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4,409 reviews

ibis Reading Centre

ibis Reading Centre

25a Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

ibis Reading Centre

Welcome to ibis Reading Centre, a charming 3-star hotel located in the heart of Reading, United Kingdom. With a convenient distance of only 0.1mi to the city center, you'll find yourself right in the midst of the vibrant city life.

The hotel offers a delightful breakfast to start your day off right. With 4409 reviews, you can expect top-notch service and comfort during your stay. Prices start from just $41, ensuring great value for a memorable experience.

The ibis Reading Centre is proud to provide an array of amenities to cater to your needs. Enjoy the convenience of free Wifi, 24-hour front desk services, and soundproof rooms for a peaceful night's sleep. Whether you're traveling with your furry friend (pet-friendly with extra charges) or with your family (kids' meals available), this hotel is equipped to accommodate and ensure a pleasant stay. Unwind at the bar or indulge in a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant.

With its prime city location, excellent customer reviews, and ample amenities, ibis Reading Centre makes for the perfect choice for travelers seeking a memorable experience in Reading. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the delightful charm of this captivating city.

After a day of exploring the vibrant city of Reading, satisfy your taste buds at the on-site restaurant, which offers a mix of family-friendly and modern ambiances. Indulge in a delectable European cuisine that is sure to leave you craving for more. With a variety of dishes to choose from, there's something for everyone, making it the perfect dining option for families and individuals alike. Enjoy a memorable dining experience without having to leave the comfort of the hotel.

When it comes to payment options, please note that cash is not accepted at the ibis Reading Centre. However, they do accept various payment methods to ensure a convenient stay for their guests. Whether you prefer to pay with a Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, or Maestro, you can rest assured that your payment will be processed smoothly, allowing you to focus on enjoying your trip without any hassle.

The ibis Reading Centre offers a range of room types to suit your needs. Whether you're traveling with a friend or loved one, their Twin Room is perfect for accommodating two adults along with one child. The room is thoughtfully designed with two twin beds and measures 161 square feet, providing plenty of space to relax and unwind after a busy day. If you prefer a double bed, the hotel also offers a Double Sweet Room by Ibis as well as a Standard Double Room. Both rooms have the same dimensions and amenities as the Twin Room, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for couples and small families.

With its convenient location, delightful dining options, and comfortable room choices, ibis Reading Centre is your ideal home away from home in Reading. Book your stay now and experience the charm of this captivating city firsthand.

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport

22.3mi

Luton Airport

38.8mi

London Gatwick Airport

40.2mi

London City Airport

44.4mi

London Stansted Airport

59.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

Double SweetRoom in ibis Reading Centre

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Sweetroom Double Room

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Double SweetRoom by ibis is 215 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width.

Double Room in ibis Reading Centre

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Double room with 1 double bed is 215 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities .

Double SweetRoom in ibis Reading Centre

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Sweet

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to the Double Sweet Room at Ibis. This cozy room offers a stunning city view, a private bathroom, a comfortable double bed, and a flat-screen TV. With its soundproofing and upper floors accessibility, it's the perfect retreat for two adults and one child.

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Sweetroom, 1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible double room has soundproof walls, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

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Double Room, Accessible

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

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Accessible Standard Room with double bed is 215 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width.

Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

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Room - 2 Twin, Accessible

2 Twin Beds

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Sweet Ibis, Single Use

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Run of House

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Room Run Of House

Room With City View

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Room City View

Double Room, Single Use

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Double Room, Pool View

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Guest reviews

7.8

4,409 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Siu

9.1

May 2025

You don’t need to bring an alarm clock with you- the trash trucks come to collect trash sharp at 6 o’clock in every morning. However, still a good place to stay.

One of the life was out of order during our stay so the was only one lift left for the use of all residents and staff. In one occasion, a janitor / housekeeping lady occupied the lift and no one could use it. Many residents had to use the stair instead. Good exercise after the good breakfast.

