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25B Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
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Close to The Oracle
Very good
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Situated just 1.1 km from King's Meadow, the 4-star modern Novotel Reading Centre hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas, and a private parking lot on site. This Reading hotel offers a banquet hall, within 25 minutes' walk of Courage Public Park, making it an attractive choice.

Location

The hotel is centrally located near a shopping district, right near The Museum of Reading. The Church of St James & St William of York is around 700 metres from the Novotel Reading, and London Heathrow airport is 45 km away.

The accommodation also has a central location, in close proximity to the theme park "Forbury Gardens".

This hotel is near a train station and nearly 10 minutes' walk from Reading train station.

Rooms

There are 179 rooms at the Novotel, each of them has an iron with ironing board, as well as entertainment amenities such as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They offer private bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower along with hairdryers and toiletries.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served from 06:30 till 10:00. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge bar. Nearby restaurants, including Burger King is in the vicinity of the property.

Leisure & Business

Novotel Reading Centre hotel offers a gym and a sauna for an additional fee so you could have extra comfort during your stay. This Reading hotel has a heated swimming pool for your convenience. Alternatively, guests can exercise in a leisure club.

Must-do experiences

  • Savor a traditional Cornish pasty at the Cheese & Pie Emporium.
  • Visit the historic Reading Abbey ruins for a glimpse into history.
  • Discover local art at the Museum of Reading's fascinating exhibitions.
  • Stroll through Forbury Gardens and enjoy a picnic by the statue.
  • Don't miss the bustling Reading Farmers' Market every Thursday.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Executive Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Room Mobility Accessible
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Room Room Only Non refundable
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

25B Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
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25B 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
1900 ft
Art object
Statue of Queen Victoria
700 ft
Mall
The Oracle
2000 ft
Church
Greyfriars Church
900 ft
Church
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin
900 ft
Church
St Laurence's Church
900 ft
Gallery
The Lemon Grove Gallery Ltd
900 ft
6 Abbey Street
Chestnut Walk
1800 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
1600 ft
Reading Museum
Britain's Bayeux Tapestry
800 ft
Mall
John Lewis & Partners
800 ft
Restaurants
Revolucion de Cuba Reading
100 ft
138-141 Friar Street
Cosmo
200 ft
35-38 Friar Street
Treatz Reading
200 ft
29 Friar Street
Pitcher & Piano
300 ft
18 Friar Street
Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar at Malmaison Reading
500 ft
18-20 Station Road Great Western House
Kokoro
400 ft
13 Queen Victoria Street
Malmaison
600 ft
18-20 Station Road Great Western House
Memory Of Sichuan
400 ft
109 Friar Street
Nibsy's
700 ft
26 Cross Street
Itsu
600 ft
31 Queen Victoria Street
Getting around
City Centre
Reading5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)68 min  ·  27.8 mi
Southampton Airport (SOU)110 min  ·  45.5 mi
Train
Reading Train Station3 min  ·  700 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
Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at GBP 20 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP18 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Japanese, Polish, Tagalog / Filipino
Number of floors:
13
Number of rooms:
179
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