ibis Reading Centre

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ibis
7.9 (6313 reviews)
25A Friar Street , Reading , GB
+44 118 953 3500

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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 6313 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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andre Donnelly • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Great locatuon just around the corner from reading station. Close to shops and resturants. Would recommened

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • couple • gb
10
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Jana GMAIL • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Personal muy amable. Muy bien situado.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • ca
8
Great
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Close to the train station

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Martei • solo_traveller • gb
7
Not bad for the price
Pros:

Love the location. Right in the centre of town.

Cons:

My tv didn’t work and had to change rooms on arrival

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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patrick • couple • nl
1
Dramatische service
Pros:

-

Cons:

Hotel van te voren gereserveerd voor twee nachten. Bij aankomst was er blijkbaar geen kamer beschikbaar en kregen wij met veel moeite in het aangrenzende zuster hotel een kamer in om na de eerste nacht weer het ibis in te gaan. Geen informatie gekregen over uitcheck tijden of ontbijt. Onze koffers hebben wij bij het ibis gelaten om in de avond weer bij hun in te checken. Hier hebben wij om zeker te zijn een kamer gereserveerd wat na veel zoekwerk gelukt zou zijn. In de avond na incheck was de gereserveerde kamer weer zoek en moesten weer gezocht worden naar een beschikbare kamer. Wij konden koffers pakken die niet van ons waren want er werd niet gecontroleerd. Totaal ongeïnteresseerd personeel wat volledig incompetent is. Zeker niet heen gaan hier.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sonal • solo_traveller • de
9
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Spot on all round.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Trisha • couple • ie
4
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • solo_traveller • no
5
unprofessional staff, tv works on its own. but clean and good location
Pros:

The room was clean and the breakfast was good.

Cons:

The tv in my room would turn on at around 3-4 am every night during all 4 nights of my stay. I have reported the issue to the reception, but the problem couldn't be fixed during my stay. The tv was not fixed, I was not offered another room, not even a sleep mask to prevent me from waking up from the screen light. Instead, I was offered a one night refund which didn't matter as it was a work trip. I didn't get to sleep well, which resulted in being sleepy during the day. Low score is to the staff that was not client oriented and couldn't fix a simple tv.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Juan Luis • extended_group • es
8
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Dema • solo_traveller • gb
1
Poor
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

TV and AC are not working, room is very hot, bed is not comfy

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Giri • couple • gb
1
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Cooper • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Kezzaki • couple • gb
5
It was could but needs some improvement
Pros:

The location was spot on for convenience and it was easily accessible

Cons:

The room has a strange smell upon just getting there I had to spray perfume to mask it and there was no soap in the shower had to use the one at the face basin.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Owen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Easy check in, exceptional check out time. Friendly staff. Well priced

Cons:

Could do with a few more comp drinks in the room

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
10
A very enjoyable stay
Pros:

Big room, big bed, good shower and en-suite, good variety of food and drink at breakfast

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • fr
8
Hôtel très bien situé mais toutes les chambres ne sont pas calmes (isolation phonique des fenêtres)
Pros:

Hôtel très bien situé, petit-déjeuner varié, personnel très agréable

Cons:

Bruits extérieurs pas assez filtrés par les fenêtres malgré le double vitrage.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee