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The red-brick and white facade of Novotel Reading Centre with symmetric blue-trimmed windows and a prominent Novotel sign above the entrance at Novotel Reading Centre.
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M1-M2 at Novotel Reading Centre

Boardroom in a Hotel
·
Private space
25 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP –
Reading Town Centre
Up to 65
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The M1-M2 Meeting Room is a combined meeting room in Novotel Reading Centre defined by an adaptable layout created by joining two interconnecting rooms.

Design: The room presents a neutral, functional finish of muted loop-pile carpet, pale wood panelling and a suspended acoustic ceiling. The lighting is even and practical, delivered by recessed downlights and full-height curtains that sit in front of glazing.

Features: The room includes a built-in PA system and speakers and permits hosts to play their own music or bring a DJ. The space also provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a cleared area suitable for a dance floor, together with wheelchair access and accessible toilets. A noise restriction applies.

Ideal for: Small groups and corporate teams seeking a practical boardroom-style layout or a relaxed standing reception with a compact dance area.

What sets it apart: The adaptable layout created by joining two interconnecting rooms allows flexible room plans without structural alterations.

What guests say: The room is consistently described as practical and well-lit, with reliable basic facilities suitable for meetings and small social gatherings.

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £40 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Dining
    up to 50
  • Theatre
    up to 65
  • Boardroom
    up to 34
  • Cabaret
    up to 50
  • U-Shaped
    up to 30
  • Classroom
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Video equipment
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking is available on-site (15 spaces)
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

• No smoking in the building.
• Damage to the space will result in extra charge.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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About Novotel Reading Centre

Novotel Reading Centre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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Lorena Ramirez
Member of Tagvenue since August 2026
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91% Response rate

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