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ibis Reading Centre

Property class: 3

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A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a patterned wall.
A reception desk with a digital display, a potted plant, and a modern interior design.
The entrance to an ibis hotel with a reception desk, glass doors, and a sign above the entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a city view.
A modern hotel with a glass facade and a red-brick base.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $63
$53 nightly
$63 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a large abstract painting above the bed.

Double SweetRoom by ibis

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wall-mounted artwork, and a door.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Reading

A stay at ibis Reading Centre places you in the heart of Reading, within a 15-minute walk of River Thames and John Lewis Reading. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Reading Museum and Town Hall and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Forbury Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forbury Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Broad Street Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Guineas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Ibis Reading Centre offers 182 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a reception hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of ibis Reading Centre, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Ibis Reading Centre has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 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 used
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast selection, hotel well situated for travel and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms on the small size and bed seemed uncomfortable but apart from that great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good breakfast, beds were comfortable, good location, extra pillows were a plus
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly especially Amy on the desk 😍
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Disha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent buffet breakfast, staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing value and phenominal staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast was fantastic . so much choice presentation was lovely .aĺl staff very helpful .bedroom was very clean .shower was spotless .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, convenient location for central Reading. I booked last minute and upon arrival, Marissa was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
extremely friendly helpful staff member at check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mrs SM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did the job for a budget hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffing, nice location, seems to be a bit aged
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are superb. Breakfast excellent selection & choice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent chain hotel in city centre close to railway station, no problem with noise despite being near the night life. Would use again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent - room adequate, clean & tidy. Breakfast is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026