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Novotel Reading Centre

Reading , 25b Friar Street (Show on Map)

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Info Centrally located property with easy access to restaurants, shops and main city's attraction. Heated swimming pool and sauna are available for guests to relax.

Summary of reviewsNovotel Reading Centre is a great choice for those seeking convenience and accessibility. The hotel's location is exceptional with only a short stroll away from Reading station and situated right in the heart of the town centre. The surrounding areas offer an array of restaurants, bars and shops perfect for a day or night out. Guests praised the size and cleanliness of the rooms, making it a comfortable stay. The hotel offers a great breakfast with lots of options to choose from, including gluten-free and vegetarian choices. Children eat for free, making it a family-friendly destination. The hotel boasts exceptional service provided by a friendly and accommodating staff. The Novotel Reading Centre offers guests the perfect stay in a clean and well-maintained hotel. The hotel's pool and leisure center facilities are a fantastic addition to the hotel's amenities with guests enjoying its accessibility and the fact that it is open all day. Families with children also appreciate the pool with some commenting that it is a great asset and loved by kids. The Novotel Reading Centre is located in a happening spot in the city with easy access to shops, bars and restaurants. Guests praised the proximity of the hotel to the bars and nightlife. The hotel's beds are extra comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep. Overall, Novotel Reading Centre provides excellent facilities and an affordable place to stay in an excellent location.
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Size of the gym: 12 m² (129 ft²)

Gym equipment:

Treadmill(s) - Stationery bicycle(s) - Rowing machine(s) - Elliptical(s) - etc.

Exercise machine(s) - Multi exercise station(s) - Special-purpose exercise device(s) - etc.

Training bench(es) - Dumbbell sets - Barbell sets - Kettlebells - etc.

Resistance bands - Balance trainers - etc.

Cost for using the gym: Cost per hour: £ 8

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Room Types

Superior Twin Room Spacious room with a work desk and internet access. Also features a minibar, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and a 32-inch LCD TV.

Executive Room Large room with Nespresso coffee machine, iPod dock, bathrobe, free internet access and phone calls.

Superior Room - Room Only Non - refundable Providing free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Room - Mobility Accessible The unit has 1 bed.

About Novotel Reading Centre

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Guest Reviews

7.7

Good

Location

Novotel Reading Centre is a lovely place to stay at if you seek convenience and accessibility. The hotel's location is exceptional with only a short stroll away from Reading station and situated right in the heart of the town centre. The surrounding areas offer an array of restaurants, bars and shops perfect for a day or night out. Guests praised the size and cleanliness of the rooms, making it a comfortable stay. Although parking is a little tricky to find, the hotel's location is superb as it is close to alternative public car parks within the city. Overall, the Novotel Reading Centre provides excellent facilities and an affordable place to stay in an excellent location.

Breakfast

Guests at Novotel Reading Centre hotel can enjoy a great breakfast with lots of options to choose from, including gluten-free and vegetarian choices. Children eat for free, making it a family-friendly destination. However, there were some mixed experiences with breakfast with some guests finding it a disappointment due to slow food replenishment, a lack of basic items like coffee, butter and milk or small quantities and poor quality of cooked breakfast items. Despite this, some guests still found the breakfast to be satisfactory and fresh with an impressive choice on offer. Room service for breakfast was available but could be hit or miss. The breakfast room service could arrive late or cold and the kitchen was understaffed leading to shortages of food. The cleanliness of the rooms could also be a concern. Overall, while the breakfast experience at this hotel may vary, guests can still have a decent start to their day with most of what they need.

Rooms

If you're looking for a hotel in Reading with spacious and comfortable rooms, Novotel Reading Centre is a great choice. The large rooms are clean with lovely comfy beds and all the facilities you need for your stay. The hotel is in an ideal location, making it easy to explore the city. The interconnecting rooms are perfect for groups of friends or families and the USB speakers in the rooms are a nice touch. While some reviews mentioned the rooms are a bit dated with stained carpets, others have praised the modern amenities and well laid-out rooms. Additionally, there were some issues with cleanliness and a few guests reported unpleasant smells and stains in their rooms. However, overall, guests have enjoyed their stay with many highlighting the exceptional comfort of the beds and the spaciousness of the rooms.

Beds

If you're looking for a comfortable night's sleep, the Novotel Reading Centre has got you covered. Guests have praised the hotel's beds, describing them as nice, comfy and SO comfortable! The spacious rooms also ensure that guests can stretch out and relax in their comfortable surroundings. While some found the beds to be a bit too firm, others described them as extra comfortable. The only downside was the small size of the double pull-out bed. Overall, guests seemed happy with their comfortable accommodations and the only complaints were isolated issues of hard mattresses and no hot water.