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Marilyn

10

June 2025

Amazing hotel ..hard to believe it's in city centre@ so quiet and best night's sleep for many months. Such helpful and cheery staff who go and above to assist you with queries. Room is big and a large shower which is unusual. Cleanliness is extremely high standard. I will most certainly be recommending this hotel and, without hesitation, be staying here again. Thank you to you all.

My only problem has been with accessing my room several times with the card system. Several times, I have had to return to reception to have it renewed . An easy task but sadly one one lift was working which made it a little time consuming. But it certainly did not affect the overall wonderful stay.

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Suzie

8.2

June 2025

Location is perfect for access to train station & town, it was clean & great value for what we needed.

I managed to mend the air con which was rattling like a tractor - but it appeared to have just slightly come off its bracket and was ok after that. Unfortunately There was only one lift in operation which was pretty horrendous & hot in the corridor waiting to it going down out of the hotel. We waited 20 mins on one occasion because everytime the lift came back to us it was full, would have used stairs if hadn’t of got all our bags. We were told we could use lifts next door but some people had come to our lift as had waits there too.

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Tim

8.2

July 2025

Excellent central location. Room was very clean and had decent air con which made for a comfortable nights sleep. Staff were approachable and friendly. Really enjoyed the breakfast buffet too, lots of variety and it filled me up nicely for the day.

Only one lift out of two currently in working order, so at busy times you could be waiting for 5 minutes for a lift and when you did get in the lift, people on other floors request it to stop, so be prepared for a bit of yo-yo. Not an issue if you're ok with climbing stairs, but as I was on floor 10, stairs weren't a viable option.

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Neil

9.1

February 2025

The location was very good, close to Reading train station and the bus stop for the RailAir bus to and from Heathrow. I could walk from the bus stop to the hotel even with a large suitcase and other bags. The hotel is on one of the main streets in Reading, so there is easy access to shopping and restaurants. During my stay my room was very quiet-I didn't hear any noise from other guest rooms or from the street outside. The room was a good size, with a desk that had enough room to use my laptop and tablet. There are power and USB sockets in good locations which allowed me to use and charge my electronic devices. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean. The shower was good with good temperature control and water flow. Breakfast was included in my booking and was very good, with a buffet that had a large variety of hot and cold food items. All of staff from the front desk, to the breakfast staff and housekeepers were very friendly and helpful. Tamas Racz the Front Office Manager was particularly helpful - I had problems with the card-key in the lift and to enter my room. Tamas came with me in the lift and to my room to check the problem. It turned out it was partly user error on my part. I would recommend this hotel, for a stay in Reading particularly if you are travelling by public transport.

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Jessica

8.2

November 2024

The big stand-out about Ibis in Reading are the staff. They are helpful, efficient and friendly. A particular call out goes to Marta, who greeted me, a windswept half drowned traveler battered by Storm Bert at checkin. She was very kind, helpful and generous with her time. Thank you Marta, and thank you to all the other staff who contributed to my stay. On more mundane notes. The room was well laid out and comfortable, everything was nice and clean. The location is excellent for the station, buses and town centre and the views from the 14th floor are wonderful.

A couple of things would improve the experience. There is free WiFi and I had no problem connecting to it, however, it is so slow I felt nostalgic for the old dial-up days. Maintaining a consistent temperature in the shower was very difficult, a thermostatic mixer would be a boon.

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Ashley

10

December 2024

I was stranded by a cancelled train and booked a room at the Ibis in Reading. The room was quiet, clean, and conveniently located near the train station. The room had a nice selection of coffee and tea. I only drink decaf, so was very pleased this was an option. There were a selection of restaurants closeby. I also walked to many tourist attractions. They also extended my reservation for another day with ease.

That the price jumped by 30 quid on the 2nd night. I understand this was probably due to dynamic pricing (all trains were cancelled for 2 days). It is just annoying, but I understand it.

