Novotel Reading Centre 25b Friar Street, Reading RG1 1DP

"Pretty decent hotel with courteous staff, well equipped gym and pool a gourmet bar. The brownie point of the hotel is the location, 1 minute walk to the railway station and there are plethora of options for food and beverages nearby. The breakfast is decent, however I reckon there could have been some variety from day to day. I sent them an email earlier for a room with good view and they allotted room on the topmost floor, very nice of them. Along with the perks and benefits of staying on the executive floor there was a small woe though due to their less spacious elevator and waiting time to catch a proper elevator was ok a bit higher side."

"Amazing stay in Novotel, as always! Great experience , comfortable and clean rooms! Tasty breakfast and very important, friendly staff ( many thanks to Marisa and Marta for making our stay more joyful). So nice of them because there is also a gluten free section. No parking but overall was a nice stay."

"We had a great stay. Reception staff are very helpful and so was the gentleman on duty at breakfast. Unfortunately, when l went to dish up 4 of the hot breakfast options had run out. The cost to park at the hotel is high, but there are other options. The window in the room.Was full of fingerprints and could have done with a wipe. The carpet could also have done with a clean. Very comfortable bed and there is everything you need right down to an iron, mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. Both a bath and separate shower and soap and shampoo. Nicely decorated and a modern feel."

"We used the hotel for its location as we were their for Christmas Shopping, the hotel was in a excellent location. The hotel had a swimming pool that was a positive. Children could use the facility at anytime, no restrictions but the staff were regular participants in the swimming pool and I found this uncomfortable. There was one decent swimming lane which was being used systematically by the staff. One would finish and another would replace them. They would also monopolise the sauna and steam rooms. We had booked to have breakfast on the 3 nights we stayed but we're not impressed with the food, it was of a poor standard only used the first morning. After that went out of the hotel to have a breakfast. Staff on reception were friendly in particular a gentleman I think of Spanish origin who worked nights he was excellent and couldn't be more helpful, efficient and friendly. We generally found staff to be polite. Kept up the first night by a couple above who were very noisy but that was nothing to do with the hotel. Cost of staying at the hotel I thought was a very good price taking in to consideration the location."

"If you are coming to Reading and want to have a great experience then look no further. This hotel is great! The room was amazing whilst also being very affordable. The staff were super friendly, from the front desk to housekeeping and the breakfast staff. Can’t wait to come back."