ibis Reading Centre

Hotels
ibis
7.9 (6252 reviews)
25A Friar Street , Reading , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Room ventilation problems
Poor service experience in some instances

Categories

Cleanliness
7.04
There were mentions of not clean towels and discomfort with the room clarity.
Service
8.51
Staff were noted to be friendly and accommodating, despite some service issues.
Location
9.05
Consistently mentioned as excellent, near transport and amenities.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms described as comfortable but with temperature control issues.
Amenities
7.53
Basic amenities were mentioned with mixed reviews on quality.
Value for Money
7.99
Good price relative to location, though some mentioned issues reduce perception.
Food and Beverage
7.54
Breakfast was described positively but some items were lacking in temperature.
Overall Experience
8.01
Guests generally enjoyed their stay but faced notable inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:56

Property Description

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!

Important information:

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-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 6252 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.04
Service: 8.51
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.53
Value for Money: 7.99
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 8.01
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Debbie solo_traveller gb
9
Watching World Cup Football!
Pros:

I got acessible room at no extra cost
Staff very friendly
Like you can dine at hotel next door

Cons:

I'd prefer proper rubber shower mat in room as option. As it was just used towels
One of the lifts was out, so ended up going up and down between floors( several times) before I got to my floor. Have mobility issuès. so walking up stairs wasn't an option really

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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ziwa couple gb
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Alison family_with_children gb
9
Comfortable bed with great breakfast
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and lovely staff
Beds comfy and shower good.

Cons:

Check the car park details- it’s only £7 if you use the correct one! We didn’t and it was £24

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
8
Really pleasant stay.
Pros:

I really liked the room had Air con and kept the rom cool, we stayed when we were still in a heat wave. Even though it is in the town centre it was really quiet location.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Wayne couple gb
6
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Jouni solo_traveller fi
9
Pros:

Good place to stay

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Hans solo_traveller no
10
Väldigt bra alternativ till London för shopping lång helg.
Pros:

Väldigt bra läge, personal, frukost, rum, sov så gott….

Cons:

Hallå en fungerande hiss till 14 etage hotell. Otis må ha bra mycket bättre responstid.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Vanisia couple nl
9
Leuk
Pros:

Midden in het centrum alles op loopafstand

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Elena solo_traveller ch
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
10
Convenient for train station and shopping centre
Pros:

Hotel was perfectly situated for the train station which is what we wanted. The staff were always cheerful and very helpful, we did have a room on 11th floor which was a good choice as the road outside could get quite noisy of an evening. They also had a cold water machine at reception where we could fill any bottle,this was a great idea, also recycling bins in reception plus they didn't sell bottles of water, no plastic bottles 👏We would stay again.

Cons:

If you were only staying for one night then storage was fine but we stayed for 4 nights and the lack of storage such as bedside table with draws would have been a plus

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location for train station.
Bright cheerful decor
Comfortable rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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tase solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Ivana extended_group cz
10
Pros:

Amazing breakfast included in the room rate.That was a surprise. A great place for train travel.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Rob extended_group au
8
Good value
Pros:

Easy access from station only a couple of minutes walk. Good location and great breakfast at very reasonable prices.

Cons:

One of the rooms booked had what looked like nail varnish stain on carpets and also only 1 elevator working

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Megumi solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Catharine solo_traveller gb
6
Did the job, comfy bed, good bathroom.
Pros:

Clean, tidy, well maintained.

Cons:

There was a low-level humming sound by the door which kept me awake.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Ali solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff and location

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Ruwan couple gb
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Near shops & station

2026-08-04 via Nuitee