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Elephant Hotel

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

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Indoor wedding
Chic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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

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

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is ฿3,169
฿3,802 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Chic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Basildon Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Oracle - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Mapledurham House and Watermill - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 15 min drive - 11.4 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
  • ‪Pangbourne, Adj the George Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Four Seasons Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Herbies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Elephant Hotel

Elephant Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-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 highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition.

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Children

    • Supervised childcare*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 30 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Horse riding/hire
  • 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 parking
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Cots/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. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
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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 that you 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 30 kg 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 spaces may be limited. Electric car 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 on-site 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 horse riding. Elephant Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Elephant Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site 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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Elephant Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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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

8/10

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

10/10

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

4/10

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.
1-night trip

6/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

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!
1-night trip

8/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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
1-night trip

4/10

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

6/10

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.
1-night trip

4/10

I have stayed many times and usually an excellent experience, however this time in the twin room (24) not so good. It is clearly the accessible room and has a door directly to the car park. However this seems to be an internal door and had a horrendous draft. That teamed with the two main radiators in the room either not working at all or barely working led to a rather uncomfortable stay. The staff kindly gave me an electric heater to use which did help. Perhaps not the best room for winter!
2-night trip

4/10

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

6/10

Really needs a refurbishment!
2-night trip

6/10

Stayed overnight for work. Good: very nice and efficient girl for check in; comfortable bed; very good shower; nice tea/coffee/shampoo etc; large TV; room decorated nicely; good price; good breakfast service Poor: Cold room at night and morning; loud intermittent plumbing noises all night affected sleep; road noise; small carpark
1-night trip

6/10

Parking was an issue. Location noisy as right on a busy junction. Restaurant was good with the meat being cooked in the room which was nice. Breakfast okay but limited cold selection limited
2-night trip

4/10

Stayed in room 11 and it there was so much banging and crashing from whatever was below me. This continued from 8pm until around 10:30ish. The room was dark with no ceiling lighting and one wall light broken and the other had the shade hanging off. The top of the rainfall shower had a thick layer of dust on and the bath was dirty. I wanted to complain when I checked out but there was no one at reception or any other staff to be seen when I checked out.
1-night trip

4/10

Very noisy room, we heard traffic all night. We asked for a room on a quiet location. Website says FREE PARKING. small parking was full. Park on the Village Hall parking where you have to pay. Toilet flushing was not okay. Breakfast service took a long time. Breakfast buffet would be easier and less complicated then your way of service.
1-night trip