Elmhurst Hotel offers a warm welcome near the University of Reading with a beautiful garden and cozy bar. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the peaceful surroundings, or work at the computer station. Multilingual staff are available to assist you.
At Elmhurst Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Nirvana Spa. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
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Hotel size
55 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Working away
Computer station
Services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Elmhurst Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Elmhurst 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Elmhurst Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Elmhurst Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elmhurst Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Elmhurst Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Elmhurst Hotel and nearby?
Elmhurst Hotel has a garden.
What's the area around Elmhurst Hotel like?
Elmhurst Hotel is located a short 5-minute walk from University of Reading.
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Elmhurst Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
Good
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
5.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Bathroom
Service staff
Shower
Breakfast
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
4 Aug 2025
The staff were lovely
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
28 Jun 2025
Great place- they charge you three times for the same nights accommodation!
Will definitely go back
paul
paul, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
5 Jun 2025
Although comfortable, the whole hotel is very very dated. Shower was a dribble and couldn’t use, toilet didn’t flush properly, and a very musty dated smell.
Noisy at the front as not double glazed and main road outside.
GRAHAM
GRAHAM, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Jul 2023
We stayed here as a convenient first stop after a long haul flight. Friendly service and a nice clean hotel. Rooms a re a bit tired, but we loved staying here nonetheless!
Matt
Matt, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 May 2023
This is a solid tradesmens' hotel, clean basic service and a friendly, personable staff. If you want slick and modern, this is not the place for you; but if you want reliable services and a decent breakfast, this could be your home-from-home.
Mahlon
Mahlon, 13-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Aug 2022
Good little budget stay
The Hotel is nice overall, not 5 star by any means but the romm was spacious the bed was good, could do with extra pillows and a more modern shower system. Air con would be a bonus. But overall was a decent stay if your on a budget
Tom
Tom, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
24 Jul 2022
Brief stay in Reading
Standard hotel in reading that could not meet basic business needs due to poor wifi connection. Room was basic and really having stayed here will sort other hotels in the area if I return to the region in the near future.
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
3 Jan 2023
The room property was stuffy and dusty. The bathroom and the beddings were dirty.
The staff were very friendly though and tried to make my stay as comfortable.
Maureen
6/10 Okay
10 Mar 2023
Very poor quality
Very poor room, dirty andd lots of broken things. Definitely not worth what it cost.
Alasdair
Alasdair, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
2 Jul 2022
Filthy, dirty and run down. Not recommended.
Fithy dirty and very run down. Stank of smoke. Tv didnt work, dirt, hair and dust in every available corner, decoration badly done and in disrepair, graffiti in hallways, curtains not attached to rails so couldnt open them. Shower one solid stream of water. Spiders alive and dead on ceiling and wardrobe. Light fitting smashed. Grubby and horrible. Never stayed anyway like it and definitely wont be returning.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
22 Sep 2022
Did not feel safe, clean or comfortable
On site parking great.
The building is in disrepair- holes in the walls and doors, graffiti on the doors, very old and unclean. It smelt like cannabis on the top floor. Did not feel safe or comfortable here. I was travelling for business and will not be going back. I ended up sleeping on the towels on the bed and not using a duvet as it didn’t feel clean. I woke up with a cough the next day- haven’t coughed since leaving there or before going. Smelt like urine on the stairs- there was a communal toilet by the stairs. Windows were dirty and old curtains that I didn’t want to touch. Should have read the reviews. It either needs knocking down or a complete renovation. I checked out early and went to work early to not be there. Check in was old fashioned- written invoice and the exact same amount of the room cost was withdrawn from my account from the card I used to book 2 days before arriving. I was then told this was not the hotel and I had to pay again on the day. This resulted in a fraud case being opened by the bank to recall that money and my card being cancelled.
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Jun 2025
Hugh
Hugh, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
9 Jul 2023
sue
sue, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
22 Jun 2023
Friendly staff, value for money.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
1 May 2023
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
12 Apr 2023
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
11 Mar 2023
It is as bad as the say
It is as bad as all the bad reviews say. It is a dirty, smelly, run down hotel. Its cheap (£48) but I still feel I paid too much. Luckily I only had to stay one night. If you are desperate for the cheapest hotel then it is OK for a night. I slept OK and shower was hot but left as early as I could.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Okay
10 Aug 2022
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
7 Jul 2022
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Good
5 Jun 2022
Very basic accommodation. Definitely a good price/value. You get what
Laszlo
Laszlo, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
31 May 2022
Adequate room. Not very modern. A bit tatty but it was cheap and I was drunk anyway.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
29 Apr 2022
Hôtel bruyant et pas d’eau chaude. Propre
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
18 Feb 2022
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
16 Feb 2022
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
6 Dec 2021
Very Basic
Don't have high expectations if you are staying here. It is very basic and needs a good clean and update. Wallpaper was ripped on the walls and paint peeling in the bathroom. In the morning took my partner 10 mins to get hot water of the shower running for us to be able to use.