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ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Reception hall
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$63
$52 nightly
$63 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 13 - Feb 14

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25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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 Thames River 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 - 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 - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Hotel with a restaurant, near Thames River
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
  • 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

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Jason

Stayed 1 night 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

6/10 Okay

Jean A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tired rooms with maintenance issues

Stayed two different nights in one week and had issues in each room. First night the tap was loose fitting and moved each time you changed temperature. The air con wouldn’t cool the room so had to keep window open which was noisy. The second night after unpacking we found the tv wasn’t working. This is the second time this has happened. Got moved to a new room where the shower sits in the holder, it wasn’t tight so the shower head was not at the right angle and only pointed down so had to be held to have a shower. The area around the base of the tap was dirty/mouldy. All rooms we were in looked tired and needed a refresh and bit of maintenance. The best thing about the hotel is the location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parminder

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Choy Chow Vincent, WILLOUGHBY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rate is a lot lower than the other hotels. Overall it is value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We had a lovely three day holiday. The room was perfect,very clean.The only thing wrong was the television did’t work. We reported this on Friday night,and it was suppose to get fixed the next day but it never was repaired.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great except for no working aircon in the room wo quite a hot night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal place to base yourself out of for a reasonable price and if wanted to have easy access to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Couldnt get the shower to have hot running water Tv had sound no picture. Stains on catpet and curtains. Breakfast on second day was cold despite being down just after opening .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not able to go to the bar. Parking was not that good.
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

Choy Chow Vincent, WILLOUGHBY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's located in the city center of Reading. Close to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Appreciate that I get what I pay for and £50 for a night is a bargain. I would have been a lot happier with working air con.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Friday night stay with friends

Air handler was very noisy and had to be shut down and window opened . This was then accompanied by noise from Friar street overnight . Bed was good with power and usb by the bed , shower cubicle was clean and functioning well
View from 8th floor of the 12 floors available
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room 810 has a leaky sink, made all my clothes wet when I emptied the sink..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Viral

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very Basic amenities
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lights didn’t work with key card in room so was given another room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025