non microwaved scrambled eggs (because they tasted hard), and the option to have fried eggs, seeded bread and grapes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good layover hotel

Excellent check in and service, modern room, but the bed was overly firm and small. Breakfast, when included in the room, is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfy bed and clean room - only downside is the area around the hotel being on the dodgy side, and the bathroom had a bit of a sewage smell. But such good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAUNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money. Room was clean, no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Fantastic value for money. Basic but very comfortable and the room is impressively well insulated against noise from the other rooms and street below
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Briant james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable location within the town near to all pubs, restaurants and shopping places.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can't fault it, top marks!

Very friendly and efficient receptionist, room itself and breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Seam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel on arra close to everything needed and clean, good shower and facilties
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty basic, just a suped up student accommodation really but does the basics for a night away. Breakfast was really nice and plentiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean room, comfortable bed. Close to the train station and shopping areas. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Breakfast was very good quality with pleny of choice and helpful staff so really 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oyinda

Friendly staff, Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy to check in. Room was clean and perfect for one night. Super close to the shops, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025