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7.9 / 10 Guest Rating

ibis Reading Centre

25A Friar Street, Reading, gb

ibis Reading Centre - main view

About the Property

Central Location and Convenient Transport Links
Located just 2 minutes' walk from Reading Railway Station, ibis Reading Centre offers easy access to the city's attractions and is a short train ride from London Paddington Station.

Comfortable Rooms and 24-Hour Bar
Featuring 182 air-cooled en-suite rooms, guests can relax in comfort. The on-site bar serves snacks round the clock, ensuring you're never hungry during your stay.

Accessible to Major Business and Sports Venues
Situated near GreenPark Business Park and the Madejski Stadium, ibis Reading Centre is the ideal choice for business travelers and sports fans alike.

Book your stay at ibis Reading Centre now for a convenient and enjoyable experience in Reading!

Facilities & Amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature). Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival. If you have any further question, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0189 533 500. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Twin Room

This room has a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a work desk. The private bathroom has a hairdryer.

15 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerRadio

Twin room with 2 beds

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$310.25

$248.2

Includes taxes & fees

Twin room with 2 beds

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$349.64

$279.71

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

7.9
Very Good5976 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the excellent location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness7.0
Service8.5
Location9.1
Room Quality7.5
Amenities7.5
Value for Money8.0
Food and Beverage7.5
Overall Experience8.0

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SUSANgbGB
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"clean and comfortable, fine for one night stay. staff efficient but not particularly welcoming"

7.0

room on the 5th floor was clean and comfortable. soft towels, shampoo and body wash provided

Some road noise during the night

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JulieusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Very close to train station. Clean and safe. Good breakfast.

Front desk check in wasn't overly welcoming and didn't share basic information such as breakfast times.

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BrunabrBR
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Localização ao lado da estação e da rua principal de compras. Cama confortável.

Banheiro um pouco apertado pra uma pessoa grande

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AnnaK16899
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Great stay"

10.0

Great location, right in the city centre. Check-in was smooth, our air conditioner didn't work unfortunately, but we called reception and got a new room immediately. Reception was always visible and helpful and kind. The cleanliness was above my expectation, everything was nice and cozy, pillows super comfortable. Outside of the hotel during the weekend nights there was a big gathering of homeless people and drunks shouting etc., unfortunately that's not the hotel's fault but it's a fact. I didn't feel unsafe because I was with my (male) partner but I would have felt unsafe if I was alone coming back to the hotel from a night out. Maybe if you stay during the weekend it's better to ask for a higher floor, we stayed on the 10th, and couldn't hear the street noise but i assume you can from lower levels. Breakfast was an absolute FEAST! We paid £8/person and everything was super tasty and fresh, we loved it. You also have the option to go to the spa of the neighbour hotel, and if you ask on reception you can get a discount for it. We had a good swim and sauna session, it was great. All in all I would definitely stay again, nice location, good food, friendly staff, clean room. Thank you!

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RogergbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Well designed Hotel near the railway station"

8.0

Near to the station for easy access into London on the Elizabeth’s line. The television worked well and the shower the toilet flush and the cold water supply. There was also an opening window with a security cable which allowed fresh air into the room. There was a chair and a desk suitable to work on and a comfortable bed and a wardrobe. The design of the room was quite innovative.

The Ruff nature of the St outside with Ruff sleepers literally next door at the Yorkshire building Society hide degree of litter on the streets in the early morning after the night before, but I accept this is not within the hotels remit.

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JohngbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Good but it could have been better."

8.0

Its proximity to the town and Reading station.

The breakfast could have been warmer, the plates are always cold and the orange and apple juice (I think it was apple juice it was so watery) wasn’t very nice.

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HenriettagbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Air conditioned room and good breakfast with friendly staff

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AndrewgbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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saltroseENGLAND
Verified booking
Solo travel
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"Great hotel, reasonably priced, central location."

10.0

Clean, comfortable centrally located hotel in Reading, less than five minutes' walk from the railway station. So convenient. Delicious buffet breakfast, and the entire cooked breakfast was gluten free. Staff friendly and helpful. Very close to some great stores, such as M&S and John Lewis. Like many large town and cities the centre of Reading isn't a great place to be an unaccompanied female at night (not the hotel's fault!) but the hotel is a great place to retreat to. Outside noise contained by shutting the windows. The hotel serve pizzas 24 hours a day, which would be good for families, and there is a little bar downstairs, and Novotel just next-door. This was my second visit and I hope to stay there again later this year.

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JonathangbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"It was good beds were comfortable and I would stay again"

8.0

Location was good for town centre

Noisy outside hotel which is out of hotels hands and also some guests were a little rowdy..I love my English breakfast but was not overly keen on the sausages

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