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M2 at Novotel Reading Centre

Meeting Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
25 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP –
Reading Town Centre
Up to 30
seats
Up to 30
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The M2 Meeting Room is a versatile meeting space at Novotel Reading Centre, designed to accommodate up to 30 delegates. The room provides a professional and adaptable environment, making it suitable for a variety of meetings, presentations, training sessions and corporate events.

The room features a neutral, contemporary finish with muted loop-pile carpet, pale wood panelling and a suspended acoustic ceiling. Even, practical lighting is provided by recessed downlights, while full-height curtains sit in front of the glazing, creating a comfortable and focused environment for meetings and presentations.

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 30
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 28
Cabaret
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 20
Classroom
up to 30

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
Alcohol licence until 5:00 (extension available)
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
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
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: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
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
No noise restrictions

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 Notice (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

Location map

Meet your host

Lorena Ramirez
Member of Tagvenue since August 2026
1h Response time
100% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

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