Title: Elephant Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 Family-friendly hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/bf7f958b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Chic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/fa5538bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor wedding](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/c26f78cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/505fbb41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49200/49148/0e112fad.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. 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Room service - Pet-friendly - Laundry - Housekeeping £91 includes taxes & fees 13 Nov - 14 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 11 - Nov 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 12 - Nov 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=49148&PinnedHotelID=49148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![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 Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Private bathroom - 65 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![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 Shower/bath combination Hairdryer - 75 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![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 Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![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 Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Private bathroom - 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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. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Hairdryers and toilet paper - TVs with premium channels - Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping ### Awards and affiliations Eco-certified property This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Classic Room, Shared Bathroom (meeting room) | Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1834/32e43bcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The George Hotel Reading - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 6.6 255 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=1834&PinnedHotelID=1834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/37000000/36990100/36990026/1d1a0aac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Swan at Streatley Reading - 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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 ### 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? > Yes, Elephant Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 kg per pet. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Hotel? > As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Hotel on 13 Nov 2025 start from £91.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-Elephant-Hotel.h49148.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Elephant Hotel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Elephant Hotel? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Elephant Hotel? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Elephant Hotel located? > This family-friendly Reading hotel is located in a rural location, within a 5-minute walk of Thames Path and Thames River. Beale Park and North Wessex Downs are also within 3 miles (5 km). Reading Pangbourne Station is only a 5-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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 56 8 - Good 49 6 - Okay 15 4 - Poor 13 2 - Terrible 1 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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. Nice little town alongside the Thames and short drive to equally wonderful Beale Wildlife Park as well as other attractions ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 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 ### 4/10 Poor #### Miranda 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfy bed, boiling room The towel rail was on full blast - heated the room on an already very hot (30 degrees) day and couldn’t turn it off ##### Miranda Stayed 1 night in Jul 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 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jamie 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Stayed in room 11 and it there was so much banging and crashing from whatever was below me. This continued from 8pm until around 10:30ish. The room was dark with no ceiling lighting and one wall light broken and the other had the shade hanging off. The top of the rainfall shower had a thick layer of dust on and the bath was dirty. I wanted to complain when I checked out but there was no one at reception or any other staff to be seen when I checked out. ##### Jamie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities . ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 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 #### Juliette 11 Aug 2025 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 :) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d43dd474-9ce6-4416-9308-99ca56c3b019-1754937566921.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/496d4e79-847b-4fe4-9749-7851523f2472-1754937558643.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/968444f6-3701-453d-9d0d-ce820e621744-1754937566270.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/afd7a3bb-d1a4-4dcc-9746-d75c347703cf-1754937566207.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Juliette Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 ### 4/10 Poor #### Catherine 18 Apr 2025 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 ##### Catherine Stayed 1 night in Apr 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 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rupert 9 Jan 2025 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! ##### Rupert Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 ### 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 #### 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Michele 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service The hotel is really quite nice and the steak was delicious. However they really need reception and restaurant staff to smile and be friendly and welcoming. It makes all the difference! ##### Michele Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 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 #### john 7 Sept 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities It is an absolute dump, stained carpets- torn curtains (I have photos), all furniture seems second hand green lighting. 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