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Novotel Reading Centre

4.0 of 5
25b Friar Street, Reading RG11DP, England
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Novotel Reading Centre
Ranked #4 of 53 hotels in Reading
4.5 of 5 stars 293 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Train station(13)
  • Very nice(8)
  • Car park(8)
  • Steam room(7)
  • Reception staff(6)
  • Great location(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Swimming pool(6)
  • Leisure facilities(5)
  • Very good(4)
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Wolverhampton
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We booked this hotel for a one night stop over after a game at twickenham. It's five mins walk from the station and surrounded by bars and eating places. We were given a super room on the tenth floor with loads of fluffy towels and great toiletries. We used the first class pool on Sunday morning and were given a... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This hotel's best point is also it's worst point. It's right in the centre not far from the train station and close to everything Reading has to offer. It's near the Oracle shopping centre and also on the same street as most of the bars and clubs. This makes it an idea destination if you want to spend the evening... More

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Tel Aviv
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We stayed in executive room, the design was nice & very pleasant, very clean. free WiFi in the rooms, We even had a Nespreso machine in the room. very helpful staff, good breakfast. the Gym in the hotel is basic, located in the basement and the ventilation is not good.

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airdrie
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Stayed at this hotel for one night for business purposes on 21.05.12. The reception staff were very polite and professional. The room was clean and very modern. My dinner was good, my only gripe was my steak was overdone but the waitress service was excellent. The hotel is on a main road so it may get noisy at weekends but... More

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Madrid
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I had to go to Reading for business, a 3 day stay at Novotel which I would definitely recommend to all my colleagues. Friendly and helpfull staff dealing with all issues with a smile, good location... Only one bad thing, too warm in the room.

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Jacqui McMillan, General Manager at Novotel Reading Centre, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Thank you for your very kind words. They are very much appreciated and my team will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed yourself during your stay at Novotel Reading. I look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Jacqui McMillan – General Manager More

Rome, Italy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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it was perfect. price balanced for amenities offered, well situated (near railstation), clean,..., but a little noisy

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Jacqui McMillan, General Manager at Novotel Reading Centre, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Thank you for posting your thoughts on here, we really value your feedback. I look forward to welcoming you back to Novotel Reading in the future. Kind regards, Jacqui McMillan – General Manager More

Swansea, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I visited with my mother in law and this hotel was perfect. My mother in law has problems walking but this hotel was located between the train station and the city center, which was with in perfect wlaking distance to the Oracle and the other shops. The staff could not have been frendlier and as we arrived early on a... More

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Jacqui McMillan, General Manager at Novotel Reading Centre, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Thank you for your very kind words. They are very much appreciated and my team will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed yourself during your stay at Novotel Reading. I look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Jacqui McMillan – General Manager More

Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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The hotel is right in the middle of town, with railway station just around the corner. The room was average, breakfast was adequate, but as we stayed as a group of 26 the meal in the evening was buffet style with very limited choice, which was rather disappointing. Also as it was a bank holiday Sunday there was a noise... More

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Jacqui McMillan, General Manager at Novotel Reading Centre, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay at Novotel Reading. Your feedback is invaluable to our efforts to continually improve the quality of our services and indeed the service we offer. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Jacqui McMillan - General Manager More

Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Stayed here for one night 31st of March for my birthday and mostly enjoyed my stay! The staff member that checked us in was rather nice but I felt that the long list of items/upgrade options provided was a bit much. The great this was that our request to be on a high floor away from other guests was granted!... More

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Jacqui McMillan, General Manager at Novotel Reading Centre, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Thank you for posting your thoughts on here, we really value your feedback. I look forward to welcoming you back to Novotel Reading in the future. Kind regards, Jacqui McMillan – General Manager More

Cardiff
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Close to train station and shopping centre, this hotel is ideally located in Reading which we used as a base for a trip to Windsor castle followed by a day in the Oracle shopping centre. Staff at reception were efficient and genuinely interested in our plans. Our room was clean and well set out with complimentary nespresso coffes, tea and... More

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Jacqui McMillan, General Manager at Novotel Reading Centre, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay at Novotel Reading. I was delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Kind regards, Jacqui McMillan – General Manager More

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  • Novotel Reading
  • Accor Reading Centre
  • Reading Novotel
Address: 25b Friar Street, Reading RG11DP, England
Price range (per night):* 99 AUD - 256 AUD

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