Candlewood Suites Reading by IHG

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Candlewood Suites
8.4 (478 reviews)
55 South 3rd Avenue , Reading , US
+1 610-898-1910

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient, central location (close to hospital, restaurants, easy parking)
Clean rooms cited by many guests
Comfortable beds
Friendly and helpful staff / fast check-in
Useful in-room kitchenettes and complimentary items (cookies, sweet tea)
Free laundry and good value/price
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness for some (dirt, bugs, stained curtains, old food left in microwave)
No pool and limited fitness accessibility/options
Noise issues for some rooms (hallway, smoking gazebo, fireworks, late-night guests)
Outdated or worn bathroom/carpet in places
Limited cookware/kitchen supplies in kitchenette
ADA/accessible rooms located at far end of hallway

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Mixed sentiment: many guests praise how clean and tidy rooms are, but there are notable negative reports (dirt on floor, old food in microwave, bugs in shower, stained shower curtain, worn carpeting) that lower the score.
Service
9.2
Generally strong service: multiple mentions of friendly staff, fast check-in, good customer service and helpful front-desk; isolated negative (repeated billing calls) noted but uncommon.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised: convenient, close to Reading Hospital and local attractions, safe area with walkable bars/restaurants and easy parking; occasional noise for rooms near exterior areas noted.
Room Quality
7.6
Mixed: comfortable beds and useful kitchenettes highlighted, but some guests reported dingy rooms, old/smelly carpet, AC noise/rattling, and other maintenance issues.
Amenities
8
Positive small amenities (kitchenette, complimentary cookies/sweet tea, free laundry, in-room supplies) but recurring negatives include no pool and limited fitness accessibility/options.
Value for Money
9
Many guests explicitly cite good value, inexpensive rates and overall satisfaction with price relative to what is offered.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Limited F&B offerings: no breakfast at this location noted by guests, but complimentary cookies and sweet tea were appreciated; overall modest score.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall positive stays for many guests (would rebook), balanced by a few severe negative experiences (noise, major cleanliness issues) leading to a generally favorable but not perfect overall rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:22

Property Description

Convenient Location
Candlewood Suites Reading is situated near Santander Arena and various dining and entertainment options, offering guests a vibrant and accessible stay.

Fully Equipped Suites
Each suite at Candlewood Suites Reading features a kitchenette with modern appliances, a cozy dining area, and comfortable amenities for a relaxing and convenient experience.

Amenities Galore
Enjoy weekly housekeeping, access to a business center, fitness facilities, and laundry services during your stay at Candlewood Suites Reading.

Experience comfort and convenience at Candlewood Suites Reading. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 478 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Erin • couple • us
8
Short, sweet and easy
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Pieced together

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
Candlewood is always amazing
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Leah • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
10
Pros:

Convenient, close to Reading Hospital.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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K&A • family_with_children • us
8
Lovely
Pros:

No breakfast at this location, The bed was super comfy, my favorite part. My daughter uses wheelchair and it did not seem like fitness center had options for her.

Cons:

ADA room all the way at end of hall. Also on one site i saw it is possible to get 2 beds and accessible bathroom, however on this site i could not find it.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • us
10
Great stay
Pros:

The property was very clean, staff was friendly, and check in was fast. We only stayed one night but our stay was great. Would definitely rebook the next time I stay in Reading.

Cons:

No problems

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • couple • us
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
9
Very happy with the condition of the room, and overall cleanliness.
Pros:

Very clean, which is very important.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Estien • couple • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Room was very clean, and the kitchenette was incredibly useful. I wish it had included a small frying pan or skillet but that was all I would have needed.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Bennett • couple • us
5
Mixed feelings.
Pros:

Location, staff, concessions, comfortable bed, clean bathroom.

Cons:

Foot/ constant noise from above room till 2am
TV too much delay and episode notification.
No carpeting.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Toni • couple • us
6
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Tamari • couple • us
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ethel • couple • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Ochoa • couple • us
2
Terrible, would not recommend to my enemies.
Pros:

Location was great, very close to everything. Only 1 hour from Philadelphia and 2 hours from DC.

Cons:

They placed me at the last room at the end of the hallway. I could hear people coming in and out of the side door all hours of the night. The smoking gazebo was right outside of my window and I could hear people as early as 6am and as late as 12am laughing and talking. Additionally, at 2am someone was shooting fireworks off in the parking lot. Couldn’t get any rest at all. Cleanliness of the room was terrible, I could see dirt on the floor as I walked in, old food left in the microwave, and bugs in the shower.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Ariel • family_with_children • us
1
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Cleaniness, customer service, location and price

Cons:

No pool or transportation to events in Reading

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee