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pentahotel Reading

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Serves lunch and dinner
Penta Junior Suite | View from room
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Sports facility
Exterior
Located near Broad Street Mall, pentahotel Reading offers diverse amenities like a coffee shop, arcade games, and a library. Guests can enjoy vegan dishes at Penta Lounge or play table tennis. Visitors appreciate the helpful staff and convenient location.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
The current price is AED 312
AED 375 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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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
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Oxford Road, Reading, England, RG1 7RH

What's nearby

  • Hexagon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oracle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 9 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

pentahotel Reading

Family-friendly hotel near Oracle
Located close to Broad Street Mall and Hexagon, pentahotel Reading provides a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/game room, and a library. The on-site vegan cuisine restaurant, Penta Lounge, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • Wedding services, books, and a reception hall
  • Table tennis, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 206 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 38-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Rowing machines, treadmills, and elliptical machines

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
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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Frequently asked questions

Is pentahotel Reading pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at pentahotel Reading?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at pentahotel Reading?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for GBP 15 (subject to availability).

Where is pentahotel Reading located?

Located in the heart of Reading, this family-friendly hotel is steps from Broad Street Mall and Hexagon. Reading Civic Centre and Oracle are also within 10 minutes. Reading Station is 9 minutes by foot and Reading West Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

pentahotel Reading Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely designed hotel with plenty of recreational space and ideally located to explore centre of reading . Great value too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to transport. Friendly and professional staff and excellent setvice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, incredible value for amazing for breakfast plus games. Would not stay anywhere else if in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of great activity options in the lobby including darts, billiards, games! Very nice hotel and child friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
could be better
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Decent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of fun activities in the hotel. Breakfast was okay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service
Reception is cool but rooms could do with a freshen up. Double room but had two single quilts on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely, calm, problem free stay. Check in staff were warm, welcoming and really helpful. Room spacious and well presented. Excellent, relaxing buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced hotel in a central location. 10 min walk to station. Close to shops, bars and restaurants. Comfy supersized bed and good sized bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristaps

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place that make you feel like home and at ease. Amazing staff from check in to restaurant to breakfast. Super comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick & friendly check in. Spacious bedroom & a ground floor filled with fun activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place right in the centre of Reading for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Candice

It a nice location parking away from hotel and had to pay extra
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

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

Nice stay

Everything was good but was 30 degrees and the air con couldn’t cope we wanted to get out the room in the morning as early as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here - the game options in the lobby are fab and we always enjoy ourselves
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumalatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good locations for shopping and dining in different cuisine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Overnight stay

Only stayed one night but excellent stopover. Friendly and efficient check in. Standard room reasonable size, clean comfortable. Good shower. Good choices at breakfast. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok hotel

Lovely reception area and bar - as is with a lot of hotels … rooms are tired and need updating ! Shower needs new grouting and carpets need updating. Breakfast was buffet style.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hany Samaan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No fridge, no safe box, no closed cupboard
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend break

Great stay, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay and for the price excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024