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pentahotel Reading

4.0 star property
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Serves lunch and dinner
Sports facility
Serves lunch and dinner
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Oxford Road, Reading, England, RG1 7RH
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬
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Room options

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Room (Penta Plus) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room (Penta Plus)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (penta) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room (penta)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Penta Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Penta Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Reading

Located in Reading City Centre, pentahotel Reading is next to popular attractions like Broad Street Mall and Hexagon. This 206-room hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Broad Street Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hexagon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reading Civic Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oracle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 9 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hope Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Reading - ‬2 min walk

About this property

pentahotel Reading

At pentahotel Reading, guests enjoy features like a gym, in-room fitness, and free WiFi in public areas. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center.
38-inch Smart TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles and desks. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and in-room fitness.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking for GBP 14 per day; reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 9.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Penta Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,920 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Elliptical machine
  • Free weights
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Rowing machine
  • Stationary bicycle
  • Treadmill
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests may request late check-out at 3 PM on Sundays. It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests are required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorization upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 25.00 per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.5 for adults and GBP 9.75 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 14 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at pentahotel Reading?

Pentahotel Reading offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to pentahotel Reading?

This hotel is situated in Reading City Centre, just steps from Hexagon and Broad Street Mall, and within a short walk of Oracle. You'll also find Thames River and Reading Museum and Town Hall less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at pentahotel Reading?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking for GBP 14 per day (reservations required).

Does pentahotel Reading include a casino at the property?

No, pentahotel Reading doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at pentahotel Reading?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at pentahotel Reading?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and private dining.

Are there hot tubs at pentahotel Reading?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does pentahotel Reading have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, pentahotel Reading serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Penta Lounge.

Will pentahotel Reading allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at pentahotel Reading for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does pentahotel Reading have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from pentahotel Reading?

The closest major airport to pentahotel Reading is Farnborough (FAB), which is 21.7 mi away (44 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is around 22.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at pentahotel Reading?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at pentahotel Reading.

Does pentahotel Reading have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at pentahotel Reading if that's in your vacation plans.

pentahotel Reading Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff had difficulty understanding english. Room was noisy as the window whilst secured shut had space in the sealing and was cool. The heating contols saind it was 26 but it was not a suna probably nearer 18 degrees. Otherwise the hotel was ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kristi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vibe was really cool, staff was very helpful and breakfast was super good. The hallways are very dark. Couldn’t see where to put my key a few times. Room was clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom and bathroom was very clean and breakfast was well cooked and was satisfactory for most people's taste buds.There was a variety of food and the hotel had a really tasty banana loaf,which was very moist and light. The area was very convenient and easy to access. The only thing I was unhappy about was the rust on the wire shower rack and brown marks at the bottom of the shower screen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Catalin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable hotel great convenient location. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
The stay wasn't as good as the first time we stayed. The room seems to not be as clean and tidy and their was parts of the decore coming off especially in the bathroom a bove the shower. The ceiling had crumbling paint and the toilet had a brown stain in the bowl. The sink again wasn't tidy as it was last year. The bed also wasn't comfortable, it's advertised as a king size bed, which infact was two single beds joined together leaving a uncomfortable crack down the middle of the bed. Also no king size duvet, rather two single duvets, no very nice when trying to relax with my wife. All in all not a great stay, but not the worst we have encountered. Think the hotel needs a revamp and maybe putting in a comfortable bed with a comfortable mattress without any cracks down the bed and a proper king size duvet to have a good night's sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and bathroom was clean and a good size Check in was fast and problem free Not enough words to describe breakfast - well stocked,hot food was hot and a great choice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good overall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

SONIA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabine

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms desperately need an uplift, soiled and faulty furniture, dusty ceiling, stained communal carpets that are not regularly hoovered, abrupt reception staff when approached with issues. Suggested I leave at 9 pm shortly after I'd reported the issues even though I'm heavily pregnant, and book elsewhere for a full refund. I was treated with contempt. Overall a terible stay. I hadn't been to the PH Reading since 2019, it's become a cheap hostel. Disappointed as I expected more from Pentahotel. Hotels.com promptly refunded my second night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Demetris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Was allocated a room that already had a guest in it. When I was given an alternative room the hallway immediately outside stank of people smoking weed. The curtains didn’t cover the whole window so had street light shining on the bed all night. Shower gel was empty and wasn’t topped up on request. Breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ollie

Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanie Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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