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About the Hotel

25B Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
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Situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from The Museum of Reading, the 4-star Novotel Reading Centre hotel boasts 24-hour reception and wake-up calls. The hotel, located a few moments from Reading Crown Court Courthouse, features a restaurant.

Location

You'll need 36-minute drive to London Heathrow airport. The Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock is just 1.2 km away, while Forbury Gardens is about 400 metres from this Reading hotel.

Reload Reading is nearly 25 minutes' walk away, while Reading is situated just around the corner from the Novotel.

Friar Street bus stop is also 450 m from the accommodation.

Rooms

The rooms comprise a seating area complete with an iron with ironing board, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is available from 06:30 till 10:00. Burger King is situated within reach of the Novotel Reading.

Leisure & Business

The availability of a steam room, a sauna, and an indoor pool guarantees guests a relaxing stay.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Executive Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
22 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Room Mobility Accessible
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Room Room Only Non refundable
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

City Centre
Reading400 m
Airports
London Heathrow (LHR) 44.7 km
Southampton (SOU) 73.2 km
Train
Reading Train Station200 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel location

25B Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
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25B Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1DP
Nearby
Museum
The Museum of Reading
270 m
Park
Forbury Gardens
390 m
The Oracle Shopping Centre
Reading
550 m
Art object
Statue of Queen Victoria
190 m
Mall
The Oracle
590 m
Church
Greyfriars Church
250 m
Church
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin
260 m
Church
St Laurence's Church
250 m
Gallery
The Lemon Grove Gallery Ltd
260 m
6 Abbey Street
Chestnut Walk
520 m
Mall
Broad Street Mall
320 m
26 The Forbury
Maiwand Lion
380 m
Night club
Q Club
80 m
1 Queen's Rd
Grosvenor Casino Reading Central
460 m
Reading Museum
Britain's Bayeux Tapestry
220 m
Mall
John Lewis & Partners
220 m
Restaurants
Revolucion de Cuba Reading
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Cosmo
60 m
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Treatz Reading
50 m
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Pitcher & Piano
70 m
18 Friar Street
Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar at Malmaison Reading
140 m
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Kokoro
110 m
13 Queen Victoria Street
Malmaison
180 m
18-20 Station Road Great Western House
Memory Of Sichuan
120 m
109 Friar Street
Nibsy's
200 m
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Itsu
170 m
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