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ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 10-minute walk to Thames River

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Double SweetRoom by ibis

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

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • Forbury Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hexagon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Oakford Social Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

Hotel with a restaurant, 10-minute walk to Thames River
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 securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. 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.

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
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8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,001 reviews
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The price is $91
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Is there parking available 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.

Is ibis Reading Centre good for couples?

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, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at ibis Reading Centre?

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

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE

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

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Utterly hideous bed. If you like sleeping on concrete, this is for you. I got about 2 hours sleep and in the morning i felt like i had been pushed down stairs. I rang reception about 7pm to see if they had a mattress topper, any rooms with softer beds or even another quilt. The man on the desk could not give a toss and just said NO NO NO. didn't even listen to my reasons. He said house keeping had gone home. So in a big hotel in the center of Reading, you will not get any help at all after 7pm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, plenty of options for breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sian Joan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One up for a hostel. Lots of dodgy people around outside by the corner shop
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean smart
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic but convenient

We usually stay at the Ibis when passing through Reading. It is convenient for the station, practical and good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not enough staff on, my kettle was so dodgy had to fiddle with it to get it working, bathroom needs a better clean as lots of hard water marks, food selection was poor, tv didn’t connect to phone, staff was to busy to help!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Natalija

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's good, nut could be better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Harvinder

Rooms could use a fridge, a deep scrub to get rid of spiders under the bed, clean elevators
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, clean basic room, nice lobby/lounge/bar area, great views (room was on the 14th floor).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwong Khiam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located near the train station, making it very convenient for us to make day trips to other cities as Reading is a major train hub. We like the room configuration too. Although the room is small but it has everything we need. Of course we like the price, really good value for money.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

4/10 Poor

Tadeusz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not a great experience.

Toilet smelled and the pod moved around like being onba ship. Couldn't get the aircon to work. Don't stay if you have a car. Nowhere to park encomically.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

H

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

Great value

Fantastic value for money. Basic but very comfortable and the room is impressively well insulated against noise from the other rooms and street below
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Mediocre

Zero parking here, due to it being slap bang in the centre! Parking was a 10 min ish walk. Car park is reduced from £14 per a 24hr period, to £7 when the hotel validate your parking ticket. Issues with room. Moved room, then issues with second room. Offered a complimentary breakfast which was mediocre at best. Couldn’t fault the staff. All polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average stay

Wasn’t the cleanest hotel. Room was very basic and dirty, but somewhere to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneesh

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

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice vibe. Inexpensive. Clean. Small shower. No fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlene

Liked: Amenities
The reception area appeared to be understaffed because I had to wait a while to be seen on 2 occasions. Staff- Polite, friendly and approachable. Room: Bed was comfortable, firm mattress and a good height. Pillows nice and firm. The bathroom wasn't cleaned properly, I had to clean the toilet and the sink had a couple of little black particles (looked like fluff), on the sides. Flooring in the bathroom wasn't cleaned properly. The carpet outside the bathroom was filthy. Window should have been open to let air in. The bedroom chair wasn't comfortable, should be padded. Tea selection wasn't great, (only one peppermint teabag). Breakfast- the scrambled eggs had water in it, the food (mushrooms, beans, eggs, and bacon was all cold. The hot chocolate was beautiful though 😍 Great location, close to amenities and local shops. This is the second time I've stayed at the Ibis and I like it, however in comparison to another hotel I've stayed at in Reading, which was slightly cheaper, improvements need to be made.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value

Very central. Room was comfortable and clean. TV a like limited in channels, but worked. Bathroom functional if a little tired. Staff really friendly and for the price I paid, amazing value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satoru, Tokyo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and breakfast were good.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAUNA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money. Room was clean, no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

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

Good layover hotel

Excellent check in and service, modern room, but the bed was overly firm and small. Breakfast, when included in the room, is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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