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Ibis Reading Centre

2.0 of 5
25 A. Friar St. | Reading Station, Reading RG1 1DP, England
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Ibis Reading Centre
Ranked #12 of 32 hotels in Reading
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

An unremarkable stay at a budget hotel chain delivering exactly what you'd expect. No frills but clean, quiet, inexpensive and central. Internet is chargeable and via LAN cable. Very near to the railway station and essentially in the town centre. I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful.

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AnneDubruille, General Manager at Ibis Reading Centre, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for your comments following your stay at Ibis Reading. It is good to know you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to welocming you soon Best regards Anne More

Brentwood, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

I found this hotel on laterooms.com last year and it has been a firm favourite ever since. I am often in Reading seeing friends, and sometimes it's easier to stay here rather than pay for cabs to and from town. Staff can be a little unhelpful at times, but I guess that is to be expected when paying for the... More

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AnneDubruille, General Manager at Ibis Reading Centre, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for your comments further your stay. I am glad to know you have enjoyed it, and have taken on board your comments regarding our staff, which I will ensure to correct. Bets regards Anne More

Broadway, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Had to book a hotel very last minute and this was one of the ones i could find that had availability. After hearing a few things i was a bit sceptical, but i paid £49 for 2 of us for 1 night which i thought was an amazing deal considering most places (ranging from big hotel in reading to little... More

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AnneDubruille, General Manager at Ibis Reading Centre, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you very much for your review further your stay at Ibis Reading Centre. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forwrad to welcoming you soon. Regards Anne More

Fredrikstad
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I stayed two nights at this hotel for business, we were a relatively large group of about 20 pax. Sleep quality was good, bed was perfect, room was clean and simple, and has the basic trimmings. In addition, breakfast served is of good quality, there is a good selection of various items, and seems clean enough, and also able to... More

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AnneDubruille, General Manager at Ibis Reading Centre, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you very much for your review further your stay at Ibis Reading Centre, and we have taken note of your comments regarding the Internet. The company is working on a Free Wifi access to be delivered in the hotels in the near future. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forwrad to welcoming you soon.... More

Stockton-on-Tees
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

I stop away a lot and needed a Reading hotel near the station. I picked the Ibis based on TripAdvisor reviews. I got it right. A warm welcome, a comfy modern and clean room, good breakfast and five minutes from both the station and a choice of restaurants. I'll stop here on future visits

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AnneDubruille, General Manager at Ibis Reading Centre, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you very much for your review further your stay at Ibis Reading Centre We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forwrad to welcoming you soon Regards Anne More

Newbury, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Pros: - Great check-in time (12am) - Sensible checkout time - Shower was easy to use, well enclosed and had decent power/warmth - Friendly staff on reception Cons: - None really. As a place to stay for 6-8 hours after a night out it served its purpose well. It was clean, compact and had a good bed. There were no... More

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AnneDubruille, Front Office Manager at Ibis Reading Centre, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind review. It is much appreciated and I can assure you that my team will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. I look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Kind regards, Krishnam Addala More

Reading, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

If U wanna meet a friendly,helpful,funny, serious at job staff, come and visit Ibis in Reading! U will meet with them. The hotel is in the heart of the city, wich means the city pulses around you. The rooms are perfect for business trips or even for family trips. They are tidy, very comfortable bed and well maintained and quiet.... More

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AnneDubruille, Front Office Manager at Ibis Reading Centre, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear MR. Major, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Kind regards, Krishnam Addala More

Plymouth, United Kingdom
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

A really useful stop-over if you're heading towards London but don't want to pay London prices. This Ibis is just five minutes walk from Reading station and Paddington is only 30 minutes away. By arriving at helf past midnight and leaving at 05.30 it didn't give me any chance to try breakfast, but from other visits, I know it's good... More

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AnneDubruille, Front Office Manager at Ibis Reading Centre, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Dear Archie, I’m very grateful that you could take time to leave us your thoughts and write a review. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope to see you again in the very near future. Kind regards, Krishnam Addala More

Leeds, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

An adequate room and bathroom, but other aspects were disappointing. Very limited channels on TV - by no means a full "free-view" service. I used all the milk cartons (4) and tea bags (2) on my first evening and the following morning , and when I asked for more at reception for the second evening I was handed two milk... More

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AnneDubruille, Front Office Manager at Ibis Reading Centre, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Guest, I am really sorry to hear that your stay was not up to expectations. I would like to discuss this with you in person. Please could you contact me on 01189533500/ h5431-am@accor.com Kind regards, Krishnam Addala More

Leeds, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

The room itself was fine - comfortable beds, good bathroom facilities, nothing missing - but it could have been cleaner; I found someone else's toenail on the floor. The down side of the hotel was the temperature; it was far too hot, and opening the window let in all the street noise - and the residents of Reading all howl... More

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AnneDubruille, Front Office Manager at Ibis Reading Centre, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your comments. We appreciate all feedback and are glad you enjoyed your stay. I’ll look into the points your raised personally, and in the meantime, I hope we can welcome you back to the Ibis Hotel in Reading Centre very soon. Kind regards, Krishnam More

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Additional Information about Ibis Reading Centre

Address: 25 A. Friar St. | Reading Station, Reading RG1 1DP, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Berkshire > Reading
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Ranked #12 of 32 hotels in Reading
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Ibis Reading Centre is 2 min from the train station and the pubs of Friar Street, and 30 min by train from London Paddington. Heathrow airport is accessible in 30 min via the M4 and Gatwick in 70 min by train. 10 min from Madejski Stadium and Green Park, 20 min from Legoland, the hotel has 182 rooms with air cooling. It also features a bar serving snacks 24 hours and wireless Internet access for guests on business stays. Public undercover parking close by at discounted rates for hotel guests. ... more   less 
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