Holiday Inn Reading West by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.3 (1698 reviews)
Bath Rd, Padworth Lane , Reading , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Food quality inconsistent
Somewhat uninspiring location

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Room was clean and large, but some guests reported unpleasant conditions with dining.
Service
8.98
Staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, particularly Muhammad, who was a credit to the hotel.
Location
8.52
Good location for visiting family, but some reviews found it uninspiring.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms generally described as large and comfortable, although some experienced issues with air conditioning.
Amenities
8.5
Great facilities, although mini fridge was noted as missing by some guests.
Value for Money
7.96
Prices are reasonable, but some guests felt food did not match value expectations.
Food and Beverage
7.51
Breakfast was good but negative experiences with evening meals were reported.
Overall Experience
8.48
Overall experience positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:34

Property Description

Garden Terrace and Fitness Centre
Holiday Inn Reading West boasts a picturesque garden with a charming terrace, perfect for relaxing after a long day. Stay active and energized at the on-site fitness centre, ensuring a well-rounded stay.

Modern Accommodation with Free Amenities
Experience comfort in contemporary en-suite rooms equipped with free WiFi, writing desk, and satellite TV. Benefit from complimentary on-site parking, making travel hassle-free.

Dining Options and Bar
Indulge in a variety of menu choices at the hotel's brasserie-style restaurant, offering breakfast and room service. Unwind at the bar with a drink while catching up on sports events on the flat-screen TV.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Reading West for a delightful blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Please note that as per new government guidelines, this property can only accommodate key workers until further notice. This restriction will be in place until 4 July 2020 and will be reviewed on a frequent basis. You will be asked to provide proof of your status as a key worker upon check-in.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1698 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 7.51
Overall Experience: 8.48
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Vacation21173846383 Couples Madison, Wisconsin
10
Best hotel breakfast cook!
Pros:

Wonderful breakfast buffet with fresh cooked options.
I enjoyed two perfectly poached eggs that were superior to some we were served on the Queen Mary 2 while crossing the Atlantic!
Comfortable rooms with reasonable prices and very hospitable and helpful staff.
Lisa in the kitchen was perfection itself.

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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Chris solo_traveller nl
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Elie couple au
9
Very comfortable stay at a friendly hotel.
Pros:

Good spacious comfortable room, good breakfast with lots of choices and very comfortable bed.

Cons:

Our bed request on booked was not provided on arrival. We had to change room to meet our requirement.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Gareth couple gb
8
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Jean solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Cost effective

Cons:

Poor bar selection

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Gunther family_with_children be
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Eva solo_traveller de
9
Entspannter Aufenthalt
Pros:

Zimmer waren geräumig und gut klimatisiert/beheizt. Das Frühstück war hervorragend und die Lage direkt am Kanal hat die morgendlichen Laufrunden bereichert.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Kim family_with_children nl
8
Pros:

Uitstraling!! Alles was mooi schoon en modern . Personeel erg vriendelijk

Cons:

Bedden waren verschrikkelijk hard. Alle drie van ons hebben niet kunnen slapen.
Glutenvrije opties voor brood bij ontbijt op het kaartje in slaapkamer waren niet beschikbaar tijdens ons ontbijt. Ons dochtertje heeft geen normale ontbijt kunnen eten hier door

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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hudson solo_traveller gb
5
Glad it was for only one night
Pros:

Nothing in particular

Cons:

The food was poor quality bit cooked well - both evening and breakfast
Unable to connect to the wi-fi
TV in bar area was very glitchy
Staff took a £50 pre-authoristion which was taken from the account - I was not allowed tocharge against this and the money was not refunded when I departed

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Nichola extended_group gb
7
Short stay but staff were welcoming and location very clean
Pros:

Almost everything.

Cons:

Lack of lift or accessibility. Mattress was very firm!

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
6
Most fabulous staff you will never meet and such a warm welcome
Pros:

Staff are absolutely fabulous. They really take our stay from something average to an excellent experience. I still maintain what I say that this particular hotel sets the standards. From the warm reception at the door to the individuals who provide room service and clean the rooms I haven't met kinder people.

Cons:

Unfortunately when the hotel is busy it's very noisy. We haven't been when it was busy before. Feels like the walls are made of cardboard. We could hear every word said in the neighboring rooms, as a result very little sleep. Difficult with a dog as he wouldn't settle. No air conditioning made the room very warm and sticky.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
8
Great room, even better staff
Pros:

Superb members of staff. We had the best welcome they could have given us. The staff here really make our stay worthwhile. They are so kind to our collie.
The room was in a quieter area of the hotel which was great for us as we slept well with minimal disturbances. It was a smaller room with a larger bed which was very comfortable.

Cons:

Could do with more charging points for phones.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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396siane Family
10
Dog friendly hotel, friendly staff, fresh smell throughout.
Pros:

Really friendly staff, clean hotel always smells fresh. Lovely drinks area to sit with company you travel with and some games in reception for the family.

Quiet location located near canal and easy access to motorway.

Very dog friendly with biscuits and water in reception but the rooms are so clean you wouldn't know dogs have been in there. Also lots of space with grass around hotel to toilet the dogs.

Only issue is really low pressure on the shower and temp a bit tricky to control but given price of a night's stay, can't complain.

Beds really comfortable and rooms are a nice size. I am now a returning customer with my 3 dogs when there's a dog agility show at newbury showground as its only 20 minutes away!

2026-05-03 via Tripadvisor
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Mrs Kyner solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Megan solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Nice and clean room. Breakfast was fantastic, probably one of the best breakfast buffets we've had.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Maureen solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff were lovely, and very helpful. Food was excellent.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Lyndsey solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely clean rooms and friendly staff!!

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Zoe solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and front of house nice and welcoming.

Cons:

Room was a little "tired". Some bits needed perhaps a little updating.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller gb
6
2026-04-22 via Nuitee