ibis Reading Centre

3.0 star property

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Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Exterior
Exterior
Double SweetRoom by ibis

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

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25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Double SweetRoom by ibis

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Reading

Ibis Reading Centre places you in the centre of Reading, steps from John Lewis Reading and within a short 5-minute stroll of Reading Museum and Town Hall. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Reading City Centre hotel include River Thames and Nirvana Spa.

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Broad Street Mall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siren RG1 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Three Guineas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk

About this property

ibis Reading Centre

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ibis Reading Centre also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ibis Reading Centre offers 182 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 7 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 7 per day(1969 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Photos appearing in the property description reflect the brand standard and are for illustrative purposes only.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

ibis Hotel Reading Centre
Ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre Hotel
ibis Reading Centre Reading
ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms)
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms) Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at ibis Reading Centre?

Ibis Reading Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at ibis Reading Centre?

As of 8 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis Reading Centre on 5 July 2026 start from AU$89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is ibis Reading Centre family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as highchairs and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that ibis Reading Centre is a hit with families.

Does ibis Reading Centre serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ibis Reading Centre?

No, ibis Reading Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ibis Reading Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at ibis Reading Centre?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

ibis Reading Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent - room adequate, clean & tidy. Breakfast is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, room as expected for an Ibis. Breakfast was good & the breakfast staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room. Amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We are very happy with the stay. Perfect location close to the railway. Not super luxury, but nice and clean rooms. Good bed and very quiet. Very friendly front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cleveland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff's was in point with err thing they understand the assessment 👌plus the location is just just a few minutes walk from everywhere 👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are attentive and friendly. Location is top notch, breakfast is good for this price point. Only downside is Internet service is a little iffy.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast selection was great and the hotel overall was clean and convenient to travel to/from.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good mbreakfast clean room, very central
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and good breakfast. Bit of a walk to the nearest car park
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location in town, friendly staff room clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable beds, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location for transport (Reading Station/RailAir etc), a great welcome when I arrived from the reception staff, room was clean and comfortable and breakfast had a wide choice of foods. What more could I ask for? Will definitely use again and have already booked another stay in 4 weeks. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small room, but expected that. Great staff, clean room and beds comfortable. Close to train station.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay - friendly greeting. Clean and comfy room. No noise. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice breakfast very central
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant staff, room was clean and functional, noisy Saturday night from somewhere close by could just hear a baseline until gone midnight even thou I requested a quiet room. Would stay again , pick a higher floor if you want quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asha Priyadarshini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really courteous and very helpful especially with getting a taxi booked the previous night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet room with decent amount of space. Friendly & helpful staff. Very good location. Discount for nearby car park very useful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025