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pentahotel Reading

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Broad Street Mall

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Near Broad Street Mall, pentahotel Reading offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop, arcade games, and a library. Indulge in vegan cuisine at Penta Lounge or challenge someone to table tennis; previous guests rave about the helpful staff and location.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Car rentals on site

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY624
CNY749 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27

Room options

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Room (Penta Plus) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room (Penta Plus)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • 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

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior
Novotel Reading Centre
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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,000 reviews
The price is CNY536
CNY643 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
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About the neighborhood

Map
Oxford Road, Reading, England, RG1 7RH

What's nearby

  • Broad Street Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hexagon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reading Civic Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oracle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 41 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 44 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 59 min drive
  • Reading Station - 9 min walk
  • Reading West Station - 10 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Reading - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Corner - ‬3 min walk

About this property

pentahotel Reading

Pentahotel Reading offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Thames River. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 206 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 656 ft (GBP 14 per day); reservations required; discounts available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu
  • Outlet covers

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Foosball
  • Table tennis

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (5920 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 43
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 45
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 38-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Elliptical machine
  • Rowing machine
  • Treadmill
  • Stationary bike
  • Free weights
  • Other workout equipment

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Penta Lounge - This bar specializes in vegan cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Onsite venue #2 - 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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 25.00 per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.5 for adults and GBP 9.75 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 14 per day (656 ft away)

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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. 
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does pentahotel Reading offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, pentahotel Reading does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at pentahotel Reading?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at pentahotel Reading?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at pentahotel Reading?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at pentahotel Reading?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at pentahotel Reading and nearby?

Pentahotel Reading has a fitness center and an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near pentahotel Reading?

Yes, Penta Lounge offers vegan cuisine.

What's the area around pentahotel Reading like?

Pentahotel Reading is in Reading City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Reading Station and 13 minutes' walk from Thames River. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

pentahotel Reading Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's gym was surprisingly great and even exceeded expectations. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, epic, fabulous, and delicious with a variety of choices. (17 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bar
Bed
Lobby
Parking
Food
Ambience

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Reception staff fabulous, breakfast choice great, facilities great too
Victoria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly welcome, spacious room (pentaplus), great value, nice and clean, huge bed.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was amazed by the room and the facility
Soheil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all Round
Nick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amenties, the free popcorn and rhe free access to pool, darts and so on. All of this, plus plenty of restuarants close
Nigel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Massive bed
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Smooth check in. Massive bed. Comfortable. Everything we needed.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel and great staff
christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable hotel great convenient location. Recommended
Vincent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room and bathroom was clean and a good size Check in was fast and problem free Not enough words to describe breakfast - well stocked,hot food was hot and a great choice
kevin, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed for one night on business. Staff were welcoming and friendly, room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was tasty but all the hot food was luke warm, which was disappointing. For the price however, it’s a great hotel for a short stay. Would definitely stay ag ain
Clare, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, funky decor, big room with a lovely bathroom, fab staff and they were happy to take care of our bags. Bar was quite expensive and there was some road noise from outside but I would definitely stay again.
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here multiple times, always consistent- staff always very friendly and helpful , clean rooms and bathrooms.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, hot shower, pleasant staff
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just beautiful. I found the bed to be really comfortable and the overall vibe of the whole place impossible to replicate anywhere else. Will be coming back :)
Katarzyna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very central, great price
Letishia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was great and I will be back
Abayomi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and good location too. I enjoyed desserts in Creams cafe reading very well too just 1 minute walk.
Janesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing stay
Wayne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Highly recommend

Good location and great service.
Ella, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good overall
keith, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room needed more heat and/or a much thicker, bigger duvet. A single duvet on a 5 foot bed just didn’t cut it
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect, incredible value for amazing for breakfast plus games. Would not stay anywhere else if in the area again.
Muhammad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lots of great activity options in the lobby including darts, billiards, games! Very nice hotel and child friendly!
Douglas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice quiet room. Room was a bit hot but staff lent me a fan which helped me to sleep comfortably.
Raphael, 1-night trip