Elephant Hotel
3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Thames River
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Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Room service
- Pet friendly
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
Church Road, Pangbourne, Reading, England, RG8 7AR
- North Wessex DownsPlace, North Wessex Downs1 min walk
- Thames PathPlace, Thames Path3 min walk
- Beale ParkPlace, Beale Park7 min drive
- London (LHR-Heathrow)Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)44 min drive
Room options
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Classic Double Room
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
- 65 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Chic Double Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
- 75 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
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Classic Twin Room
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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Chic Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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Classic Single Room
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin 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. North Wessex Downs and Pincents Hill are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
- North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
- Thames Path - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Beale Park - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
- Madejski Stadium - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
- University of Reading - 15 min drive - 12.7 miles
Getting around
- Reading Pangbourne Station - 5 min walk
- Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
- Costa Coffee - 2 min walk
- Herbies Pizza - 7 min drive
- The George Hotel - 2 min walk
- Basingstoke Conservative Club - 6 min drive
- Masala 22 - 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. Beds feature premium bedding. This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
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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
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 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 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.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Entertainment
- TV with premium channels
Bedroom
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Limited room service
More
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Desk chair
- 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 17.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 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.
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 Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Hotel on Dec 12, 2025 start from $89.79, 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 17.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 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 0.1 mi away from Pangbourne.