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Hotel

Novotel Reading Centre

Reading, South East England — RG1 1DP

320

Max Capacity

FROM

£450

Per Day

4.8

42 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

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.

Room Capacities

theatre

280

boardroom

classroom

150

u shape

cabaret

120

reception

320

dining

180

banquet

150

Pricing

Day rates from £450

Day delegate rates from £45 per person. Half-day rates available. Conference packages include room hire, refreshments, and basic AV equipment.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Air conditioning

Natural daylight

On-site parking

Restaurant

Bar

Fitness centre

24-hour reception

Business centre

Accessible facilities

AV & Technical

LCD Projectors

Drop-down Screens

PA System

Wireless Microphones

High-speed Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Conference Phones

Audio/Visual Technician Support

Ideal For

Business MeetingsConferencesTraining SessionsCorporate EventsTeam BuildingProduct LaunchesSeminarsWorkshops

Location & Access

25B Friar Street, Reading RG1 1DP

Reading Station 0.3 miles (5-minute walk) with direct trains to London Paddington (25 minutes), Heathrow Airport (30 minutes), and Birmingham (1 hour). Multiple bus routes serve Reading town centre.

On-site car park with 85 spaces (chargeable). Additional public parking available at nearby Oracle Shopping Centre and NCP car parks within 200m.

Wheelchair accessible