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Alex

10

December 2024

I must say, it was a delightful experience! Here are some highlights from my visit: Excellent Location: The hotel is conveniently located just a short walk from the train station and the town center, making it easy to explore Reading and beyond. Comfortable Accommodations: My room was cozy and well-equipped, featuring a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and tea and coffee making facilities. The bed was comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep. Friendly Staff: The reception staff were superb—very friendly and accommodating. They made me feel welcome and were always ready to assist with any questions I had. Good Amenities: The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, which worked perfectly during my stay. The 24-hour bar was a nice touch, providing a great place to relax after a long day. Value for Money: For the price, I found the ibis Reading Centre to be an excellent value. The room rate included breakfast, which was a convenient and tasty start to my day.

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Phil

9.1

August 2024

I really liked this hotel. It was just a short walk from the railway station, which was ideal for me as I was walking the Thames Path in stages. When I arrived I was given a choice of floors. Floor 10 was great. I left the window open and could barely hear the noise from the street. The window gave adequate ventilation and I didn't bother doing the aircon. Everything in the room worked and nothing was marked or chipped. The shower was good and the water from the tap was perfect..It was good to have really cold water to take on my daily walks. I had breakfast twice. There was a good variety and it was worth £12. The restaurant was pleasant, but they only served breakfast. I ate in the evening at two nearby Wetherspoons.

The second time I had breakfast, the staff were too slow replenishing the food. Things were running out!

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Neil

9.1

September 2024

We really enjoyed our stay. The position of this hotel is perfect - close to the railway station & city centre, including a Wetherspoons nearby. Check-in & out was quick & easy by efficient staff. Our renovated double sweet 10th floor room was very clean & had a small window with a city view. It was very quiet considering the central city location. Wifi worked well for our simple requirements. Checkout is not until 12pm & the hotel will store luggage which fitted well with our onward travel.

There is no seating area/sofa in room as in listing. Pillows were soft & only one each provided.

Points of Interest Around ibis Reading Centre

Attractions

Ascot

13.3mi

Dorney Court

13.5mi

Windsor

15.7mi

Highclere Castle

19mi

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

20.8mi

Magdalen College

23.6mi

All Souls College

23.7mi

Radcliffe Camera

23.8mi

Oxford Covered Market

23.8mi

Bodleian Library

23.8mi

Bridge of Sighs

23.8mi

Sheldonian Theatre

23.9mi

Trinity College

23.9mi

Balliol College

23.9mi

Bushy Park

26.8mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Amenities of ibis Reading Centre

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - ibis Reading Centre

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - ibis Reading Centre

Can I bring my pet to ibis Reading Centre?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at ibis Reading Centre hotel. However, please note that charges may apply.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at ibis Reading Centre?

ibis Reading Centre permits check-ins after 03:00 PM and expects check-outs to be completed by 12:00 PM.

What are the rates at ibis Reading Centre?

Accommodation at ibis Reading Centre starts as low as $41. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at ibis Reading Centre?

The hotel offers Twin Rooms, Double Sweet Rooms by Ibis, and Standard Double Rooms. All room types have a size of 161 sqft and accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The Twin Rooms have 2 twin beds, while the Double Sweet Rooms and Standard Double Rooms have 1 double bed each.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at ibis Reading Centre?

Guests at ibis Reading Centre can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. The hotel features a bar where guests can relax and unwind, providing them with a place to socialize and enjoy a variety of beverages.

In terms of dining options, the hotel does not list any specific restaurants on site. However, if guests are looking for a meal, they can explore the surrounding area to find various dining options that suit their preferences.

It is important to note that the provided data does not mention any other leisure amenities or specific restaurants at the hotel. Therefore, guests may need to further inquire at the hotel or explore the surrounding area to discover additional leisure activities or dining options.

Is there an in-house restaurant at ibis Reading Centre?

Yes, the ibis Reading Centre has a restaurant on site. The restaurant is family-friendly and has a modern ambiance. It serves European cuisine.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at ibis Reading Centre?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at ibis Reading Centre. Only credit cards such as Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, and Maestro are accepted.