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Elephant Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Thames River

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Elephant Hotel

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Terrace/patio
Garden
Chic Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor wedding
Reception

Overview of Elephant Hotel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the neighborhood

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Church Road, Pangbourne, Reading, England, RG8 7AR
  • Popular LocationBasildon Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationOracle13 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Reading16 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)45 min drive

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Chic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chic Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Chic Double Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

In Reading .Within a 5-minute walk of this Reading hotel, you'll find Thames River and Thames Path. Beale Park and North Wessex Downs are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Basildon Park - 4 min drive
  • Mapledurham House and Watermill - 11 min drive
  • Oracle - 13 min drive
  • Madejski Stadium - 14 min drive
  • University of Reading - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Reading Pangbourne Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee - 2 min walk
  • Pangbourne, Adj the George Hotel - 2 min walk
  • Mapledurham Lock - 6 min drive
  • Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe - 7 min drive
  • The Royal Oak - 6 min drive

About this property

Elephant Hotel

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Thames River
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Elephant Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Elephant Hotel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Elephant Hotel to the airport?

Elephant Hotel is 34.9 mi (55-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Hotel?

As of Apr 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Hotel on Apr 21, 2024 start from $62.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Elephant Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Elephant Hotel.

Does Elephant Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Elephant Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Elephant Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Elephant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Elephant Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Elephant Hotel have a pool?

Elephant Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Elephant Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Elephant Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Elephant Hotel to downtown Reading?

Elephant Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Whitchurch-on-Thames.

Elephant Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Poor sleep, nice building
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Brioney

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Customer Service Non existent this time
So the last time I stayed here, I had to complain about a dog going absolutely ballistic in the room next to me. Poor thing was throwing itself at the door and howling. When I spoke to reception they advised that it was the Managers dog and he keeps it in a room when he's at work. Prior to this a car alarm was continually going off in the car park. That was the same dog before he got moved into a room. I even offered to have the dog in my room to keep it company. It was moved and sat at reception with a colleague.Anyway, I decided to give the hotel another go. After a 3 hour drive to my works office, all I wanted to do was have a hot bath and go to bed. Bath run but as soon as I was in it, it drained in a matter of seconds. I've emailed the hotel 3 times about this asking for a refund but have had no response. I did say I would be leaving a review if they didn't come back to me. Essentially I've paid for something I didn't get and as this is the 2nd time I've experienced issues feel I have to leave a review. No response to my complaint is unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ali Hakan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really needs a refurbishment!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was really spacious and decorated in a quirky chic style, which I liked
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unexpected delight
The Elephant Hotel was an unexpected delight - I was booked in as an overnight stop on the Thames Path National Trail. The room was really high quality - smart TV, leather sofa, high quality coffee and teas in the rooms. Plus a bath that was perfect after an 18 mile walk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Room comfort
Good for a couple of days
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

RJM

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristlynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023