The negative reviews mostly date back to when this was a Marriott. The franchise is now Penta and the quality is there to show it. Staff is very Germanic - professional, well mannered but a tad ... cold. Great location. Very comfortable rooms, equipped with whatever you may need. The hotel offers some amenities but as there are a truckload... More

We came back again - this time with friends who had the room next to us. We trawled the hotel booking sites till we got the right price - £55 per room B&B for 2 people per room. We stayed a couple of nights, the Friday and Saturday and had a great break. The hotel is as 'funky' as ever... More

Just got back from this hotel. I booked it after reading reviews and it actually surpassed my expectations. The hotel is very modern with a stylish, fun, decor. The room was exceptional, very modern and clean. We had a "penta king" bed - its huge (as in, 4 people can probably sleep comfortably), with fresh clean sheets and plenty of... More

I have stayed here twice now. Good location, nice decor, good facilities BUT..the air conditioning is rubbish, even in January I was too hot and had the air con on the lowest level the whole time and the window open too! It was so hot it made me fell ill - it has put me off staying here again unfortunately. More

I had the pleasure of staying at the Penta Hotel twice in December 2011. The room is stylish, comfortable and clean and very centrally located. The breakfast was one of the best I have had from a hotel chain. Thoroughly recommended More

Great hotel.....trendy decor with huge beds. only negative point is that none of the rooms have baths. More

I work for an Oil and Gas company around Reading and stay in the Penta sometime a full month, as I work from 0700hr to 1800hrs everyday I have no choice but using the hotel laundry, I several time had clothing returned stinking and unwearable, dunno what they are doing with it! Also of course the cost of it is... More

Stayed in the Penta for a business triip. Staff were helpful at all times. The reception area also includes the hotel bar which very contemporary. Full size pool table and Wii console in this area adds to the trendy feel. Breakfast was excellent with great orange juice! We didn't have an evening meal but did have lunch which was good... More

Stayed at this hotel during new years eve for the past 2 years. Cannot fault one thing. Clean, modern rooms. Best bed I have slept on in ages. Excellent bathroom. Breakfast was also nice. Very close to the town centre but off the main strip so quiet. TV channels are great. The only place I will stay in Reading More