Elephant Hotel
$116
/ night
Avg. for September
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$116
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Elephant Hotel average $99 in February, the cheapest month, and $157 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | $104 |
| February | $99 |
| March | $117 |
| April | $132 |
| May | $125 |
| June | $142 |
| July | $157 |
| August | $126 |
| September | $116 |
| October | $118 |
| November | $104 |
| December | $114 |
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Cheapest: February (~$99)
About this property
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 destinati...
Amenities
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).
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
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.
Rooms
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.
Location
Located in Reading, Elephant Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Thames Path and River Thames. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Beale Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Whitchurch Maze.
What's nearby
Thames Path(0.2 miles)
River Thames(0.2 miles)
Whitchurch Maze(1 miles)
Beale Park(1 miles)
North Wessex Downs(2.1 miles)
Mapledurham Country Park(2.2 miles)
Basildon Park(2.8 miles)
Chiltern Hills(4.2 miles)
Kennet & Avon Canal(4.5 miles)
Bradfield College Golf Club(4.6 miles)
Lardon Chase - the Holies and Lough Down(4.7 miles)
Prospect Park(5.1 miles)
Rivermead Leisure Complex(5.5 miles)
Broad Street Mall(5.6 miles)
Genting Casino(5.6 miles)
Farnborough (FAB)(28.1 miles)
Oxford (OXF)(34.9 miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(36.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
Church Road, Pangbourne, England, United Kingdom
Thames Path (0.2 miles)
River Thames (0.2 miles)
Whitchurch Maze (1 miles)
Beale Park (1 miles)
North Wessex Downs (2.1 miles)
Mapledurham Country Park (2.2 miles)
Guest reviews
7.9
Good
Based on 359 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
18%
Couple
44%
Family
19%
Group
13%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Elephant Hotel is a quirky, characterful older property in Pangbourne with generally friendly staff, good steak-led dining and decent breakfasts, but rooms and facilities feel mixed, with temperature swings and various maintenance or equipment snags reported.
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What guests think
Elephant Hotel is a quirky, characterful older property in Pangbourne with generally friendly staff, good steak-led dining and decent breakfasts, but rooms and facilities feel mixed, with temperature swings and various maintenance or equipment snags reported.
Location is convenient for trains and the M4, near the river and central Pangbourne, though some guests report traffic noise and a small or full car park. Rooms range from spacious and quirky to small or dated. Service is often welcoming and helpful, but a few guests found staff unresponsive or not very friendly at times. Expect character and good food, with quirks that may affect comfort.
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Facilities
On-site parking is limited and can be full, with nearby paid public parking available.
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Richard
Oct 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking was an issue. Location noisy as right on a busy junction. Restaurant was good with the meat being cooked in the room which was nice. Breakfast okay but limited cold selection limited
Parking was an issue. Location noisy as right on a busy junction. Restaurant was good with the meat being cooked in the room which was nice. Breakfast okay but limited cold selection limited
8
Jane
Jan 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I love the rooms here, car park is small but paying car park right next door which is free from 5pm till 8
I love the rooms here, car park is small but paying car park right next door which is free from 5pm till 8
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Frank
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent location, although the carpark is very small and was fully occupied by the time I arrived. Customers using the hotel restaurant. Public parking is nearby at £1 a night. The room was very clean and well presented, however some of the furniture is rather tired looking. There's a good choice of quality tea, coffee biscuits and bottled water in the room. I'm very happy with my stay. Sadly I had to leave early and missed the breakfast.
The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent location, although the carpark is very small and was fully occupied by the time I arrived. Customers using the hotel restaurant. Public parking is nearby at £1 a night. The room was very clean and well presented, however some of the furniture is rather tired looking. There's a good choice of quality tea, coffee biscuits and bottled water in the room. I'm very happy with my stay. Sadly I had to leave early and missed the breakfast.
6
Richard
Jan 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed overnight for work. Good: very nice and efficient girl for check in; comfortable bed; very good shower; nice tea/coffee/shampoo etc; large TV; room decorated nicely; good price; good breakfast service Poor: Cold room at night and morning; loud intermittent plumbing noises all night affected sleep; road noise; small carpark
Stayed overnight for work. Good: very nice and efficient girl for check in; comfortable bed; very good shower; nice tea/coffee/shampoo etc; large TV; room decorated nicely; good price; good breakfast service Poor: Cold room at night and morning; loud intermittent plumbing noises all night affected sleep; road noise; small carpark
4
RJM
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very noisy room, we heard traffic all night. We asked for a room on a quiet location. Website says FREE PARKING. small parking was full. Park on the Village Hall parking where you have to pay. Toilet flushing was not okay. Breakfast service took a long time. Breakfast buffet would be easier and less complicated then your way of service.
Very noisy room, we heard traffic all night. We asked for a room on a quiet location. Website says FREE PARKING. small parking was full. Park on the Village Hall parking where you have to pay. Toilet flushing was not okay. Breakfast service took a long time. Breakfast buffet would be easier and less complicated then your way of service.
10
Mr Vivian
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was a very pleasant place to stay with excellent parking facilities and polite and friendly staff.
This hotel was a very pleasant place to stay with excellent parking facilities and polite and friendly staff.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is mixed: many rooms were clean, but multiple reports note stained carpets and maintenance issues affecting bathrooms or fixtures. Some areas look tired and in need of refurbishment.
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Darren
Apr 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Expensive for what it is. The room was tired, and other than the location had little else going for it. I eaten at restaurant in past, and that was great but hotel experience was let down.
