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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Teresa Maria • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

Quarto muito confortável e limpo.
Pertíssimo da estação de comboios.
Funcionários muito simpáticos, deixámos a bagagem na receção depois do check-out, colocaram etiqueta com identificação e foi gratuito.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Anton • family_with_children • de
8
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Thomas Fobian • couple • dk
7
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Sum Ha Jessica • family_with_children • hk
9
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Sim • family_with_children • de
9
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Ekaterina • family_with_children • de
8
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Andrzej • family_with_children • pl
8
Dobry na 1-2 noce.
Pros:

Lokalizacja w centrum

Cons:

Problem z parkingiem - zablokowaliśmy ten hotel chcąc skorzystać z parkingu. Na miejscu okazało się, że parking jest bardzo mały i nie ma na nim miejsca. Musieliśmy odpłatnie zostawić auto na parkingu hotelu, który jest obok.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Proche du centre ville. Chambre climatisée

Cons:

Le parking trop petit et payant .
Un Ascenseur trop long.et inaccessible le matin

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Otero Alonso • solo_traveller • es
6
Pros:

La ubicación.

Cons:

Uno de los ascensores estaba roto todo el tiempo.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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pierre • family_with_children • fr
8
Hôtel très correcte, mais doit améliorer la qualité de la réception des clients
Pros:

Petit déjeuner très correcte

Cons:

Le réceptionniste n'était pas agréable à notre arrivée.
Nous avons eu un problème avec les draps du lit qui n'était pas propre malgré tout ils ont été réactif en nous changeant les draps tout de suite. La réceptionniste qui était là a été plus sympathique

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • couple • de
6
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Patrick • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels, Parkplätze direkt hinter dem Hotel, Lärmschutzverglasung, Klimaanlage, Freundliches Personal beim Frühstück (nette Asiatin).

Cons:

Nur 1 Kopfkissen. Zimmeröffnung per Handy statt mit Zimmerkarte.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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NIKOLAOS • solo_traveller • gr
6
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Dino • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Sehr schöne Zimmer.

Cons:

Alles war gut

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Rusconi • extended_group • it
10
Tutto perfetto. Posizione centralissima, a due passi dal centro storico. Hotel pulito, Smart, staff gentilissimo.
Pros:

La cordialità dello staff
La posizione
La pulizia
Le camere

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Bertram • couple • at
9
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Damla • solo_traveller • tr
8
Pros:

Otelin konumu ve temizliği çok iyiydi.

Cons:

Giriş saati çok geçti.
Odalarda ütü, çöp kutusu gibi olması gerektiğini düşündüğüm bazı parçalar eksikti.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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kathleen • couple • gb
10
The hotel is clean and the room smells fresh. It’s got an airconditioning which is heavenly when outside temperature is
Pros:

It is very close to Hauptbahnhoff and a walking distance to the highstreet and major tourist sites.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Ang • family_with_children • pl
8
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GEORGIOS • solo_traveller • gr
10
Pros:

One of the best that we have been,according to its price

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee