ibis Reading Centre

The location was very good, close to Reading train station and the bus stop for the RailAir bus to and from Heathrow. I could walk from the bus stop to the hotel even with a large suitcase and other bags. The hotel is on one of the main streets in Reading, so there is easy access to shopping and restaurants. During my stay my room was very quiet-I didn't hear any noise from other guest rooms or from the street outside. The room was a good size, with a desk that had enough room to use my laptop and tablet. There are power and USB sockets in good locations which allowed me to use and charge my electronic devices. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean. The shower was good with good temperature control and water flow. Breakfast was included in my booking and was very good, with a buffet that had a large variety of hot and cold food items. All of staff from the front desk, to the breakfast staff and housekeepers were very friendly and helpful. Tamas Racz the Front Office Manager was particularly helpful - I had problems with the card-key in the lift and to enter my room. Tamas came with me in the lift and to my room to check the problem. It turned out it was partly user error on my part. I would recommend this hotel, for a stay in Reading particularly if you are travelling by public transport.

I was stranded by a cancelled train and booked a room at the Ibis in Reading. The room was quiet, clean, and conveniently located near the train station. The room had a nice selection of coffee and tea. I only drink decaf, so was very pleased this was an option. There were a selection of restaurants closeby. I also walked to many tourist attractions. They also extended my reservation for another day with ease.

I really liked this hotel. It was just a short walk from the railway station, which was ideal for me as I was walking the Thames Path in stages. When I arrived I was given a choice of floors. Floor 10 was great. I left the window open and could barely hear the noise from the street. The window gave adequate ventilation and I didn't bother doing the aircon. Everything in the room worked and nothing was marked or chipped. The shower was good and the water from the tap was perfect..It was good to have really cold water to take on my daily walks. I had breakfast twice. There was a good variety and it was worth £12. The restaurant was pleasant, but they only served breakfast. I ate in the evening at two nearby Wetherspoons.

Very clean room of generous size, a comfortable bed and a big shower compartment. Lots of storage and sitting space, tea-making facilities, and a very secure door with 24-hour lobby staff. A safe or safe-box would have been useful for valuables. Good lifts for heavy luggage and a very close position near the railway station and transport links to Heathrow and Gatwick make it an ideal location for transit passengers. The location also offers lots of places to eat, several supermarkets and Reading town centre, with its usual chain-stores is just a short walk away.

Very clean and great price. Very friendly staff who were welcoming. Room was comfortable and I slept well. Centrally located and easy to access local amenities. Parking very reasonable if you take your ticket to the reception desk only £8 for 24 hours if using specific Car Park as listed.