ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property
Eco-certified Reading hotel in Reading City Centre with a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Front of property
Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The price is AED 191
AED 230 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 January 2025

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double SweetRoom by ibis

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Reading - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blagrave Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Eco-certified hotel near Thames River
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at ibis Reading Centre. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A computer station, a vegetable garden, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish

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 1969 ft (GBP 7 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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 available
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
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

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.

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 eco-certified 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.

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heysaraj

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is OK. I always come to this hotel when I am in town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being in the town centre, perfect for going out to pubs clubs and shopping. Good rate for overnight parking at ibis parking just a 5 minute walk away
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Suk Yee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Won’t choose this hotel again
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Obrian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very quick and easy check in / check out. Great value for money. Very central. Close to lots of takeaways etc.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to train station and town centre. Room was tired, stains on carpet. It’s more functional than exceptional. It suited my need as I arrived late and only stayed one night. Wi-Fi didn’t work in my room. Did mention it to reception who told me iPhones don’t always work?!? I noted it worked in reception just not my room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I would try another Ibis. I would not choose to stay at this hotel again, though. Design flaw in bathrooms impacting plumbing. Bathroom smelled funky. Great location. Lovely reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk from the station and to all the shops and restaurants. Basic but very clean, well maintained and good value, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steven, Westminster

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Ibis Reading Center is very helpful. The hotel is centrally located, near the train station and other sites such as the Abbey ruins and Reading Gaol.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like all customer service 10 out10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Len

Disliked: Cleanliness
I stayed in room 1014 overnight Sep 27/28. I noticed some discoloration on the bathroom door frame floor that looked like dried blood. I am trying to attach the photos that I took if it but can't somehow attach them. When checking in, was given room key but it didn't open the door. I had to return to the lobby with my baggage to get a key that worked. It seems that the counter staff has been playing jokes on each other when key my key was issued! After a long train journey, it was not something I found funny!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Raj

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was in need of some refurbishment but cheap enough for my needs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

ann

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

HUMOUD

Liked: Staff & service
- Checking in & out was good - WiFi was not performing by all means .. vey bad - house keeping was good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daryn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024