Premier Inn Reading Central

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Premier Inn
8.2 (62 reviews)
Letcombe Street,Reading,Berkshire , Reading , GB
0333 321 8345
ReadingCentral.PI@premierinn.com

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Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, excellent location near main station
Clean rooms
Good/complete breakfast
Comfortable beds
Good price-performance / value
Quiet rooms (reported by several guests)
Helpful staff in many reviews
Cons:
Intermittent or broken air conditioning
Limited or fully occupied parking (and expensive)
Occasional rude/unfriendly reception staff
No fridge in some rooms / minimal in-room amenities
Some rooms small or with humidity issues
Overpriced drinks; coffee machine problems
Elevator access issues at times
Carpet in hotel corridor reported dirty by one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple guests reported clean rooms and good housekeeping overall; a few mentions of a dirty corridor carpet and one room with humidity that was quickly resolved.
Service
7.6
Mixed reports: several guests praised friendly, helpful reception staff while others reported a rude/unsmiling receptionist and lack of proactive communication about issues (e.g., broken AC).
Location
9.3
Consistently praised — central location, minutes from the main station and within walking distance of the city centre.
Room Quality
7.6
Beds and basic comfort were often praised, but guests reported small rooms, occasional humidity, faulty AC, and issues such as lack of fridge in some rooms.
Amenities
7.2
Several negative notes: broken or ineffective air conditioning during heatwave, no fridge in some rooms, limited/fully occupied parking, occasional elevator or coffee-machine problems.
Value for Money
8.6
Frequently described as good price–performance or slightly above expectations for the price; several guests said they would stay again.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast is repeatedly described as good/complete; minor complaints about overpriced drinks and a malfunctioning coffee machine.
Overall Experience
8.1
Generally positive overall — excellent location and cleanliness and good breakfast — but some service and amenity issues (AC, parking, isolated rude staff) slightly lowered the experience for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-13 00:03

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at Premier Inn Reading Central.

Prime Location
Nestled in the heart of Reading, enjoy easy access to Thames Valley Park, Reading University, and the Royal Berkshire Hospital, making it ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

Vibrant Entertainment
Just steps away from the Oracle shopping center and the Hexagon, indulge in a variety of shopping and entertainment options including music, comedy, and theatrical performances.

Comfort & Dining
At day’s end, unwind with a hearty meal in our cozy restaurant, followed by a restful night's sleep in our super-comfy beds, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready to conquer the day.

Why wait? Book your stay at Premier Inn Reading Central today for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

We offer an exclusive guest parking discount of £16 per night. Simply find a space and pay less to park. Please be advised there is limited parking at this hotel. Alternative parking is available at Oracle Riverside Multi story.
Exit M4(Jct11) (A33) and head towards Reading Town Centre. After 3 roundabouts, turn right at traffic lights onto the A329 (signposted Oracle Riverside Shopping Centre). Branch immediately left onto the A327 (signposted Oracle Shopping Centre and Aldershot). Take 3rd exit of roundabout, hotel is on the right.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 62 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 7.6
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.1
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A.M.Emery • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • de
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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galo fabricio • family_with_children • co
8
No
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

No funcionaba el aire acondicionado y hacía mucho calor

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
T
Thais • couple • es
9
Escapada de unos días
Pros:

La comodidad de las camas, el baño, el desayuno, la ubicación al lado de la estación central y a pocos minutos del centro.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
L
Lorenzo • family_with_children • it
10
Ottimo punto di riferimento per un bel soggiorno a Norimberga
Pros:

Struttura centrale.. a piedi si raggiunge il centro senza fatica
Letti comodi ma delle riserve se viaggiate con dei ragazzi perché gli eventuali letti aggiuntivi sono poltrone molto scomode
Colazione decisamente soddisfacente
Pulizia a buon livello

Cons:

Letti aggiuntivi decisamente non all’altezza

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
G
Gunnur • solo_traveller • dk
6
Central beliggenhed men roligt. Pengene værd.
Pros:

Der var stille og roligt på hotellet til trods for at det lå meget centralt i byen og personalet var venligt og hjælpsomt. Morgenmaden var god med godt udvalg til voksne og børn.

Cons:

Der var pletter på lagerne og væggen på vores værelse(r) var meget beskidt.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
S
Sian • family_with_children • gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

The staff were amazing

Cons:

Everything was brilliant

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
C
Claudia • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
R
Rugilė • couple • lt
7
Good with bad surprises
Pros:

The location and the room were both great.

Cons:

We booked the room with parking but were still charged 17€ per night for parking our car without informing us beforehand.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
G
Gabriella • solo_traveller • it
10
Ottimo posto
Pros:

Posizione strategica, praticamente vicino la strada degli artigiani, si poteva andare dappertutto in 20 minuti.
Personale cordiale, buona colazione

Cons:

Nulla

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
M
martin leonardo • solo_traveller • ar
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
H
Hajrije • family_with_children • be
9
Pros:

Het meisje aan de receptie was super vriendelijk

Cons:

Lag nog sok van andere mensen

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
W
Willi • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
J
Jannie • family_with_children • dk
9
Pros:

Beliggenhed og renlighed

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
V
Veronika • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt nahe zum Bahnhof. Das Personal ist sehr nett. Das Zimmer war groß genug und das Bad ebenfalls. Das Bett war sehr bequem.

Cons:

An der Klimaanlage muss dringend nachgebessert werden. Während meiner Aufenthalts war es sehr heiß, und die Klimaanlage funktionierte nicht oder nur sehr eingeschränkt. Es war so heiß in meinem Zimmer, dass ich kaum atmen konnte. Da es 35 Grad und mehr waren, braucht man kein Fenster zu öffnen.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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baranimoley • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
K
Kati • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
S
Srbijanka • couple • at
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
S
Schwaab • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pros:

La chambre

Cons:

La froideur de l accueil
Une vraie porte de prison
Pas de sourire juste on vous donne la clé et débrouille toi

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
K
Klaus • extended_group • de
10
Hotel in zentraler Lage
Pros:

Die Klimaanlage war während unseres Aufenthalts bei hohen Außtentemperaturen ausgefallen. Der Schaden konnte am Tag unserer Anreise durch die Techniker nicht behoben werden. Für diesen Mangel wurden wir durch das Hotel großzügig entschädigt.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee