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pentahotel Reading

4.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
Sports facility
Standard Room (penta) | View from room
Meeting facility
Penta Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Oxford Road, Reading, England, RG1 7RH
  • Hexagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Oracle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Room (Penta Plus)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Penta Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Penta Junior Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (penta) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room (penta)

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

Novotel Reading Centre

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, (1001)
The price is $99
per night
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Novotel Reading Centre

About this property

pentahotel Reading

Hotel in Reading City Centre
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Pentahotel Reading offers 206 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. 38-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and in-room fitness.
Pentahotel Reading features a fitness center and in-room fitness. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5920 square feet (550 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a library, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff.

Pentahotel Reading is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Penta Lounge - This bar specializes in vegan cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Hotel Restaurant - This family restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking for GBP 14 per day; reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 9.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Restaurant
  • Penta Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,920 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Elliptical machine
  • Free weights
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Rowing machine
  • Stationary bicycle
  • Treadmill
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests may request late check-out at 3 PM on Sundays. It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests are required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorization upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 25.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.5 for adults and GBP 9.75 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 14 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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pentahotel Reading Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness

Sounds like a window is open

The room that I was given, gave me the worst nights sleep ever. The sound of the traffic was so loud, I thought a window was open. When I spoke with reception about it, they didn’t really care about my experience and poor nights sleep. Being a friendly member I received no discount of food and especially not in the parking. Myself and my partner had to both drive. So paying for two cars in full price parking could have nearly paid for a second night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellence

Fabulous staff and fabulous hotel I love it
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kwaku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love staying there. Amazing staff who always go above and beyond to make the experience top notch. Cherry on the cake is the 3pm checkout time for Sunday. Will always be my number one choice. And it’s within my budget
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bill

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for a night or 2. Especially if heading to the hexagon for a show. Food menu a bit limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good apart from traffic noise at front of hotel over the drop off point, secondary glass required.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noureddine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated in central Reading, high standards service and very friendly and supportive staff. THANK YOU
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRYSTAL

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The security was very rude and intimidatory. They Would not allow me into the property without my key card. I explained that my friend has the key card and went back to the room early. I was the lead guest in the booking. I had email confirmation, my ID and the card I used to pay. Hotel security still refused me entry. I had to call the reception desk to get approval access. This was 4am. Prior to this rude hiccup I enjoyed my stay. After this incident it put a dampen on the rest of the trip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, with great lounge games included in the price - pool, darts, shuffle board, table tennis and more!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good: Modern, surprisingly spacious rooms for these rates, a much better than expected and well looked after gym, and a fun and funky design throughout the hotel. The bad: shocking amount of litter right outside the entrance to the building, in the flower beds, etc (why on earth wouldn't you clean that up? Street cleaners aren't gonna do it and makes such an awful first impression). Location is very central but not on a great street. Finally, in terms of security, we gave our luggage to reception to look after while we waited to check in. We returned to see our bags had been put just to one side of (and outside of) reception, wide out in the open, no security at all. Overall, it's an excellent economy hotel but could be better - and I'd pay a little extra if it was.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for night out
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024