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Elmhurst Hotel

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Free WiFi
Business center
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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51 Church Road, Reading, England, RG6 1EY
  • Place, University of Reading
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames Valley Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Reading

Within a short walk of University of Reading, Elmhurst Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of River Thames. This 55-room, 3-star hotel has a bar/lounge along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • University of Reading - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Thames Valley Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Thames Path - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Reading College - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Earley Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Park House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café YOLK - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterside - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Elmhurst Hotel

Elmhurst Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a computer station. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
24-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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 and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Elmhurst Hotel?

This hotel is located in Reading, close to Nirvana Spa, Shinfield Studios, and Oracle. You'll also find River Thames and Thames Path within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Elmhurst Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Elmhurst Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Elmhurst Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Elmhurst Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Elmhurst Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar/lounge and a free manager's reception plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at Elmhurst Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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

Yes, Elmhurst Hotel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Does Elmhurst Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Elmhurst Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Elmhurst Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Elmhurst Hotel?

The closest major airport to Elmhurst Hotel is Farnborough (FAB), which is 19.4 mi away (43 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 27.4 mi away (35-minute drive).

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

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Elmhurst Hotel.

Elmhurst Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 173 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap, not very clean. Location is good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place- they charge you three times for the same nights accommodation! Will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed here as a convenient first stop after a long haul flight. Friendly service and a nice clean hotel. Rooms a re a bit tired, but we loved staying here nonetheless!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

BEN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A cheap hotel, don't expect too much! Slept fine.

Budget hotel, shower head falling apart, bedding very old and split in places.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Comfortable, if a little tired.

I stayed for 1 night on my way to London. The welcome from the member of staff was excellent. He was really friendly and couldn't do enough for me. I'd seen reviews of the hotel so was expecting it to be a bit grotty but, although it is tired, the room was comfortable and clean (the bed was very comfy and I slept really well). Yes there are bad reviews gir the hotel but my experience was far from it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mahlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a solid tradesmens' hotel, clean basic service and a friendly, personable staff. If you want slick and modern, this is not the place for you; but if you want reliable services and a decent breakfast, this could be your home-from-home.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good little budget stay

The Hotel is nice overall, not 5 star by any means but the romm was spacious the bed was good, could do with extra pillows and a more modern shower system. Air con would be a bonus. But overall was a decent stay if your on a budget
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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4/10 Poor

Massimiliano

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rude staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brief stay in Reading

Standard hotel in reading that could not meet basic business needs due to poor wifi connection. Room was basic and really having stayed here will sort other hotels in the area if I return to the region in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

GRAHAM

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although comfortable, the whole hotel is very very dated. Shower was a dribble and couldn’t use, toilet didn’t flush properly, and a very musty dated smell. Noisy at the front as not double glazed and main road outside.
Very dated and cramp.
Shower on full!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room property was stuffy and dusty. The bathroom and the beddings were dirty. The staff were very friendly though and tried to make my stay as comfortable.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sue

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t bother .. awful place

Poor check in .. booked en suite and they tried to give me a shared bathroom .. room was filthy .. old sour milk left on the window sill .. rubbish behind bed .. dangerous electric with wires hanging out of the wall .. it wasn’t expensive but some sort of standard is required .. worn carpet and rucked up .. certain it hadn’t been cleaned .. a health hazard
Sour milk left on sill
Electric socket in bathroom
Awful shower head
Filthy extractor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It is as bad as the say

It is as bad as all the bad reviews say. It is a dirty, smelly, run down hotel. Its cheap (£48) but I still feel I paid too much. Luckily I only had to stay one night. If you are desperate for the cheapest hotel then it is OK for a night. I slept OK and shower was hot but left as early as I could.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When i arrived at the property, the outside was very dirty and looked rundown. The room door looked as if it had been kicked in previously, as i entered there was an empty mcdonalds bag and bottles/cans of stella on the side, clearly from a previous guest. The bed sheet had a dried contact lens on it, with the duvet cover had several stains on it. The bathroom smelled of urine and had sticky floors, thankfully there was a bottle of bleech next to the toilet, which i used with soapy water. Drying the floor with the white shower matt, which came up black....... The entire hotel was in serious need of a refurb, the staff and owner clearly have no pride and no desire to improve. I most definitely would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alasdair

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very poor quality

Very poor room, dirty andd lots of broken things. Definitely not worth what it cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Filthy, dirty and run down. Not recommended.

Fithy dirty and very run down. Stank of smoke. Tv didnt work, dirt, hair and dust in every available corner, decoration badly done and in disrepair, graffiti in hallways, curtains not attached to rails so couldnt open them. Shower one solid stream of water. Spiders alive and dead on ceiling and wardrobe. Light fitting smashed. Grubby and horrible. Never stayed anyway like it and definitely wont be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sophie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Did not feel safe, clean or comfortable

On site parking great. The building is in disrepair- holes in the walls and doors, graffiti on the doors, very old and unclean. It smelt like cannabis on the top floor. Did not feel safe or comfortable here. I was travelling for business and will not be going back. I ended up sleeping on the towels on the bed and not using a duvet as it didn’t feel clean. I woke up with a cough the next day- haven’t coughed since leaving there or before going. Smelt like urine on the stairs- there was a communal toilet by the stairs. Windows were dirty and old curtains that I didn’t want to touch. Should have read the reviews. It either needs knocking down or a complete renovation. I checked out early and went to work early to not be there. Check in was old fashioned- written invoice and the exact same amount of the room cost was withdrawn from my account from the card I used to book 2 days before arriving. I was then told this was not the hotel and I had to pay again on the day. This resulted in a fraud case being opened by the bank to recall that money and my card being cancelled.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very basic accommodation. Definitely a good price/value. You get what
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Adequate room. Not very modern. A bit tatty but it was cheap and I was drunk anyway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel bruyant et pas d’eau chaude. Propre
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Basic

Don't have high expectations if you are staying here. It is very basic and needs a good clean and update. Wallpaper was ripped on the walls and paint peeling in the bathroom. In the morning took my partner 10 mins to get hot water of the shower running for us to be able to use.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful

Awful hotel- dirty and in desperate need of a facelift.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AVOID AVOID AVOID

The room was terrible, the bed was NOT a double, it was a small single, the shower head was off, the soap holder was hanging off. No heating in the room, only an illegal heater in the bathroom and the size of the room was shocking. At 4am the builders were banging and shouting and that coupled with the room meant no sleep. AVOID AVOID AVOID
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021