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About the Hotel

25A Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
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Close to The Museum of Reading
Great
8.0
7.9
/10
3.1
3.9
/5

Ibis Reading Centre Hotel is located a 16-minute walk from Christchurch Meadows as well as features 24-hour reception and wake-up calls. There is also a car park.

Location

The historic Reading Market Town is 550 metres away, while Reading train station is within easy reach of this hotel. The Ibis Reading Centre is within 5 minutes' walk of The Museum of Reading and 2.5 km from Cole University Museum of Zoology.

Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Victoria Park, situated 0.9 km away. The extensive medieval Reading Abbey Ruins can also be found within a few blocks of this 3-star hotel.

The nearest bus stop is Friar Street, around 5 minutes away by car.

Rooms

Ibis Reading Centre Hotel offers 182 rooms with coffee and tea making equipment, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. The rooms have soundproof windows as well as carpeted flooring. Guests can take advantage of a walk-in shower, a separate toilet, and a sink, along with hair dryers and bath sheets supplied in the bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

The restaurant The Bugle is located 50 metres away.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Forbury Gardens for a relaxing stroll and stunning views.
  • Try the 'Reading sausage' at the local markets for a true taste.
  • Explore the interactive exhibits at the Museum of English Rural Life.
  • Catch a show at the Hexagon Theatre for great local performances.
  • Wander through the historic Reading Abbey ruins for a glimpse of history.
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Ibis Reading Centre Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Twin Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Double SweetRoom
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Ibis Reading Centre Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.9/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Ibis Reading Centre Hotel Location

25A Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
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25A Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
Nearby
Museum
The Museum of Reading
900 ft
Park
Forbury Gardens
1300 ft
The Oracle Shopping Centre
Reading
1800 ft
Art object
Statue of Queen Victoria
600 ft
Church
Greyfriars Church
900 ft
Church
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin
900 ft
Church
St Laurence's Church
800 ft
Gallery
The Lemon Grove Gallery Ltd
900 ft
6 Abbey Street
Chestnut Walk
1700 ft
Mall
Broad Street Mall
1100 ft
26 The Forbury
Maiwand Lion
1300 ft
Night club
Q Club
300 ft
1 Queen's Rd
Grosvenor Casino Reading Central
1500 ft
Reading Museum
Britain's Bayeux Tapestry
700 ft
Mall
John Lewis & Partners
700 ft
Church
Church of S Giles-in-Reading
1800 ft
Restaurants
The Bugle
100 ft
144 Friar Street
Sapana Home
300 ft
5 Queen Victoria Street
Quantum Web Cafe
400 ft
7 Union Street
Subway
300 ft
Unit 4 Brunel Arcade Station Approach Unit 4 Brunel Arcade Station Approach
Yates
400 ft
The Former Post Office Friar Street
The Monk's Retreat
500 ft
163 Friar Street
7 Flowers & Tea
400 ft
4 Cross Street
Puree
700 ft
Pitch 5 Broad Street
Walkabout
500 ft
Wiston Terrace
Getting around
City Centre
Reading5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
London Heathrow (LHR)68 min  ·  27.8 mi
Southampton (SOU)110 min  ·  45.5 mi
Train
Reading Train Station4 min  ·  1000 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP12 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Greek, Hindi, Slovak
Year renovated:
2006
Number of floors:
14
Number of rooms:
182

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Ibis Reading Centre Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1897 verified reviews
7.7/10
Very good
77%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Comfort
8.4/10
Facilities
7.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Location
9.2/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.4/10
Staff
8.7/10
Value for money
8.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 1281 reviews
4/5
based on 4751 reviews
8.0/10
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