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4.0 out of 5

"As it says, its quirky. Clean, good food with very friendly and helpful staff. " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 15 Oct 2019

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Classic Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Chic Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Classic Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Chic Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the overall property condition at Elephant Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thames River. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include supervised childcare, dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a playground and horse riding/rentals
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Thames River and 4 minutes on foot from Thames Path
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Elephant Hotel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Elephant Hotel

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4 out of 5
As it says, its quirky. Clean, good food with very friendly and helpful staff.

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Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Reading Pangbourne Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Heating
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Elephant Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Playground on site
  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 16

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • 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 confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 11 PM
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Elephant Hotel Reading
  • Elephant Reading
  • Elephant Hotel Hotel
  • Elephant Hotel Reading
  • Elephant Hotel Hotel Reading

You should know

  • 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).

Awards & 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.

  • Green Tourism Programme
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