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Elephant Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Church Road, Pangbourne, Reading, England, RG8 7AR
  • Place, Basildon Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mapledurham House and Watermill
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 75 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chic Twin Room

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

Elephant Hotel places you within a 5-minute walk of Thames River and Thames Path. This 22-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Basildon Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Madejski Stadium - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Mapledurham House and Watermill - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Oracle - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • University of Reading - 16 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Pangbourne Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive

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

Family-friendly hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
At Elephant Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and express check-in. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an area shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include express check-out, a terrace, and wedding services.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (66 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Elephant Hotel?

Elephant Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Elephant Hotel?

This hotel in Reading is within a 10-minute walk of Thames River and Thames Path. You'll also find Basildon Park and Chiltern Hills within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Elephant Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, electric car charging is also available.

Does Elephant Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Elephant Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Elephant Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Elephant Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Elephant Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Elephant Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Elephant Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Elephant Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Elephant Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Elephant Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Elephant Hotel?

The closest major airport to Elephant Hotel is Farnborough (FAB), which is 28.1 mi away (55 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oxford (OXF), which is around 25.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Elephant Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Elephant Hotel offer a patio.

Does Elephant Hotel host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Elephant Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Elephant Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juliette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice for the price

Nice enough hotel and decor. Our room at the front was hot and noisy with the traffic, my mum's back room was super quiet and cool. Our shower was too hot and my mum's was too cold. Our bathroom cold tap didnt work. On arrival, EV charging point didn't work which we were relying on, despite the website advertising it. Enquired and simply told doesnt belong to them but not working. Whole place felt like it was in decline rather than on the way up but having said that, for the price, it was nice enough. Lots of character and charm with all we needed. Garden was beautiful. Weekend evening staff were lovely. Breakfast ok, coffee not so much. Few pastries left at 9.15 (finished at 10), asked if restocking, said no because they'd been serving since 7. Helpful with food intolerances. Had the tomahawk steak which was a real 'push the boat out' treat - definitely needed more salad but otherwise incredible and perfectly cooked. Expensive food and drink but very nice. Would book again for one night due to the price but not with high expectations. Aesthetically pleasing stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Vivian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a very pleasant place to stay with excellent parking facilities and polite and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were lucky to have a garden room and it was a bonus to have our own space outside. Very welcoming receptionist when we arrived and when we checked out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean, though there were stains on the carpet. Breakfast was substantial and arrived promptly. Dinner was good, as long as you like steak.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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