ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property
Relax with drinks by your side or explore nearby attractions on two wheels.

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Bar (on property)
Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Exterior
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 194
AED 233 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
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
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
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
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
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
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 3 min walk
  • Hexagon - 9 min walk
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 16 min walk
  • University of Reading - 5 min drive

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
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), an electric car charging station, and an elevator
  • A vegetable garden, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Laundry services, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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)

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Highchair
  • 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

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 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • 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)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

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 at the property
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.

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ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 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

helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near the train station and the high street. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will use this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heysaraj

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

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

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and attentive service. Very clean, simple rooms with pretty good noise management although some late night noise from nearby bars/clubs. Very convenient to station and Reading is extremely well serviced by buses. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ritchie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

6/10 Okay

Laura

Located in a very central area of Reading which was convenient however room was very basic. There was no hand towel in the bathroom and the curtains were all stained. No one on reception when I arrived so had to wait for staff to check in. Novotel next door is so much nicer considering the two hotels are intertwined
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel , uncomfortable single beds ..
Easy check in , room was very tidy. Nice hot shower. The only downside was the twin room beds were uncomfortable , breakfast was ok , lots of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff; good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central stay.
Very central, comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Comfortable room, peaceful place to stay. The staff was helpful and very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very convenient property only a block from the train and walkable to the rest of Reading. Staff is awesome and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Suk Yee

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You know what you get at an Ibis hotel
You know what you get when you stay at Ibis. The quality of the breakfast bar is good but not as good as it used to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Staff & service
No luxury but convenient for the railway station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

linda

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