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Elephant Hotel

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

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Reception
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Chic Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Chic Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mapledurham House and Watermill - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Oracle - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • University of Reading - 16 min drive - 12.0 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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • Supervised childcare*
DONE

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
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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 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

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.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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

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.

Elephant Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dave, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

stephen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kerry, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Bar , Dinner and room all v good
Duncan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

charlton, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Michele, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent place to stay and very quirky.
stephen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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

6/10 Good

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.
Dennis, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Jamie, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was lovely, staff were very helpful and the room was good as well
Sean, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Really enjoyed the hotel, clean but small room. Steak dinner was not cheap but really tasty, definitely recommend the steak. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only disappointment was that the bar closed at 10:30, despite me and my 2 colleagues being in the bar and hotel residents. That was the only thing that let it down.
Nicholas, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul Andrew, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Comfy bed, boiling room
The towel rail was on full blast - heated the room on an already very hot (30 degrees) day and couldn’t turn it off
Miranda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Soula, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Debbie, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Russell, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Second Stay
Paul Andrew, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, disruptions through the night outside.
Ann-Margareth, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and comfy bed , nice people, good food.
Daniel, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Kevin, 1-night business trip
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