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Candlewood Suites Reading by IHG

Relax at Candlewood Suites Reading by IHG, a 4.2-star all-suite hotel with fitness room, 24-hour market & BBQ gazebo, minutes from Reading attractions.

55 S 3rd Ave, Reading, PA 19611, United States View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 526 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned Business center
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stays with attentive service

Guests appreciate the welcoming staff, convenient amenities, and cozy all-suite rooms, though some note occasional housekeeping and maintenance issues.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly and helpful staff with attentive service at the front desk and hospitality team.
  • Cleanliness of rooms and quality toiletries, including soft towels and well-stocked kitchenettes.
  • Comfortable beds that contribute to restful nights.
  • Convenient location near local attractions and within walking distance to necessary amenities.
  • Access to appliances and kitchenware enhances the extended stay experience.

Worth knowing

  • Some guests encountered inconsistent housekeeping, including unmade beds and dishes left in the dishwasher.
  • A few rooms show signs of dated furnishings and minor maintenance issues.
  • Water from the tap has been reported to have an unpleasant taste or smell by some guests.
  • Rooms are described as somewhat small but functional for the price point.
  • Quiet service style valued by many, though a few found it borderline inattentive.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a budget-friendly, all-suite accommodation near Reading’s museums and cultural sites.
  • LGBTQ+ travelers looking for a welcoming, friendly environment.
  • Guests who appreciate kitchenettes and the convenience of a 24-hour market on site.
  • Extended stays and travelers wanting easy access to BBQ and fitness facilities.
  • Those valuing a relaxed, informal hotel atmosphere over luxury amenities.
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About this property

Welcome to Candlewood Suites Reading by IHG

Candlewood Suites Reading by IHG is a relaxed all-suite hotel designed for extended stays and events such as conferences and weddings. The property features practical amenities including a 24-hour market, a fitness room, and an outdoor gazebo equipped with BBQ facilities. Guests can enjoy kitchenettes in their rooms, a noted convenience praised in multiple reviews for allowing self-catering options, though some guests have mentioned minor housekeeping inconsistencies.

Located at 55 S 3rd Ave in Reading, Pennsylvania, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions like the Reading Public Museum and the Japanese-style Reading Pagoda. Visitors interested in art and culture will find the nearby GoggleWorks Center for the Arts within a short distance. This setting suits travelers who appreciate a quieter, functional base from which to explore the city’s points of interest without the formality of a traditional hotel stay.

The property is particularly welcoming to LGBTQ+ guests and maintains a friendly atmosphere, reflected in staff responsiveness praised by visitors. Although some reviews mention dated furniture and occasional maintenance issues, the overall rating of 4.2 from more than 500 reviews reflects a generally positive guest experience. Rooms are described as cozy and comfortable, with some commentary on bed softness and water quality.

Travelers arriving by air benefit from proximity to several airports, including Philadelphia International Airport just over an hour away by car, as well as Harrisburg and Lehigh Valley airports nearby. For those considering alternative accommodations, a variety of hotels with comparable ratings are located within a two-mile radius, providing options for differing preferences and budgets.

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
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Business center
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Kitchen in all rooms
Fitness center
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
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.

A
Anonymous Mar 20, 2026
10

All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Eddie at the front desk was welcoming and quick to help. Edelyn was helpful and even had the gas tanks for the grill filled fast. Charles was helpful as well. The hospitality staff always had a smile on their face and were very clean. The place was cozy and even had a kitchenette with cookware.

QR
Quincy Reinnagel Mar 14, 2026
8.0

Beautiful location and comfortable enough stay. Rooms were clean for the most part, the exceptions being the walls and the bathroom sink. Parking is convenient and literally everything you need is within a 5 minute walk. Service was fine enough, helpful and non intrusive if not a little bored.

PB
P B. Feb 25, 2026
8.0

So we recently stayed at the hotel for the weekend. After a long drive just too exhausted and just wanted to to relax. We'll to our surprise , checked in the room housekeeping did a lousy job. The dishes were still in the dishwasher clean but not put away. The bed was half made, meaning the sheets weren't snuggled in. The coffee table was pushed completely against the wall do we had to move that and someone left their child's underwear hanging in the closet. The phone in the bedroom was dirty with dry food on it, noticed that once we came back. I'm so surprised we stay here once a year for business and pleasure and thinking we need to reevaluate for our next trip. Over the room is big and good room temperature. Please do better, i don't want to take my business somewhere else.

KD
Kelley DeLargy Feb 24, 2026
8.0

Other than the bed being a bit soft, the time was great! Loved the kitchenette. Would definitely stay there again.

LVD
Lennard van der Feltz Feb 20, 2026
8.0

Room was very nice, price was great, bed was comfy, night was restful... My biggest complaint was the water from the tap smelled and tasted awful, which is what holds this back from five stars (for the price point). But that's a minor thing in comparison to everything that went right.

WB
Will Burger Feb 18, 2026
10

Very clean and nice place. They have all kinds of appliances you can borrow from the desk. Everything was very clean. Soft towels and quality soaps etc. The even have plates knives etc in your room. Nice bar/restaurant half block away.A+ Highly Recommend!

IL
Ivan Lutwin Feb 10, 2026
8.0

I wasn't sure what to expect with this location given I saw some recent mixed reviews. The place was fine. I mean, it wasn't a Four Seasons, but you aren't paying for a Four Seasons. I saw a comment from someone who previously reviewed this location who called the furniture 'dated'. I think that is a fair assessment, but the beds were extremely comfortable. The staff could not have been any nicer, and they directed me towards a nice place to eat dinner. My only gripe, and the reason I can't give 5 stars is that the water pressure/hot water in the showers could improve a bit. Perhaps I was taking a shower around 7am when many others were using the shower too, but the best description I could give to the hot water, was 'luke warm'. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

EG
Edwin Godoy Jan 11, 2026
10

Great view, services are definitely great, the rooms are bit to small but worth it if you ask me, I’m currently in the hotel for 2 weeks and it’s amazing!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Candlewood Suites Reading by IHG

Reading, Pennsylvania, USA

This informal all-suite hotel is 2 miles from the Reading Public Museum, 3 miles from the Japanese-style Pagoda and 6 miles from the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum.

  • Penn Ave. & 2nd Ave. Nearside Eb 5 min Walk
  • 2nd Ave. & Penn Ave. Nearside Wb 6 min Walk
  • 3rd Ave. & Penn Ave. Mid-Block Wb 6 min Walk
  • Philadelphia International Airport 1 hr 11 Car
  • Harrisburg International Airport 58 min Car · 6 hr 1 Transit
  • Lehigh Valley International Airport 57 min Car · 3 hr 22 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

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

Reading Public Museum 1,357 reviews

Reading Public Museum

500 Museum Rd, Reading, PA 19611, United States

4.7 · Museum
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts 1,036 reviews

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

201 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601, United States

4.7 · Arts Organization
Reading Pagoda 4,561 reviews

Reading Pagoda

98 Duryea Dr, Reading, PA 19602, United States

4.6 · Historical Landmark
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