Ibis Reading Centre, in the city's heart, offers an eco-friendly base for travelers. Enjoy a bar, on-site restaurant, and peaceful garden. Multilingual staff assist guests, and practical amenities include bicycle rentals and laundry services.
Located in Reading City Centre, a neighbourhood in Reading, ibis Reading Centre is in a shopping district and near a train station. South Street Arts Centre and Predator Assault, Laser Combat are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Oracle and John Lewis Reading. Shinfield Studios and Lagoona Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Reading travel guide
25A Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DP
What's nearby
Oracle
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Forbury Gardens
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Reading Museum and Town Hall
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Reading Abbey Ruins
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Hexagon
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Reading Station
4 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
48 min drive
Restaurants
Siren RG1
2 min walk
Itsu
3 min walk
The Three Guineas
4 min walk
Caffè Nero
5 min walk
The Oakford Social Club
4 min walk
About this property
ibis Reading Centre
Hotel near Thames River
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at ibis Reading Centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Full breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and a reception hall
A vegetable garden, a TV in reception and multilingual staff
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a front desk safe
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 182 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Highchairs and free infant beds
LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
24-hour offsite parking (GBP 7 per day); discounts available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
High chair
In-room cot
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Vegetable garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
14 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2006
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reception hall
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating (climate-controlled)
LED lighting
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
Nearby parking fee: GBP 7 per day(1969 ft away; open 24 hours)
Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
We should mention
The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
ibis Hotel Reading Centre
Ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre Hotel
ibis Reading Centre Reading
ibis Reading Centre Hotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms)
ibis Reading Centre (new ibis rooms) Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Is ibis Reading Centre pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at ibis Reading Centre?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis Reading Centre on 22 Mar 2026 start from ฿1,653, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at ibis Reading Centre?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at ibis Reading Centre?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).
Where is ibis Reading Centre located?
Located in Reading City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of John Lewis Reading and Thames River. Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin and St. Laurence Church are also within 5 minutes. Reading Station and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.
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Reviews
ibis Reading Centre Reviews
8.2
Very good
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The lady Mel and the Indian guy who checked us in were great ! Thank you for your service guys! Would love to stay with you IBIS again ! Clean hotel and perfect location and it snowed the next day haha.
Great Stay !🤘
I had one night in Reading and this was perfect for that. It's a super easy walk from the train station, and very easily walkable to the city center. There were lots of great options for food and shopping. As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe during my whole stay. The room was simple, but comfortable, and there was a nice touch with the kettle and some hot drink options in the room.
Great location for bars/restaurants and shops, parked in broad street mall car park where if you hand your ticket in at reception you get discounted parking £7 for overnight stay