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ibis Reading Centre

Property class: 3

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

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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)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Reading

With a stay at ibis Reading Centre, you'll be centrally located in Reading, a 2-minute drive from Thames River and 9 minutes from Nirvana Spa. .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 - 0.3 km
  • John Lewis Reading - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Three Guineas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬2 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 transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 7 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 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 cot
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 organised 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Inese

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unhelpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

H

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay - friendly greeting. Clean and comfy room. No noise. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for a one night stay. Lighting could be improved as very dark in the room and no vanity mirror in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was freezing heater didn’t work shower was either freezing cold or boiling hot.guy on reception was really rude will definitely not be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and a good size. Bathroom door didn't close and tv didn't work. We reported the door to staff who offered a change of rooms but as we had unpacked we stayed put. Maintenance didn't turn up to fix it however. One of the lifts was out of order. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blessing

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Yatton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dead central. Very near railway station and Wetherspoons.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yeny Samaria

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and good breakfast. Bit of a walk to the nearest car park
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Very co venue my location for the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
noise levels Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady Mel and the Indian guy who checked us in were great ! Thank you for your service guys! Would love to stay with you IBIS again ! Clean hotel and perfect location and it snowed the next day haha. Great Stay !🤘
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's ok. The bathroom was a bit smelly. Anyway, the room was ok and the bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Lounge was nice, great for remote working. Early check in was very helpful and the staff were friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not partake in the breakfast or use the bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Oli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The guy behind the desk was fine but he needed another staff member to help him
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaydil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025