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Elephant Hotel

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

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Front of property
Chic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Indoor wedding
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

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

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $89
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beale Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Oracle - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • University of Reading - 15 min drive - 20.4 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

  • ‪Herbies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Basingstoke Conservative Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Elephant Hotel

Elephant Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-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 features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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 available
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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*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 66 lbs 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 onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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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

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • 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 restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/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, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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

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 to 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 66 lbs 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 spots may be limited. Electric vehicle 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 onsite 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 horseback riding. Elephant Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Elephant Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite 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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