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# pentahotel Reading vs Travelodge Reading Central

Both are in Reading, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Coley
## [pentahotel Reading](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pentahotel-reading-reading/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1951837/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Coley
## [Travelodge Reading Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/travelodge-reading-central-reading/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2243313/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick pentahotel Reading

It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 60 m apart.

### Choose pentahotel Reading if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Travelodge Reading Central if you want

-   free parking
-   a smaller, quieter hotel
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Why is pentahotel Reading better than Travelodge Reading Central?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.6) (+1.1)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (568 vs 184), so the rating is more reliable (×3.1)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (206 vs 80 rooms) (×2.6)

### Why is Travelodge Reading Central better than pentahotel Reading?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2010) (+6y)
3.  Has free parking
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (80 vs 206 rooms) (−126)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | pentahotel Reading | Travelodge Reading Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.1) | 7.6 |
| Location | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+1.0) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.1) | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 568  (+384) | 184 |
| Rank in Reading | top 11%  (+75%) | top 86% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Distance to Coley centre | 620 m | 690 m |
| To public transport | 540 m | 550 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 206 | 80 |
| Floors | 7 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | 2016  (+6y) |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+9) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

60 m apart

## pentahotel Reading or Travelodge Reading Central: common questions

### Which is better, pentahotel Reading or Travelodge Reading Central?

pentahotel Reading leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, pentahotel Reading or Travelodge Reading Central?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are pentahotel Reading and Travelodge Reading Central?

The two hotels are 60 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/pentahotel-reading-reading-vs-travelodge-reading-central-reading/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/
