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Elephant Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Reading with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Indoor wedding
Chic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Escape to Elephant Hotel, a family-friendly haven in the countryside. Enjoy shopping on site, sip coffee at the cafe, and unwind with WiFi in your room or stroll through the garden.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Childcare
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

For families (6)

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $100
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Church Road, Pangbourne, Reading, England, RG8 7AR

What's nearby

  • Basildon Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Oracle - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Mapledurham House and Watermill - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • University of Reading - 16 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 55 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 55 min drive
  • Reading Pangbourne Station - 5 min walk
  • Tilehurst Station - 6 min drive
  • Theale Station - 7 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Herbies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Basingstoke Conservative Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Elephant Hotel

Elephant Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Thames River. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 66 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Shopping
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Elephant Hotel Reading
Elephant Reading
Elephant Hotel Hotel
Elephant Hotel Reading
Elephant Hotel Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

Does Elephant Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Elephant Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Elephant Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 66 lbs per pet. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Elephant Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Elephant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Elephant Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Elephant Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Elephant Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Elephant Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Elephant Hotel like?

Elephant Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Reading Pangbourne Station and 4 minutes' walk from Thames River.

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Reviews

Elephant Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was substantial and arrived promptly, with some guests also describing it as lovely and excellent. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was a very pleasant place to stay with excellent parking facilities and polite and friendly staff.
Mr Vivian, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Poor experience.

Very noisy, floorboards all creaking, you can hear people snoring in the next room.
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were lucky to have a garden room and it was a bonus to have our own space outside. Very welcoming receptionist when we arrived and when we checked out
Colette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed my stay. Great hotel for the price
Louis, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was spacious and clean, though there were stains on the carpet. Breakfast was substantial and arrived promptly. Dinner was good, as long as you like steak.
Nigel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne.
Verity, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bar , Dinner and room all v good
Duncan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We only stayed one night but had a comfortable room, good food in the bar, and staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and comfy bed , nice people, good food.
Daniel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good sized room. Comfy beds. Humming noise in the night.
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely but quirky place. One of those hotels that you love the quirkiness and the staff make it.
Nicholas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here often. Very well located for trains to Oxford & London. Great for M4.
Stuart, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Good Location, but overall not good value.

Expensive for what it is. The room was tired, and other than the location had little else going for it. I eaten at restaurant in past, and that was great but hotel experience was let down.
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay

The hotel is lovely the majority of the staff were more than helpful and very accomodating... one member called the day after my stay and sounded on the phone a little like she didnt want to be there but all others were amazing.
Dave, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I love the rooms here, car park is small but paying car park right next door which is free from 5pm till 8
Jane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is really quite nice and the steak was delicious. However they really need reception and restaurant staff to smile and be friendly and welcoming. It makes all the difference!
Michele, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice for the price

Nice enough hotel and decor. Our room at the front was hot and noisy with the traffic, my mum's back room was super quiet and cool. Our shower was too hot and my mum's was too cold. Our bathroom cold tap didnt work. On arrival, EV charging point didn't work which we were relying on, despite the website advertising it. Enquired and simply told doesnt belong to them but not working. Whole place felt like it was in decline rather than on the way up but having said that, for the price, it was nice enough. Lots of character and charm with all we needed. Garden was beautiful. Weekend evening staff were lovely. Breakfast ok, coffee not so much. Few pastries left at 9.15 (finished at 10), asked if restocking, said no because they'd been serving since 7. Helpful with food intolerances. Had the tomahawk steak which was a real 'push the boat out' treat - definitely needed more salad but otherwise incredible and perfectly cooked. Expensive food and drink but very nice. Would book again for one night due to the price but not with high expectations. Aesthetically pleasing stay :)
Juliette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gem for a break near the River Thames

Eclectic, well restored, superb restaurant & breakfast, all wonderfully friendly staff. Nice little town alongside the Thames and short drive to equally wonderful Beale Wildlife Park as well as other attractions
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was really spacious and decorated in a quirky chic style, which I liked
Jane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value for money

The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent location, although the carpark is very small and was fully occupied by the time I arrived. Customers using the hotel restaurant. Public parking is nearby at £1 a night. The room was very clean and well presented, however some of the furniture is rather tired looking. There's a good choice of quality tea, coffee biscuits and bottled water in the room. I'm very happy with my stay. Sadly I had to leave early and missed the breakfast.
Frank, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, disruptions through the night outside.
Ann-Margareth, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

It is an absolute dump, stained carpets- torn curtains (I have photos), all furniture seems second hand green lighting. Could not wait to leave
john, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Really needs a refurbishment!
Ali Hakan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Boiling hot room with no aircon and just a really noisy fan. Suggest they invest in good pedestal fans with a quiet night setting. Excellent breakfast.
Dennis, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Comfy bed, boiling room

The towel rail was on full blast - heated the room on an already very hot (30 degrees) day and couldn’t turn it off
Miranda, 1-night trip