ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road
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Welcome to ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road, a 3-star hotel in Reading, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 3.3 out of 5, from 489 reviews. Have a look around, then compare and book on imptreading.co.uk.
About this stay
ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road is a 3-star hotel in Southcote, Reading, rated 3.3 out of 5 across 489 guest reviews.
ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road is a practical 3-star stay in Reading Town Centre, Reading — good value for exploring the area and its landmarks like Mapledurham House.
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Facilities
- Telephone
- Wheelchair accessible
Location
648 654, Reading, United Kingdom.
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Where is ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road located?
ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road is in Reading Town Centre, Reading (648 654, Reading, United Kingdom), close to Mapledurham House.
How much does ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road?
ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road is a 3-star hotel in Reading.
Is ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road a good hotel?
Guests rate it 3.3 across 489 reviews. It’s a midscale choice for Reading.
What is the best area to stay in Reading for first-time visitors?
Reading Town Centre (RG1), specifically the streets between the station and the Oracle, is the best first-time base. You can walk to the Abbey Ruins, Forbury Gardens, Reading Museum and the Kennet and Avon canal in under 15 minutes, and the station gets you to London Paddington in 22 minutes. Friar Street and Castle Street have most of the evening options. Expect to pay £100-160 for a mid-range room midweek.
When is the cheapest month to visit Reading?
January is the cheapest, with town centre 4-star rooms often at £70-90 and no major events to drive demand. February is similar but half-term week (usually mid-February) pushes family-friendly hotels up. Avoid the first weekend if Six Nations rugby is on, as Twickenham overflow reaches Reading. November before the Forbury Gardens Christmas market opens is the other quiet window.
How many nights do I need in Reading?
Two nights covers Reading itself — the Abbey Quarter, the Oracle, the museum’s Bayeux Tapestry replica and a Thames Path walk from Caversham Bridge to Sonning. Four or five nights makes sense if you want to use Reading as a Thames Valley base for Windsor, Oxford, Henley and Marlow, all reachable by train in under 40 minutes. One night is enough only if you are here for a single event at Rivermead or the festival grounds.
How do I get from Heathrow to Reading?
The RailAir coach runs direct from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Reading station every 20 minutes, takes about 60 minutes, and costs around £20-25. A taxi is 40-55 minutes depending on the M4, and priced at £70-90. From late 2024 the Elizabeth line connects Heathrow to Reading with a change at Hayes and Harlington, taking around 90 minutes for roughly £13. The RailAir is still the fastest public option.
Do I need a car in Reading?
No, if you are staying in the town centre and mostly visiting Reading, London, Oxford, Windsor and Henley — all of those are on direct or one-change train routes from Reading station. Yes, if you plan to spend time in Pangbourne, Sonning, Marlow, Ascot or the Chiltern villages, where buses run hourly at best. Parking in the centre costs £15-25 per night at hotels and £3-5 per hour at the Oracle, so a car is a cost if you don’t need it.
Questions about ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road
How far is ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road from the centre of Southcote?
ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road is about 1.3 km in a straight line from the centre of Southcote.
Is ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road wheelchair accessible?
Yes, ibis Styles Reading Oxford Road is wheelchair accessible.
About Southcote
Southcote is a quiet south-west Reading suburb, sitting between the Kennet & Avon Canal to the north and the A4 Bath Road to the south. It is mostly interwar, with 1930s semi-detached houses and short terraces around Southcote Lane, Circuit Lane and Deneagle Way, plus some postwar infill nearer Bath Road. Coronation Square marks the centre with a small car park and a handful of shops. Reading West Station is at the northern edge, useful for slow trains to Newbury and Bedwyn. The area is functional rather than pretty. North across the canal, it blurs into the Kennet floodplain and Fobney Meadow nature reserve. A canal loop walk starts at Coronation Square and follows the towpath east. Streets are quiet at night, and most front gardens hold parked cars.
