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Elephant Hotel

Property class: 3
Family-friendly hotel in Reading with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Elephant Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from River Thames. 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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

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
$154 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, two wall-mounted lamps, and a decorative emblem on the headboard.

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall decorated with framed pictures.

Chic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall decorated with framed pictures.

Chic Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a decorative headboard.

Chic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a grey blanket and pillows, a bedside table with a cup and saucer, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two yellow pillows, a bedside lamp on a wooden nightstand, and a red wall with a decorative pattern.

Chic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two yellow pillows, a bedside lamp on a wooden nightstand, and a red wall with a decorative pattern.

Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Thames Path - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Beale Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Whitchurch Maze - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Oracle - 21 min drive - 22.0 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

  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪IKEA Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cobbs at Englefield - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Water Tower - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ada Meyhane - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Elephant Hotel

  • Elephant Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from River Thames. 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: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 18
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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
DONE

Offsite

    • 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

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

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 12.00 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 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 35.0 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: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 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 River Thames.

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