Title: Elephant Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Elephant Hotel Countryside serenity awaits at this nature-surrounded retreat where guests can shop and dine without leaving the property or simply relax in green surroundings. ## Photo gallery for Elephant Hotel ![Front of property - Elephant Hotel (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/bf7f958b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Elephant Hotel (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/0e112fad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Chic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board - Elephant Hotel (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/fa5538bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor wedding - Elephant Hotel (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/c26f78cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Elephant Hotel (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/505fbb41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Elephant Hotel offers a family-friendly escape in peaceful rural settings. Visitors can browse the on-site shops, enjoy a coffee at the café, connect with WiFi from their rooms, or take a refreshing walk through the garden grounds. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Business services £81 includes taxes & fees 28 Dec - 29 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 27 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 28 - Dec 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Classic Double Room ![Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/7966cd71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating Connecting rooms available TV Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination - 65 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Chic Double Room ![Chic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/fa5538bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Chic Double Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Patio Soundproofed Heating Connecting rooms available TV Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom - 75 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Classic Twin Room ![Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/fb26fdab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Twin Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating Connecting rooms available TV Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Chic Twin Room ![Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/fc1889c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Chic Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating Connecting rooms available TV Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FReading-Hotels-Elephant-Hotel.h49148.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FReading-Hotels-Elephant-Hotel.h49148.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.48357%2C-1.08750&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NeolgEStO0EDHAw6XXMMTX_cQWc=) Church Road, Pangbourne, Reading, England, RG8 7AR #### What's nearby - North Wessex Downs \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Thames Path \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Beale Park \- 7 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Oracle \- 14 min drive \- 6.5 miles - University of Reading \- 15 min drive \- 12.7 miles #### Getting around - Reading Pangbourne Station - 5 min walk - Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk - ‪Herbies Pizza - ‬7 min drive - ‪The George Hotel - ‬2 min walk - ‪Basingstoke Conservative Club - ‬6 min drive - ‪Masala 22 - ‬6 min drive ## About this property ### Elephant Hotel Family-friendly hotel near Thames River At Elephant Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and an electric car charging station - Express check-out, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge) - Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition Room features All guest rooms at Elephant Hotel boast perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. 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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 - Smoke-free property ## 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 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 30 kg per pet) Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night. Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and from 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 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 ### Property is also known as Elephant Hotel Reading Elephant Reading Elephant Hotel Hotel Elephant Hotel Reading Elephant Hotel Hotel Reading ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elephant Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Hotel? ### How much is parking at Elephant Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Elephant Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Elephant Hotel? ### Where is Elephant Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Elephant Hotel Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 7.0 Eco-friendliness ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 57 8 - Good 50 6 - Okay 15 4 - Poor 13 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mr Vivian 13 Jul 2025 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. ##### Mr Vivian Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colette 23 Jun 2025 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 ##### Colette Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verity 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne. ##### Verity Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nigel 7 Jun 2025 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. ##### Nigel Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sean 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Breakfast was lovely, staff were very helpful and the room was good as well ##### Sean Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Duncan 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Bar , Dinner and room all v good ##### Duncan Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We only stayed one night but had a comfortable room, good food in the bar, and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. ##### Sarah Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 30 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice and comfy bed , nice people, good food. ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lovely but quirky place. One of those hotels that you love the quirkiness and the staff make it. ##### Nicholas Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart 9 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stay here often. Very well located for trains to Oxford & London. Great for M4. ##### Stuart Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave 8 Dec 2024 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. ##### Dave Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Darren 18 Apr 2025 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. ##### Darren Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Frank 4 Feb 2025 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. ##### Frank Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicholas 8 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dennis 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 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 Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Richard 20 Oct 2023 Disliked: Room comfort #### Good for a couple of days Parking was an issue. Location noisy as right on a busy junction. Restaurant was good with the meat being cooked in the room which was nice. Breakfast okay but limited cold selection limited ##### Richard Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Richard 19 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Poor sleep, nice building Stayed overnight for work. Good: very nice and efficient girl for check in; comfortable bed; very good shower; nice tea/coffee/shampoo etc; large TV; room decorated nicely; good price; good breakfast service Poor: Cold room at night and morning; loud intermittent plumbing noises all night affected sleep; road noise; small carpark ##### Richard Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities . ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louis 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Really enjoyed my stay. Great hotel for the price ##### Louis Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mary 30 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Disliked: Staff & service It’s a very old hotel and therefore small rooms and no elevator - ours was quite a distance from the reception. We were underwhelmed with the staff and there was no notice there or in the room with the WiFi code. The bar smelled of smoke so we didn’t go in. It was convenient to Reading and near the river, so it worked for us. ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### stephen 13 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent place to stay and very quirky. ##### stephen Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Neil 17 Sept 2025 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Poor experience. Very noisy, floorboards all creaking, you can hear people snoring in the next room. ##### Neil Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Angela 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good sized room. Comfy beds. Humming noise in the night. ##### Angela Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jane 25 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I love the rooms here, car park is small but paying car park right next door which is free from 5pm till 8 ##### Jane Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 20 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Gem for a break near the River Thames Eclectic, well restored, superb restaurant & breakfast, all wonderfully friendly staff. 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