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Amenities
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UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge

3-star hotel in Reading with restaurant and bar/lounge

8.2/10 Very good

999 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

Bar

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

Guests rated this location 9.0/10 - Wonderful

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
UNESCO Sustainable Property
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Computer station
Front desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff

For families

Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

In Reading City Centre
Thames River - 2 min drive
Oracle - 7 min drive
University of Reading - 5 min drive
Lapland UK - 19 min drive

Getting around

Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 41 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 60 min drive
Reading Station - 3 min walk
Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 3 min walk
Reading West Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

McDonald's - 1 min walk
Caffè Nero - 1 min walk
Wendy's - 1 min walk
The Blagrave Arms - 3 min walk
Itsu - 2 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Located near a train station, ibis Reading Centre is a great choice for a stay in Reading. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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 or hotter

Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing 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 sanitiser provided

Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service

This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

182 rooms
Arranged over 14 floors

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in time from 3:00 PM until 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome

Internet

Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Off-site parking within 0.4 mi (GBP 7 per day); discounts available

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

Computer station

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2006
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Reception hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Handrails in stairwells

Languages

English
Filipino
French
Hindi
Hungarian
Polish
Portuguese
Spanish

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Alarm clock
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Daily housekeeping

Special features

Awards and affiliations

This property has signed the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8.95 for adults and GBP 4.48 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability)

Pets

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

Parking

Parking is available off-site and costs GBP 7 per day (0.4 mi away; open 24 hours)
Parking height restrictions apply

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.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).This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

ibis Reading Centre Hotel

Ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading

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

Does ibis Reading Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, ibis Reading Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at ibis Reading Centre?

This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.

Are pets allowed at ibis Reading Centre?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at ibis Reading Centre?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at ibis Reading Centre?

You can check in from 3:00 PM - 5 AM. There's a charge of GBP 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near ibis Reading Centre?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around ibis Reading Centre like?

Ibis Reading Centre is in Reading City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Reading Station and 3 minutes' walk from Oracle. Travellers say that the area is central and good for shopping.

8.2

Very good

8.7/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.3/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Very good

27 March 2023

1 night stay.

Hotel good central location 10 min walk to offsite parking, Drinks no hand pumps working and no lager in bottles so did not have one. Staff friendly all else good