The Elephant Hotel
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The Elephant Hotel
Church Rd, Pangbourne, West Berkshire RG8 7AR, United Kingdom
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Located in Reading, Elephant Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Thames Path and Thames River. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Beale Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Basildon Park.Show More
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Highlights
Delicious Breakfast
Lots to do
Free parking
Pets welcomeAmenities
Public ParkingFree
Car Charging Facilities
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Multi-Function Room
Children's Playground
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Property Description
Located in Reading, Elephant Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Thames Path and Thames River. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Beale Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Basildon Park.
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3.7/5
Cleanliness3.7
Amenities3.7
Location3.7
Service3.7
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Surroundings
Airport: Farnborough Airport
(41.5 km)
Airport: Oxford Airport
(56.6 km)
Train: Reading Railway Station
(10.6 km)
Landmarks: St James the Less Church
(<100m)
Landmarks: Hall of Sound
(<100m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Single Room
1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private toilet
Bottled water
Wi-Fi in room
Crib
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1
Classic Twin Room
2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Bottled water
Wi-Fi in room
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13
Chic Double Room
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Terrace
Bottled water
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1
Chic Twin Room
2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Bottled water
Wi-Fi in room
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10
Classic Double
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Bottled water
Wi-Fi in room
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1
Superior Twin Room
2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Bottled water
Wi-Fi in room
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Guest Reviews
3.7/5
59 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.7
- Amenities3.7
- Location3.7
- Service3.7
Average for similar properties in Pangbourne
AI Summary
The accommodation offers a diverse breakfast menu and praised beds and room decor. Guests appreciate the cleanliness and polite, helpful staff.
Guest User
July 30, 2024
Essential booing information not passed on, but when I checked the reception was able to accommodate my needs an extra bed and change rooms a I had 2 dogs, the hotel was extremely clean, comfortable cosy bed and amazing shower. Definitely would recommend and stay again.
Fanny Albring
May 18, 2024
Quirky place with high standard. It must have been a challenge to run a hotel in such an old building. My bathroom was freshly updated in a modern theme and worked to perfection.
The bed was comfy and had a interesting frame. Nothing wrong with it but at some point in its life it must have had a water accident. It did not affect my sleep. We did not dine in nor did i have breakfast. It was a bit to expensive
Guest User
November 14, 2024
Some very good things about here, some not so good, i think it needs a tweak and it will bring it up a bit, but ok for a one night break. We went on the country breaks offer which consists of a free drink dining allowance of £40 each for meal in The Herd restaurant and breakfast. Room was quirky but clean and quiet, had large bed and decent bathroom with some toiletries, you also get tea coffee stuff in the room which was nice.The meal was decent and appropriately priced , they specialise in steaks and were quite tastey, the sharing board with the hummus a little disappointing for a starter for two , but my husbands meat board was good value and quiet large for the one person portion, the main issue was with the extra onion rings which were typical freezer shop variety not the "chunky" as described which i would have thought to be homemade, soggy pale and just not good quality. We did not have dessert as were too full after the steak which comes with really lovely chips and other bits as was a nice meal in quirky surroundings. When the bill arrived in a little box thought it would have a couple of choccies in too, but it didnt ! shame , its the little extras that make all the difference ! Breakfast typical as would expect and my husband had the full english which looked really good, I had the pancakes which arrived with normal not crispy bacon , but were also good, you can help yourself to other bits from a table , the juice wasnt nice i dont get why these places serve cheap orange juice and inferior cheap cranberry juice, its really not good enough quality and devalues the quality of the breakfast.I would say this break is quite good value booking through the country breaks company, do tell the place as they try to charge you for things included , other than that enjoyable.
Guest User
November 12, 2024
Lovely individual hotel with great facilities, superb rooms, excellent food, and in a superb location. The restaurant has excellent food, including hanger steaks which was a great first for us - really tasty. Might want to train the waiters a bit, who are pleasant, but there were great stretches of time without a single waiter around. Good selection pf drinks from lovely real ales to excellent wines. Very comfortable sleep in a great room.
Guest User
November 11, 2024
Had afternoon tea given as a present. The food and service was excellent with a fantastic range of sandwiches, scones and cakes. But it was the position of the table was a little disappointing it was if we were sitting in the hotel reception area.
Guest User
November 8, 2024
Table of 8 with my friends, everything good especially the steak ,we had a Tomahawk, chateaubriand, porterhouse. I eat every time at the heard, from different chefs but the lady Gigi from Romania , is the best chef ever, she cooks the steak perfectly she is The One !
Guest User
August 25, 2024
Overpriced, underloved , worn furnishings, tiny beds and uncomfortable pillows. The elephant could be a gem but the management appear to have confused quirkiness with quality. God forbid you stay in your room one minute longer than 11am, you’ll receive a passive-aggressive phone call from reception. £18 for an average cooked breakfast and sparse continental buffet. Simply not worth the money. Starr on reception would benefit from a course in guest relations/general customer service
Guest User
August 7, 2024
Great friendly staff, lovely food (especially the steak) but no chance of getting a drink after 10:30 pm - very disappointing. Despite the fact that we were three residents of the hotel we were told the bar was closing due to lack of customers. Can’t recommend it.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Public Parking
Free
Car Charging Facilities
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Children's Playground
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Public Parking
Free
Car Charging Facilities
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Wedding Service
Multi-Function Room
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
VIP Check-In Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Dry Cleaning
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Children's Playground
Children's Meals Available
Accessibility
Accessible Rooms Available
Safety & Security
CCTV In Public Areas
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Security Alarm
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–23:30
Check-out: 07:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–23:00
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleSet menu
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | £6.25 (approx. NZD 13.85) per person |
Adult | Set menu:£12.50 (approx. NZD 27.70) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats
Fee: £20.00 (approx. NZD 44.32) per pet per night
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2011
- Number of Rooms: 22
Located in Reading, Elephant Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Thames Path and Thames River. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Beale Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Basildon Park.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features shopping on site, wedding services, and a ballroom. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features shopping on site, wedding services, and a ballroom. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.