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Elephant Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Chic Double Room
Indoor wedding
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Church Road, Reading, England, RG8 7AR
  • Basildon Park
    4 min drive
  • Bradfield College Golf Club
    7 min drive
  • Mapledurham House and Watermill
    11 min drive
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    46 min drive

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Chic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Chic Double Room

Chic Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Reading

A family-friendly stay in Reading awaits you at Elephant Hotel. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Thames River and Thames Path. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to horse riding/hire and a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Reading hotel you'll find Nirvana Spa.

What's nearby

  • Basildon Park - 4 min drive
  • Mapledurham House and Watermill - 11 min drive
  • Oracle - 13 min drive
  • Madejski Stadium - 14 min drive
  • University of Reading - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pangbourne, Adj the George Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Four Seasons Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Herbies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Elephant Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Elephant Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Elephant Hotel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 6.25 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Elephant Hotel Reading
Elephant Reading
Elephant Hotel Hotel
Elephant Hotel Reading
Elephant Hotel Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Elephant Hotel?

Elephant Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Hotel?

As of 4 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Hotel on 7 Nov 2024 start from AU$126.09, 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 for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Elephant Hotel?

Yep, Elephant Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Elephant Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare, a playground and a deli, it's no surprise that Elephant Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Elephant Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elephant Hotel?

No, Elephant Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elephant Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elephant Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elephant Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Elephant Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 30 kg per pet.

Elephant Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with partner
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Miranda

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Soula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ann-Margareth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel, disruptions through the night outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and comfy bed , nice people, good food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Business traveller
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Brioney

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Customer Service Non existent this time
So the last time I stayed here, I had to complain about a dog going absolutely ballistic in the room next to me. Poor thing was throwing itself at the door and howling. When I spoke to reception they advised that it was the Managers dog and he keeps it in a room when he's at work. Prior to this a car alarm was continually going off in the car park. That was the same dog before he got moved into a room. I even offered to have the dog in my room to keep it company. It was moved and sat at reception with a colleague.Anyway, I decided to give the hotel another go. After a 3 hour drive to my works office, all I wanted to do was have a hot bath and go to bed. Bath run but as soon as I was in it, it drained in a matter of seconds. I've emailed the hotel 3 times about this asking for a refund but have had no response. I did say I would be leaving a review if they didn't come back to me. Essentially I've paid for something I didn't get and as this is the 2nd time I've experienced issues feel I have to leave a review. No response to my complaint is unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ali Hakan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really needs a refurbishment!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was really spacious and decorated in a quirky chic style, which I liked
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unexpected delight
The Elephant Hotel was an unexpected delight - I was booked in as an overnight stop on the Thames Path National Trail. The room was really high quality - smart TV, leather sofa, high quality coffee and teas in the rooms. Plus a bath that was perfect after an 18 mile walk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023