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Garner Hotel Reading City Centre, an IHG Hotel | Hotel in The Oracle

8.6 (199 Reviews) Breakfast Private parking Restaurant Free WiFi View Private bathroom

Hotel for 2 Guests in The Oracle

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4-8 Duke Street, Reading, RG1 4RY, United Kingdom

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Convenience store on site
  • Packed lunches
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Designated smoking area

Facility Overview

Internet

  • Internet

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

Health & Safety

  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Physical Distancing

  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available

Cleaning & Disinfection

  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Food & Drink Safety

  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Policies

  • Check-in Check-in from 3:00 PM. There's no age requirement for check-in
  • Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM.
  • Pet Policy Pets are not allowed.
  • Payment Policy Credit card and photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Other Policy Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
  • Other Policy In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
  • Other Policy In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
  • Other Policy Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
  • Other Policy Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
  • Other Policy In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Reviews

Review scores

8.6 /10 · 199 reviews

Value for money 9.0

Location 9.5

Staff 9.4

Cleanliness 9.3

Comfort 9.1

Overall 8.6

Guest reviews

  • Mary Verified guest review

    Positive Great location only about a 10 minute walk from the train station. The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.

  • James Verified guest review

    Positive Modern conveniences (except one), Location, Staff.

  • Dr Verified guest review

    Positive The staff were friendly and offered to store our heavy luggage when it was evident that the lack of a lift would be a problem. the size of the room exceded expectations ,especially within the price. One of the best hotels I have stayed in in the UK.

Room Arrangement

Room Type Room details Number of guests

Standard King Room

×1 king bed

Room Size: 20 m²

x 2

Standard Double Room

×1 double bed

Room Size: 20 m²

x 2

Single Room

×1 single bed

Room Size: 18 m²

x 1

Premium Room with Double Bed and Single Bed

×2 double beds

Room Size: 28 m²

x 3

Standard Room

×1 single bed

Room Size: 20 m²

x 1

King Suite with Sofa Bed

×2 king beds

Room Size: 37 m²

x 4

Standard Room with Two Single Beds - Accessible

×2 single beds

Room Size: 29 m²

x 2

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