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voco Reading by IHG

Stay at voco Reading by IHG, a 4.4-star hotel with free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, restaurant, and conference facilities near the M4 and Madejski Stadium.

Junction 11, Select Car Leasing Stadium, M4, Reading RG2 0FL, United Kingdom View on map
8.8/10
Very Good Based on 1469 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Free parking Accessible Indoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Exceptional service and comfortable modern rooms

Guests highlight the welcoming and attentive staff, spacious and well-appointed rooms, and convenient location near the Madejski Stadium and local attractions. Some practical details around entertainment options and breakfast variety are noted.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, professional, and accommodating staff, with frequent mentions of specific team members providing exceptional service.
  • Spacious, clean, and modern rooms featuring comfortable amenities like walk-in showers and cozy furnishings.
  • Welcoming atmosphere from arrival to departure, with special touches such as personalized greetings and thoughtful gestures.
  • Good quality breakfast with a wide selection and attentive catering staff.
  • Convenient location close to the Madejski Stadium, conference centre, and major road links.

Worth knowing

  • Entertainment options in rooms are limited, with a small number of Freeview channels, some being only +1 channels.
  • Breakfast offerings can vary, with occasional mixed feedback on specific items like sausages and smoked salmon availability.
  • The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service and is not pet-friendly.
  • Paid breakfast and no included breakfast option could be a consideration for some guests.
  • The property is highly praised for service, but some guests experienced minor issues that were professionally and quickly resolved by staff.

Best for

  • Visitors attending events at the Madejski Football and Rugby Stadium or the nearby Royal Berkshire Conference Centre.
  • Business travelers seeking modern facilities with business center, free Wi-Fi, and easy motorway access.
  • Families and groups looking for spacious rooms and kid-friendly amenities.
  • Couples wanting a comfortable and contemporary setting for a relaxing or special occasion stay.
  • Guests who value attentive and personalized customer service as a key part of their stay experience.
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About this property

Welcome to voco Reading by IHG

Located at Junction 11 of the M4 motorway and set within the grounds of the Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading, voco Reading by IHG offers a modern hotel experience combining convenience and contemporary style. The property is a short walk from the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, making it well-suited for business travellers and conference attendees. Guests can expect a 4.4 rating based on over 1,300 reviews, reflecting overall positive guest experiences.

The hotel features contemporary, air-conditioned rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and thoughtful amenities such as room service, laundry facilities, and accessible accommodations. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, spa, hot tub, fitness centre, and a fine-dining restaurant, providing options for relaxation and dining on-site. Families and business travellers alike will find useful services like a business centre and kid-friendly amenities, though the property does not offer airport shuttle services and is not pet-friendly.

Guest reviews frequently highlight attentive and professional staff, with several noting exceptional customer service especially from the front desk team. Rooms are described as spacious and clean, with some guests appreciating extras like the walk-in showers and thoughtful touches at check-in. While the hotel provides many amenities, some guests have mentioned limited TV channel options as a minor drawback. Breakfast is generally well-received for its variety and presentation.

Nearby attractions include the Museum of English Rural Life, Reading Museum, and Basildon Park, all within easy reach for those interested in local history and outdoor activities. Multiple airports, including Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted, are accessible by car in under 1.5 to 2.5 hours, making the hotel a convenient base for travellers. Several other hotels are located nearby, offering alternatives within the local area.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Indoor pool
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Business center
Room service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Hot tub
Spa
Fitness center
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

DED
Dr Ellie Dyson Apr 11, 2026
10

The family room was spacious. Everything was absolutely amasing. Modern classy facilities. Very well located and all oof the staff were extremely, friendly and welcoming. Nassrine catered for all of our needs ans ensured our stay was perfect. The fudge at check in was a nice touch. Excellent stay overall yet Nassrine stood out the most and have to sat her welcoming and professuinalism was outstanding. Will definayely be back.

TM
Tracey McLellan Apr 07, 2026
10

We stay at Voco regularly and our stays are always exceptional! The staff are so welcoming, friendly and attentive which makes it such a pleasurable experience. We would like to especially mention Nissrine as she is so accommodating, kind and very helpful and tends to our every need to ensure we are happy and comfortable. We have already booked our next stay and looking forward to a relaxing break again soon. Thank you

SP
Stacey-Ann Palmer Apr 03, 2026
10

On my recent visit to the VOCO Reading hotel, the service I received started as soon as I entered the lobby and it was exceptional! The desk manager on duty , Nissrine, was friendly, polite and very passionate about her job. She and her small team made me and my friends who joined me later in the evening, feel very welcome. She went out of her way to accommodate our request for a space to worship, she changed my room which was the only three person occupancy of the booking, to another room with a sitting area that would accommodate the entire group. We were able to worship in the comfort of our room without disturbing other guests. My experience with other staff was also a pleasant one. The catering staff were very pleasant and attentive, meeting our every need. I especially want to mention Noah who ensured that the omelettes ordered were to the required specification. All in all, my time at VOCO Reading was a very enjoyable one made special by the fantastic customer service experience from all the staff.