Cleanliness

Novotel Reading Centre offers guests the perfect stay in a clean and well-maintained hotel. The rooms are comfortable and tidy with excellent facilities and everything working as it should. The hotel is a great central location with friendly and overall nice staff. The areas throughout the hotel are kept in great condition with a pleasant smell throughout. The rooms are immaculate and although there have been a few small stains on the sheets or carpets, the hotel remains very clean. However, some guests found that the bathroom and carpets in their room weren't quite up to standard and the changing rooms and baby changing toilets could do with a deep clean. Overall, Novotel Reading Centre is an easy, clean and comfortable place to stay.

Staff

Novotel Reading Centre is a hotel that boasts exceptional service provided by a friendly and accommodating staff. Guests are greeted with pleasant and warm greetings from the receptionists, such as Racquel and Marissa, who go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. The staff are always polite, professional and customer-oriented, making them superb and amazing in the eyes of the guests. Despite some negative feedback on some of the front desk staff, the majority of the staff are friendly and helpful and even the cleaning staff are fantastic. The outstanding feature of the hotel is service from staff like Racquel, who is knowledgeable about the local area and always accommodating to guests' requests, making their stay enjoyable. With staff like this, Novotel Reading Centre is a great destination for travelers looking for excellent service with a smile.

Wi-Fi

The Novotel Reading Centre appears to have some issues with its WiFi service. Guests have left reviews sharing their frustration with the lack of connectivity during their stay, citing issues with logging on, non-existent service and the internet being unavailable for their entire visit. However, these negative comments are balanced with some positive reviews stating the Wi-Fi was good, making communication and work easier. Despite a lack of information in the room about the WiFi service, guests acknowledge the staff's prompt response to address the issue.

Gym

The Novotel Reading Centre hotel boasts a well-equipped gym with free weights and cardio machines that guests have mentioned looking nice. In addition to the gym, guests can enjoy using the pool and leisure center for free, which have been described as winning facilities. Although some equipment in the gym was reported to be non-functional, guests overall had positive experiences with the gym. However, the spa area which includes a sauna, steam room and small swimming pool were described as being dirty and unclean. Despite this, the hotel offers bar and restaurant services and some have even suggested signing up for gym memberships at the hotel.

Pool

Guests of Novotel Reading Centre seem to be pleased with the hotel's pool and leisure center facilities. The indoor, heated pool is mentioned several times in positive reviews with guests enjoying its accessibility and the fact that it is open all day. Families with children also appreciate the pool with some commenting that it is a great asset and loved by kids. While some reviews note that the pool can get crowded at times, many still find it a fantastic addition to the hotel's amenities. The occasional negative review mentions issues with the pool temperature or cleanliness, but overall, guests seem to enjoy using it. Overall, the Novotel Reading Centre offers a lovely stay with a winning pool in the heart of the city.

Family

Novotel Reading Centre is a great place for families with children looking for an enjoyable stay. The hotel provides a family atmosphere and professional service that adults will appreciate. The children can dine for free and the breakfast offers lots of choices for even the pickiest eaters. The hotel staff is very accommodating and will make sure that children's needs are met. Parents can relax in the bar while their kids play with crayons and colouring books or board games. The hotel's biggest asset is its swimming pool and leisure centre, which families really love. Furthermore, the hotel allows guests to use it to drop off/pick up luggage or their young children at late after NYE celebration. The great customer service and friendly staff are another reason to choose Novotel Reading Centre for your family vacation. However, some rooms can be a tight fit for families of four. Overall, it's a lovely weekend stay for families and worth every penny.

Nightlife

The Novotel Reading Centre is located in a happening spot in the city with easy access to shops, bars and restaurants. Guests praised the proximity of the hotel to the bars and nightlife. Although some guests experienced noise from the street at night, they appreciated the convenience of being close to entertainment and restaurant options. The hotel is also a great choice for students who love to enjoy their nightlife in Reading. So, if you're looking for a hotel in the heart of the city with lots of activities to do, Novotel Reading Centre could be a great option for you!

Yes, Novotel Reading Centre has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Novotel Reading Centre.

Yes, Novotel Reading Centre welcomes dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Novotel Reading Centre.

Yes, Novotel Reading Centre has a gym. For more information, read the answers to the Gym questionnaire

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