--- title: "The Elephant Hotel, Reading: reviews, location & comparison" description: "The Elephant Hotel in Reading: rated 8.1 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-elephant-hotel-reading/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-12 --- Hotel · ★★★ # The Elephant Hotel Pangbourne, Reading, United Kingdom 8.1 · Very good 53 reviews · #17 #17 of 32 in Reading · 3.4 Location score ## About The Elephant Hotel The Elephant Hotel is a hotel in Pangbourne, Reading, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 53 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 8.8 km from the centre of Reading. The nearest airport, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is 44 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★ - **Check-in from:** 15:00 - **Check-out until:** 11:00 - **Rooms:** 22 - **Floors:** 2 - **Price level (hotel website):** ££ - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 1 Church Road [elephanthotel.co.uk](https://www.elephanthotel.co.uk/vouchers) ## How The Elephant Hotel scores Better rated than 34% of hotels in Reading - Guest rating **8.1** - Location **3.4** - Facilities **5.0** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **0.0** Reading average ## Amenities BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Shuttle - Concierge - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Kitchen - Balcony - In-room safe - Coffee or tea maker ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.4**/10 - **Walk grade:** **40**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **17** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest airportLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)44 km98 min drive
Distance to the centreReading8.8 km20 min drive
## The Elephant Hotel: in detail The Elephant Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Shuttle offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Reading. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at The Elephant Hotel, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at The Elephant Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. At The Elephant Hotel, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of bottled water and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. The Elephant Hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location. ### Compare ## Compare The Elephant Hotel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [The George Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-george-hotel-reading/) Hotel ★★★ 90 m away 8.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-elephant-hotel-reading-vs-the-george-hotel-reading/) ## Questions about The Elephant Hotel ### How do guests rate The Elephant Hotel? The Elephant Hotel has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 53 reviews, which is better than 34% of rated hotels in Reading. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Elephant Hotel? Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. ### Does The Elephant Hotel include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at The Elephant Hotel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is The Elephant Hotel from the airport? The nearest airport, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is 44 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does The Elephant Hotel have? The Elephant Hotel has 22 rooms on 2 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-elephant-hotel-reading/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/