SB
Simon Brown Apr 03, 2026
8.0

We were greeted with a lovely welcome and found our room to be clean, comfortable and welcoming. As typical of HI, tea, coffee and basic toiletries are all complimentary. The walk-in shower was wonderful. The only thing that let down the room was the 15 or so Freeview channels available, and some of those were +1 channels. We had the hotel breakfast which has a large choice of foods, well presented and tasty. The location is perfect if you need with stadium but there are no walking-distance food stores. The local retail park has a handful of stores like b&q and .Currys. Nearby is the 600 bus which can quickly take you into the city centre. Overall, a really enjoyable stay at a top notch hotel.

JK
Joy Kirika Mar 29, 2026
10

My family and I stayed at voco Reading for our Christmas holiday, where we spent three wonderful nights. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with the utmost care and warmth. The Front Office Manager, Era, welcomed us with such kindness and made sure we felt comfortable throughout our stay. We were also assisted incredibly well by Asha. Both of these ladies were extremely hospitable and friendly, always greeting us with beautiful smiles each morning. Their exceptional service truly made our stay special. The care and attention they showed to our entire family did not go unnoticed. We will most certainly be returning. Thank you for the amazing hospitality and for taking such great care of us.

MW
Melwin Wilson Feb 14, 2026
10

Outstanding service once again Thanks to Nissrine (my favourite staff over there) and to the whole team for the wonderful service. Had a breakfast and it was very lovely but I wish they would bring back the smoked salmon like last time and also the Tuesday sausages were not that really great like last time but it’s not a big deal after all. Had a wonderful chat session with ishaani at the bar and the spa staff are really good as welland will come back once again very soon.

TTL
Through The Lens Jan 25, 2026
10

My wife and I stayed at Voco Hotel (IHG) for two nights as a romantic getaway and special occasion and overall it was a wonderful experience. We did have a slight issue at the beginning of our stay which could have affected the experience, however it was resolved immediately and professionally by the front office manager, Nissrine. She was absolutely amazing, extremely helpful, kind and genuinely cared about making sure we were happy. She went out of her way to resolve the situation, upgraded our room due to the inconvenience and completely turned the experience around for us. Thanks to her outstanding customer service, we were able to relax, enjoy our stay and completely forget about the issue. The hotel itself is beautiful, the atmosphere, decor and overall festive setup was lovely. The suite room was stunning, cozy, modern, clean and perfect for a couple’s getaway. It gave us exactly the time and space we needed to reconnect and enjoy quality time together. Because of the excellent service, especially from Nissrine and the high standard of the hotel, we would absolutely return and happily recommend Voco Hotel to others. A special thank you again to the front desk team and especially to Nissrine Laassal, for making our stay memorable.

GA
Glen Allen Dec 28, 2025
8.0

Attached to the Select Car Leasing Stadium, ( previously the Madjeski stadium ) this IHG Voco hotel is a very comfortable, step up from the Holiday Inn Expresses for a few quid more. We booked a two bed Grand room which was spacious with double vanity and rainfall shower, floor to ceiling windows. Sleep was peaceful and comfortable, we enjoyed a quiet swim before breakfast in the hotel spa pool, breakfast was excellent, a friendly welcome and shown to a table. Fresh fruit, pastries, meat and cereals along with a full hot selection was top quality even as a buffet... We visited the stadium afterwards and had a look at the club shop and entrance area and a quick tour of the stadium itself. Overall very much recommended, free parking and electric vehicle charging onsite.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find voco Reading by IHG

Reading, United Kingdom

Set on the grounds of the Madejski Football and Rugby Stadium, this modern hotel is 2 minutes' walk from the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre and 1.6 miles from the M4 motorway.

  • Reading 1 hr 2 Walk
  • Reading West 1 hr 4 Walk
  • Reading Gate Retail Park Northbound 8 min Walk
  • Heathrow Airport 39 min Car · 1 hr 28 Transit
  • London Gatwick Airport 1 hr 14 Car · 2 hr 20 Transit
  • London Stansted Airport 1 hr 31 Car · 2 hr 25 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Reading. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Reading Museum 1,303 reviews

Reading Museum

Blagrave St, Reading RG1 1QH, United Kingdom

4.6 · Museum
The Museum of English Rural Life 314 reviews

The Museum of English Rural Life

6 Redlands Rd, Reading RG1 5EX, United Kingdom

4.8 · Museum
Basildon Park 4,063 reviews

Basildon Park

Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR, United Kingdom

4.5 · Heritage Building
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