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pentahotel Reading

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Broad Street Mall

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Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Meeting facility

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)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room (penta) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room (penta)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Penta Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Penta Junior Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Hexagon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reading Civic Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oracle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Allied Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hope Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

pentahotel Reading

Family-friendly 4-star hotel 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 4-star 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 fire extinguisher and 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, Diners Club, JCB International, 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 fire extinguisher and 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is pentahotel Reading to the airport?

Pentahotel Reading is 21.7 mi (44-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at pentahotel Reading?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at pentahotel Reading on Jun 7, 2026 start from $87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does pentahotel Reading have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at pentahotel Reading.

Does pentahotel Reading offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at pentahotel Reading, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19.5 for adults and GBP 9.75 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at pentahotel Reading?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at pentahotel Reading?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at pentahotel Reading?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does pentahotel Reading have a pool?

Pentahotel Reading does not have a pool.

Does pentahotel Reading have a restaurant?

Pentahotel Reading is home to Penta Lounge, which features vegan cuisine.

Does pentahotel Reading have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is pentahotel Reading to downtown Reading?

Pentahotel Reading is 0.4 mi away from Reading.

pentahotel Reading Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, breakfast was good, the games in the lobby are a fun addition.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big rooms, great showers, friendly staff, awesome breakfast. Really a perfect hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception staff fabulous, breakfast choice great, facilities great too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, quiet room, comfy bed. Easy check in and check out. Couldn't ask for more
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly welcome, room was good standard though water pressure in ensuite was low. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly welcome, spacious room (pentaplus), great value, nice and clean, huge bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luxana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy, plenty of space. Towels, toiletries are provided. The room also has a kettle, tea, coffee, and a smart TV which you can cast to. The staff are helpful and friendly. There is plenty of lounge space and activities on the ground floor. Lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great size room. Bar area was really good, plenty of free games eg. Pool,darts and pinball. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel is so relaxed and chilled. Free games like pool, table tennis, darts etc. Rooms comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly. It’s everything you need! Location is great too. Short distance to shops and restaurants. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, hot shower, pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soheil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was amazed by the room and the facility
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a great, quiet, and restful stay at the pentahotel Reading. Everything went smoothly throughout my visit, and the room was kept very clean with fresh towels provided every day. Overall, it was a comfortable and pleasant experience. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable hotel great convenient location. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Letishia

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amenties, the free popcorn and rhe free access to pool, darts and so on. All of this, plus plenty of restuarants close
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025