Elephant Hotel

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Scored 7.5
Rated good

Great location!

8.8

Property highlights

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About this property

The Elephant Hotel is located 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

  • 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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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Yvonne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rooms were big and very comfortable. Loved we could bring our dog.”
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.”
Julian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely annex room. Direct room access to the safe enclosed garden was lovely. It was dog friendly with a dog bed (on which we could put his own bedding). The bag of treats and a ball provided was a nice touch. Dinner and wine (4 Adults and 1...”
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”
Kindon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were excepional. Rooms could do with updating ie bed, furniture and TV. Bathroom lovely. The facilities in the room were great. The room was very warm although fans were provided. Didn't have breakfast as felt it was on the expensive...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

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

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