Ibis Reading Centre Hotel

Ibis Reading Centre Hotel

$$$$|View on mapReading, United Kingdom|
8.2
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Ibis Reading Centre Hotel
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Overview

The 3-star Ibis Reading Centre Hotel lies 1.4 km from Knockout Escape Rooms and just off a railway station. This Reading hotel offers 182 rooms and reliable services maintained by professional staff.

Location

Thanks to its central location, the property is right in the centre of Reading, within close distance of Reading. The hotel is 6 minutes' walk from Reading Crown Court Courthouse and merely 8 minutes' stroll from The Oracle Shopping Mall. The accommodation is just off a business park and is 10 minutes by car from RedKangaroo Trampoline Park Reading Leisure Centre. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit St. James & St. William of York Church, a popular place of worship located quite close to Ibis Reading Centre Hotel.

For those travelling from afar, London Heathrow airport is 36 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The rooms are equipped with a sofa and a work desk, as well as sound-proofed windows for guests' comfort. Along with coffee and tea making facilities, they also have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to keep you entertained. Offering guest toiletries for guests' comfort, the private bathrooms are fitted with a roll-in shower. Some of these modern rooms have views of the city.

Eat & Drink

The restaurant is open daily for breakfast. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. The Corn Stores offers a selection of British delicacies and lies 5 minutes' walk from this eco-friendly hotel.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
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
Building
Year renovated:2006
Number of floors:14
Number of rooms:182
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Rooms and availability

Standard Twin Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking
Standard Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed2 Single beds
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

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 view

  • City view

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Ibis Reading Centre Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 131 C$
📏 Distance to centre 400 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.0
✈️ Distance to airport 44.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport London Heathrow, LHR

Location
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25A Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
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25A Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Museum
The Museum of Reading
250 m
Park
Forbury Gardens
370 m
The Oracle Shopping Centre
Reading
530 m
Art object
Statue of Queen Victoria
180 m
Church
Greyfriars Church
260 m
Church
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin
250 m
Church
St Laurence's Church
230 m
Gallery
The Lemon Grove Gallery Ltd
250 m
6 Abbey Street
Chestnut Walk
500 m
Mall
Broad Street Mall
310 m
26 The Forbury
Maiwand Lion
370 m
Night club
Q Club
70 m
1 Queen's Rd
Grosvenor Casino Reading Central
450 m
Reading Museum
Britain's Bayeux Tapestry
210 m
Mall
John Lewis & Partners
210 m
Church
Church of S Giles-in-Reading
530 m
Restaurant
The Bugle
10 m
Restaurant
Sapana Home
70 m
Restaurant
Quantum Web Cafe
100 m
Restaurant
Subway
80 m
Restaurant
Yates
120 m
Restaurant
The Monk's Retreat
150 m
Restaurant
7 Flowers & Tea
110 m
Restaurant
Puree
200 m
Restaurant
Walkabout
140 m

Reviews of Ibis Reading Centre Hotel

8.2 /10
Great
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Modern rooms near train station and shopping, with excellent shower pressure and 24-hour dining options.

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Guests rate the Location 8/10

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Rooms and cleanliness6
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms include comfortable beds, clean facilities, and some bathrooms with excellent shower pressure.”
Location8
Here's what guests said:
“Located a short walk to Reading railway station, shops, and local dining options.”
Dining6
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast includes hot options and local recommendations, though some management issues noted.”
Price and service7
Here's what guests said:
“Competitive pricing with 24-hour reception and professional service enhancing guest experiences.”
Guest reviewsWrite a Review
  • A
    Alexander
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 17 Jan
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    excellent wi-fi
    helpful staff

    This place suits me perfectly with excellent wi-fi, 24-hour reception, and a bar area. The staff helped me find a place to exchange money during my first stay. I recommend it for anyone visiting. I'll be back for Christmas!

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • E
    Emily
    United Kingdom
    left 13 reviews
    Wrote a review on 18 Dec
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service6.0
    Dining5.0
    8.0
    excellent shower
    dirty breakfast area

    Excellent shower pressure made for a refreshing experience.

    The breakfast buffet was poorly managed with unclean tables and lack of supplies.

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • D
    Darrell
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 09 Dec
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining5.0
    8.0
    attentive staff
    ineffective air conditioning

    The staff's attentiveness made our stay memorable.

    The air conditioning was ineffective, making the room uncomfortably warm.

    Twin Room
  • A
    Alex
    United Kingdom
    left 17 reviews
    Wrote a review on 17 Nov
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service7.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    comfy room
    great breakfast
    convenient location
    insufficient towels

    Had an awesome group vacation with friends! We visited The Madejski Stadium to catch a game and spent a fun day checking out nearby shops. The location was super convenient, and our room was comfy and clean. The breakfast spread was great, served until noon, which was perfect for us. Highly recommend this spot!

    The only downside was the need for extra towels in the room. just having one per person made things a bit tricky after handwashing.

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • C
    Caroline
    United Kingdom
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 05 Nov
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service7.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    mouth-watering tapas
    cheeky pizza
    excellent shower pressure
    dodgy nighttime vibes
    confusing parking situation

    Oh mate, if you're a foodie, get yourself to the nearby Revolucion de Cuba for some banging tapas, or check out Nando's for that cheeky peri-peri fix after a long day. Can't forget the 24-hour pizza option at the hotel – lifesaver! Perfect after a night out. the comfy bed was a nice touch, and that shower pressure? Absolutely top-notch!

    Just be a bit savvy and you'll be golden. The parking situation? A real head-scratcher with all the building work about.

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • H
    Hugh
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 04 Nov
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    convenient location
    super cleanliness
    basic bathroom
    limited amenities

    I loved the location, super convenient for bars and shops! The cleanliness of the room was appreciated, but I found the bathroom setup too basic. 😅 it was a good experience!

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • C
    Charles
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 18 Oct
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    clean room
    helpful staff
    lovely shower pressure
    poor lighting
    bathroom issues

    i recently had a fantastic stay at ibis. the room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were genuinely helpful. it really exceeded my previous experience in reading, especially with the lovely shower pressure and quick check-in.

    bathroom could use better lighting

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • F
    Frank
    United States
    left 8 reviews
    Wrote a review on 30 Aug
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    clean room
    friendly staff
    convenient location
    limited breakfast options

    We had a lovely stay here with our little dog, just a short walk from the Madejski Stadium, perfect for catching a match! The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the front desk staff always greeted us with a smile, making us feel at home.

    My wife says that the breakfast options could use more variety, especially for kids. A little more kid-friendly fare would have been great.

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • P
    Penelope
    United Kingdom
    left 13 reviews
    Wrote a review on 16 Aug
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    clean room
    comfortable mattress
    delightful breakfast
    crowded breakfast area

    I had a great stay! The room was clean and the mattress surprisingly comfortable. Breakfast was a delightful hot buffet that exceeded my expectations. The vibes and ambiance were a cozy retreat.

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • A
    Alex
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 06 Aug
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location5.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service6.0
    Dining6.0
    7.0
    clean room
    hot water issues

    The room was clean, but I had issues with the hot shower water.

    Standard Double Room
  • D
    Daniel
    United Kingdom
    left 9 reviews
    Wrote a review on 23 Jul
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    beautiful view
    helpful staff

    easy access to parks and downtown attractions made my stay great

    My visit was delightful, especially with the lovely views from my room and a warm welcome from the receptionist who skillfully recommended must-see spots like St Laurence's Church just a few steps away. it's also great how I had quick access to parks and the vibrant city center for leisurely strolls.

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • R
    Robert
    United Kingdom
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 16 Jul
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service7.0
    Dining6.0
    6.0
    good location

    Great match for a whistle-stop in Reading with good value. The manager was nice enough to arrange a refund for our trouble with the interconnecting rooms. Make sure to confirm your room type in advance.

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • R
    Ricky
    United States
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 14 Jul
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    cozy room
    convenient parking
    lack of usb outlets

    I truly enjoyed my stay here, especially the cozy Double Sweet Room which had everything I needed and the convenient half-price parking offered. The bar area was nice, and it was great to unwind by the lounge before hitting my favorite restaurant nearby. Just a heads-up, it would have been nicer if my room had USB charging outlets, but overall, I'd recommend it for a comfy stay! 😊

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • S
    Sebastian
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 07 Jul
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    helpful staff
    spacious rooms
    tasty breakfast

    Comfortable Stay with Helpful Staff

    I enjoyed my stay here, especially the team's assistance. Ines made check-in easy and even arranged a taxi for me. The spacious rooms were comfortable, and the lovely breakfast with local recommendations from Frederica elevated my mornings. A visit to the nearby riverside dining is a must!

    Double Sweet Room By Ibis
  • C
    Charles
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 26 Jun
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    modern room
    welcoming staff
    comfortable beds
    noisy neighbors
    limited tea selection

    The location was perfect for our needs, being close to public transport and the shopping area. Our room was modern and tidy, equipped with all the essentials. Unfortunately, we had a noisy experience due to loud neighbors, but overall, the staff were welcoming and ensured a smooth check-in process. Despite some minor inconveniences, our stay was quite pleasant and we especially appreciated the comfortable beds.

    Standard Double Room

FAQ about Ibis Reading Centre

What popular attractions are closest to Ibis Reading Centre Hotel?
Guests of Ibis Reading Centre Hotel can visit Reading Crown Court Courthouse (a few minutes' drive from the accommodation), or Reading placed 7 minutes' walk away.
What is the nearest airport to the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel hotel?
London Heathrow airport lies within 45 km of the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel hotel and is reachable with a 36-minute drive.
What are our dining options during the stay at the Reading hotel?
Guests of the Reading hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated—9/10 according to reviews—bar The Corn Stores offering British cuisine.
Does the hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the 3-star Ibis Reading Centre Hotel hotel?
Guests of the 3-star Ibis Reading Centre Hotel hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00 to 12:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.
How much does a room at Ibis Reading Centre Hotel hotel cost?
The price for a room in Ibis Reading Centre Hotel hotel starts at £95.
What payment methods are available in the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel hotel?
At the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel hotel, guests can pay using Visa, American Express, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by the Reading hotel?
The Reading hotel provides such room types as Twin Room, Standard Queen Room, and Double Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel?
Most rooms at the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel include a cable flat-screen TV and feature private bathrooms with hair dryers and a walk-in shower. At the same time, all suites boast sound-proofed windows as well as a sofa and a work desk.
Is free internet provided in the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel hotel?
Yes, the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel hotel provides Wi-Fi available throughout the property for free.
Does the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel staff speak foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel can help you in Portuguese, Czech, Italian, Hungarian, and Romanian.
Does the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel provide special meal options for children?
For the little guests, the Ibis Reading Centre Hotel offers a special children's menu.

Best-Rated ibis Hotels around Reading

Ibis is a budget hotel brand that provides affordable stays without compromising quality. The comfortable rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, and cozy beds. Guests can also enjoy free breakfast and access to the fitness center. The brand's focus on customer satisfaction and value for money has made Ibis a favorite among budget-conscious travelers.

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