Elephant Hotel

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Scored 7.5
Rated good

Great location!

8.8

Property highlights

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Single Room
Price for:
Max adults: 1
Bed: 1 single bed
Cot available on request
Total cost to cancel
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We have 1 left
US$103 per night
Price US$310
US$256 per night
Price US$767
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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1 × Superior Double Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2
Bed: 1 double bed
Cot available on request
Total cost to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 3 left
US$152 per night
Price US$457

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About this property

The Elephant Hotel is situated in the charming village of Pangbourne, beside the River Thames. Minutes from the M4, it is convenient for Reading, Newbury and Oxford. The hotel’s restaurant, The Herd, offers a unique dining experience with steaks cooked on an open fire in the restaurant. BaBar offers bistro dining and a range of drinks. Food is made from local ingredients, and al fresco dining is available in the enclosed garden. Rooms at The Elephant feature beautiful, hand-crafted Indian furniture, rich rugs and delicate fabrics. Each also has a flat-screen smart TV with over 50 channels. Guests can make use of free public parking on site, and free WiFi throughout the building. Pangbourne Rail Station is just a few minutes’ walk away. Guests can take a leisurely stroll through village, and enjoy picturesque views of the river and wooded Chiltern Hills.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Superior Double Room
We have 3 left
  • 1 double bed
Cot available on request
215 feet²
Garden view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Fireplace
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$152 per night
Price US$457
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 2
US$185 per night
Price US$556
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast included in the price
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Single Room
We have 1 left
  • 1 single bed
Cot available on request
172 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$103 per night
Price US$310
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$113 per night
Price US$340
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast included in the price
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the shabby chic decor and the way the elephant decor was carried all the way through from public parts to the bedrooms. Nice breakfast”
Bloom
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was very friendly and food in restaurant was amazing”
Saleem
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location. Bar. Staff. Funky Bedroom. Excellent bathroom.”
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed here as an affordable option for the Reading Festival - Pangbourne train station a 5 minute walk and 2 stops from Reading. Hotel was great - our twin room opened onto a Church green which was super peaceful, church bells aside. Staff...”
Kirstie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A great hotel, in a lovely location. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We dined in the Herd restaurant, and the food was amazing. Once again, the staff were great. Would recommend.”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good size rooms, comfortable bed, access to a lovely garden from the ground floor rooms. Staff were very helpful”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable, traditional hotel with a lovely garden”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was beautiful. The bed was comfy. Each room was unique.”
Guy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic. Friendly staff, great atmosphere delicious food and wine for dinner, excellent breakfast. Large bedroom with nice bedroom.”
Gus
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully decorated and kitted out bathroom with a superb shower. The rest of the room was nice but not to the same standard of decoration. Large hanging TV made reaching the blind chord behind it, very tricky. Bed was reasonably comfortable but...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£20 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Pets can only be accommodated in Classic or Superior Double rooms. Please note that an extra charge of GBP 20 per night applies.

Guests travelling with children must book a Superior room to ensure there is enough space for an extra bed or cot.