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pentahotel Reading

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

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Serves lunch and dinner
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Sports facility
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.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is RM332
RM399 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room (Penta Plus)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Penta Junior Suite

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (penta)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Reading City Centre, a neighbourhood in Reading, pentahotel Reading is near a train station. Hexagon and Reading Museum and Town Hall are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Broad Street Mall and Oracle. Travelling with kids? Make time for LEGOLAND® Windsor, or enjoy an event or a match at Madejski Stadium.
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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
  • ‪Thai Corner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ThaiGrr! - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 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/games room and a library. The on-site vegan cuisine restaurant, Penta Lounge, offers lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a billiards/pool table
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Wedding services, a lift and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 206 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/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 transport

  • Offsite parking for GBP 14 per day; reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (116 centimetre 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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
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 authorisation upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately GBP 19.5 for adults and from 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-authorise 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 transport 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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Reading Penta Hotel
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Renaissance Hotel Reading
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at pentahotel Reading?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at pentahotel Reading on 12 Oct 2025 start from RM 332.49, excluding 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.

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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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 away 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. 484 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1024 reviews

Reviews

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

Wayne

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Weekend break

Great stay, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

fun and games

fun hotel in the center of town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and efficient staff. Very clean. Food was good. Next to the theatre.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and lots to do in the hotel with various games like darts, shuffleboard, etc
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Excellence

Fabulous staff and fabulous hotel I love it
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent for a night but no air con and it was 30 degrees
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful and polite at all times. Area around hotel a bit rundown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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