Novotel Reading Centre
Novotel Reading Centre has 4 meeting/event spaces for 35–280 delegates (theatre), largest: Buckingham Suite (280).
- Up to 320 delegates
- 4 meeting spaces
- On-site parking
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7 photosCapacity overview
4 spaces · capacities by layout · floor area in m²
| Room | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception | m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Suite | 280 | — | 50 | 150 | 60 | — | — | 180 |
| Windsor Room | 120 | — | 30 | 70 | 35 | — | — | 90 |
| Hampton Room | 50 | — | 20 | 30 | 25 | — | — | 45 |
| Richmond Room | 35 | — | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — | 35 |
At a glance
Novotel Reading Centre is a modern 4-star hotel strategically located in the heart of Reading's business district. The hotel offers 8 flexible meeting rooms accommodating up to 320 delegates, equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and natural daylight. Located just minutes from Reading Station with direct rail links to London Paddington (25 minutes) and Heathrow Airport (30 minutes), it provides excellent connectivity for business events. The venue features contemporary design, on-site dining at Elements Restaurant, fitness facilities, and professional event coordination services.
Best suited for
- Business Meetings
- Conferences
- Training Sessions
- Corporate Events
- Team Building
Why book with us?
- Independent venue sourcing
- Free to event organisers
- Access to negotiated rates
- Alternative venues included
- Human expert support
Know before you book
Provenance shown for every factMeeting spaces at this venue
Pricing & packages
Exact rates are confirmed on your proposal — our experts negotiate on your behalf.
Meeting room, equipment, lunch & refreshments.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Food & catering
- Restaurant on site
- Bar on site
Dietary options catered for
Top facilities
- Free WiFi
- AV equipment
- Air conditioning
- Natural daylight
- On-site parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness centre
AV & production
Accessibility
Always confirm specific access requirements with our team — we check on your behalf.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible parking
- Lift access to all floors
Location & getting there
25B Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP, United Kingdom
Venue Intelligence™
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Novotel Reading Centre is a verified hotel in Reading, hosting up to 320 guests. Its profile rates most strongly for Corporate, International, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, international delegations and residential events, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Venue profile ratings
- Corporate★★★★★
- Luxury★★★★★
- Historic★★★★★
- Creative★★★★★
- Eco★★★★★
- Hybrid Ready★★★★★
- Networking★★★★★
- Training★★★★★
- International★★★★★
- Accessibility★★★★★
Verified on-site
- Wi-Fi✓ Verified
- AV & production✓ Verified
- Food & catering✓ Verified
- Bedrooms✓ Verified
- SustainabilityNot listed
- Accessibility✓ Verified
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- Oct 2025Venue verified and listed
Added to the InternationalVenues.com verified directory.
- Oct 2025Photography refreshed — 4 images
Latest venue imagery reviewed and published.
- Oct 2025Quality score 90/100
Top-tier data completeness — capacities, facilities and access verified.
Frequently asked
How many meeting rooms does Novotel Reading Centre have?
Novotel Reading Centre has 4 meeting and event spaces in Reading, seating up to 280 delegates theatre-style in the largest room.
What is the capacity of Novotel Reading Centre's largest event space?
The largest event space at Novotel Reading Centre is Buckingham Suite, with a maximum capacity of 280 guests.
What conference facilities does Novotel Reading Centre offer?
Novotel Reading Centre offers Free WiFi, AV equipment, Air conditioning, Natural daylight, LCD Projectors, Drop-down Screens, PA System across its 4 meeting and event spaces.
What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 320 guests in theatre style, 180 in classroom, 200 for dinner, 300 for reception
What AV equipment is available?
Full AV equipment including projectors, screens, sound systems and Wi-Fi. Technical support available
Is catering available?
Comprehensive catering from coffee breaks to full banquets. Special dietary requirements accommodated
Is there parking available?
On-site parking available with spaces for 150+ vehicles. Additional public parking nearby
About Novotel Reading Centre
Novotel Reading Centre is a modern 4-star hotel strategically located in the heart of Reading's business district. The hotel offers 8 flexible meeting rooms accommodating up to 320 delegates, equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and natural daylight. Located just minutes from Reading Station with direct rail links to London Paddington (25 minutes) and Heathrow Airport (30 minutes), it provides excellent connectivity for business events. The venue features contemporary design, on-site dining at Elements Restaurant, fitness facilities, and professional event coordination services.
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