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pentahotel Reading

4.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Broad Street Mall

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Serves lunch and dinner
Fitness facility
Serves lunch and dinner
Sports facility
Penta Junior Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Oxford Road, Reading, England, RG1 7RH
  • Place, Hexagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Penta Plus)

Room (Penta Plus)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (penta)

Standard Room (penta)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Penta Junior Suite

Penta Junior Suite

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

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About the area

Reading

City center stay.With a stay at this Reading City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Broad Street Mall and Hexagon. Reading Civic Centre and Oracle are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Reading - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ThaiGrr! - ‬1 min walk

About this property

pentahotel Reading

Family-friendly stay near Broad Street Mall
Pentahotel Reading offers its guests a fitness center and in-room fitness. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5920 square feet (550 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly pentahotel Reading.

This Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 206 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5920 sq ft of conference space
  • 550 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 25.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events are allowed on site. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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pentahotel Reading Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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

6/10 Okay

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable but no curtains so had light coming through nets however slept well even when waking 2-3 times. Walking through Hallways were very dark felt slightly uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here multiple times, always consistent- staff always very friendly and helpful , clean rooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

MR ADAM

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Raphael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet room. Room was a bit hot but staff lent me a fan which helped me to sleep comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ozge

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letishia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central, great price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David R C

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

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

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Business traveller
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

4/10 Poor

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Kim

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hany Samaan

Travelled with family
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

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janesh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and good location too. I enjoyed desserts in Creams cafe reading very well too just 1 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025