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Elephant Hotel

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

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Reception
Chic Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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Church Road, Pangbourne, Reading, England, RG8 7AR
  • Basildon Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oracle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mapledurham House and Watermill
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪48 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 - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Madejski Stadium - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Oracle - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Mapledurham House and Watermill - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • University of Reading - 16 min drive - 7.6 miles

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
  • ‪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

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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 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 provided

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 staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 and Mastercard. 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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Elephant Hotel to the airport?

Elephant Hotel is 28.1 mi (55-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Hotel?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Hotel on Jun 9, 2025 start from $115.38, 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel quite dated. Breakfast good but no hit water. Have to book another hotel to get ready for a wedding. Lady on reception not helpful said having problems with water pressure. Waited iovver 30 minutes, still no hot water
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room. Comfy beds. Humming noise in the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verity, Trowbridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Rupert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Dean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here often. Very well located for trains to Oxford & London. Great for M4.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. Great hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bar , Dinner and room all v good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Twickenham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely but quirky place. One of those hotels that you love the quirkiness and the staff make it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and very quirky.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

john

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is an absolute dump, stained carpets- torn curtains (I have photos), all furniture seems second hand green lighting. Could not wait to leave
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024