ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Relax in the lounge area with a comfortable sofa and stylish seating options.
Hotel with a modern multi-story design and flat roof.
Enter the ibis Hotels Reading Centre through a glass door, offering a clear view into the hotel's interior, where a reception desk and seating area await.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a minimalist design and digital display showing room rates and services.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed and two bedside tables, each with a wall-mounted lamp.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Oracle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • University of Reading
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Room options

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double SweetRoom by ibis

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

Located in Reading City Centre, ibis Reading Centre is next to John Lewis Reading and Reading Museum and Town Hall. This 182-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hexagon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

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 with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests of ibis Reading Centre enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a reception hall. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. This smoke-free hotel also has a TV in a common area.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

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, 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Photos in the property description reflect the brand standard and are shown for illustrative purposes only.
  • 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

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

Are free cancellation options available at ibis Reading Centre?

Ibis Reading Centre provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to ibis Reading Centre?

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

Will I be able to park at ibis Reading Centre?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking for GBP 7 per day (discounts available).

Does ibis Reading Centre include a casino on the premises?

No, ibis Reading Centre doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at ibis Reading Centre?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at ibis Reading Centre?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at ibis Reading Centre?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does ibis Reading Centre have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, ibis Reading Centre serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does ibis Reading Centre allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at ibis Reading Centre for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night.

Does ibis Reading Centre have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to ibis Reading Centre?

The closest major airport to ibis Reading Centre is Farnborough (FAB), which is 22.8 mi away (49 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 27.8 mi away (40-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at ibis Reading Centre?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at ibis Reading Centre.

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1003 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

Ron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet,, excellent value for money and great view from top floor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Fei

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located with good facilities and helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shower was amazing and bed was comfortable.

It was basic but for the price I paid i was expecting that. It waa comfortable and the shower was amazing!!! Usually you dont have much room in a hotel shower but it was huge and so easy to change the temerpature which isnt always easy to do. Overall, i would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Ideal for our short break in Reading

Ideally situated, convenient for Rail and City Centre. Good breakfast. Staff helpful. Only niggle is siting of soap dispenser in shower. Too high to expel liquid into hand
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed previously and have never had any issues. Shower made horrible loud noise when hot water kicked in and was kept awake by noise from other guests most of the night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot fault the staff, the rooms or the attention to detail at all. My overall rating was unfortunately due to the fire alarm going off at 0130 this morning, due to a fault. It made for quite a disturbed nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wash basin drain opener needs to be fixed for proper drainage.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Krishma

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean and comfortable, friendly staff

Staff pleasant and helpful throughout our stay. Hotel slightly dated but clean and well equipped, certainly adequate for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marco

Liked: Room comfort

It's ok

The room was good. The power plug near the bed was broken. The bathroom was clean, but they could have cleaned the floor a bit better. There were some signs of wear and tear in it and in the lift as well. The bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adaeze

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

Standard hotel, can't complain. Strange smell from the shower but it worked
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Good location and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Below average

Below average basic hotel. Hallway smelt of marijuana. Staff were rude on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pleasant stay

The hotel is in a good position , being close to train station and then the outdoor high street. A short walk to the nicer Oracle. At night it was very noisy,, also I wouldn’t have felt safe on my own around as lots of undesirables lurking. Although room was comfortable enough it’s all quite basic. The bathroom especially needs updating. It’s a pod and the door creaked so much to shower. Not much room in there at all and especially to put a shower bag. Staff are very friendly and welcoming and we were allowed to book in early and also got free drinks for becoming members. Very nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025