Expensive for what it is. The room was tired, and other than the location had little else going for it. I eaten at restaurant in past, and that was great but hotel experience was let down.
4
Catherine
Apr 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel quite dated. Breakfast good but no hit water. Have to book another hotel to get ready for a wedding. Lady on reception not helpful said having problems with water pressure. Waited iovver 30 minutes, still no hot water
Hotel quite dated. Breakfast good but no hit water. Have to book another hotel to get ready for a wedding. Lady on reception not helpful said having problems with water pressure. Waited iovver 30 minutes, still no hot water
8
Frank
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent location, although the carpark is very small and was fully occupied by the time I arrived. Customers using the hotel restaurant. Public parking is nearby at £1 a night. The room was very clean and well presented, however some of the furniture is rather tired looking. There's a good choice of quality tea, coffee biscuits and bottled water in the room. I'm very happy with my stay. Sadly I had to leave early and missed the breakfast.
The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent location, although the carpark is very small and was fully occupied by the time I arrived. Customers using the hotel restaurant. Public parking is nearby at £1 a night. The room was very clean and well presented, however some of the furniture is rather tired looking. There's a good choice of quality tea, coffee biscuits and bottled water in the room. I'm very happy with my stay. Sadly I had to leave early and missed the breakfast.
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Nigel
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious and clean, though there were stains on the carpet. Breakfast was substantial and arrived promptly. Dinner was good, as long as you like steak.
Room was spacious and clean, though there were stains on the carpet. Breakfast was substantial and arrived promptly. Dinner was good, as long as you like steak.
4
Jamie
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed in room 11 and it there was so much banging and crashing from whatever was below me. This continued from 8pm until around 10:30ish. The room was dark with no ceiling lighting and one wall light broken and the other had the shade hanging off. The top of the rainfall shower had a thick layer of dust on and the bath was dirty. I wanted to complain when I checked out but there was no one at reception or any other staff to be seen when I checked out.
Stayed in room 11 and it there was so much banging and crashing from whatever was below me. This continued from 8pm until around 10:30ish. The room was dark with no ceiling lighting and one wall light broken and the other had the shade hanging off. The top of the rainfall shower had a thick layer of dust on and the bath was dirty. I wanted to complain when I checked out but there was no one at reception or any other staff to be seen when I checked out.
4
john
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It is an absolute dump, stained carpets- torn curtains (I have photos), all furniture seems second hand green lighting. Could not wait to leave
It is an absolute dump, stained carpets- torn curtains (I have photos), all furniture seems second hand green lighting. Could not wait to leave
8
Nicholas
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed the hotel, clean but small room. Steak dinner was not cheap but really tasty, definitely recommend the steak. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only disappointment was that the bar closed at 10:30, despite me and my 2 colleagues being in the bar and hotel residents. That was the only thing that let it down.
Really enjoyed the hotel, clean but small room. Steak dinner was not cheap but really tasty, definitely recommend the steak. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only disappointment was that the bar closed at 10:30, despite me and my 2 colleagues being in the bar and hotel residents. That was the only thing that let it down.
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Ali Hakan
Dec 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Really needs a refurbishment!
Really needs a refurbishment!
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Philippa
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice, clean room with complementary toiletries and a nice selection of teas/coffees.
Nice, clean room with complementary toiletries and a nice selection of teas/coffees.
8
Verity
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne.
Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne.
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Rooms
Rooms vary widely: some are spacious, comfortable and quirky, while others feel small or dated. Guests mention traffic and internal noise and temperature swings, with no air conditioning noted in hot weather.
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Mary
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a very old hotel and therefore small rooms and no elevator - ours was quite a distance from the reception. We were underwhelmed with the staff and there was no notice there or in the room with the WiFi code. The bar smelled of smoke so we didn’t go in. It was convenient to Reading and near the river, so it worked for us.
It’s a very old hotel and therefore small rooms and no elevator - ours was quite a distance from the reception. We were underwhelmed with the staff and there was no notice there or in the room with the WiFi code. The bar smelled of smoke so we didn’t go in. It was convenient to Reading and near the river, so it worked for us.
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Angela
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good sized room. Comfy beds. Humming noise in the night.
Good sized room. Comfy beds. Humming noise in the night.
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Juliette
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice enough hotel and decor. Our room at the front was hot and noisy with the traffic, my mum's back room was super quiet and cool. Our shower was too hot and my mum's was too cold. Our bathroom cold tap didnt work. On arrival, EV charging point didn't work which we were relying on, despite the website advertising it. Enquired and simply told doesnt belong to them but not working. Whole place felt like it was in decline rather than on the way up but having said that, for the price, it was nice enough. Lots of character and charm with all we needed. Garden was beautiful. Weekend evening staff were lovely. Breakfast ok, coffee not so much. Few pastries left at 9.15 (finished at 10), asked if restocking, said no because they'd been serving since 7. Helpful with food intolerances. Had the tomahawk steak which was a real 'push the boat out' treat - definitely needed more salad but otherwise incredible and perfectly cooked. Expensive food and drink but very nice. Would book again for one night due to the price but not with high expectations. Aesthetically pleasing stay :)
Nice enough hotel and decor. Our room at the front was hot and noisy with the traffic, my mum's back room was super quiet and cool. Our shower was too hot and my mum's was too cold. Our bathroom cold tap didnt work. On arrival, EV charging point didn't work which we were relying on, despite the website advertising it. Enquired and simply told doesnt belong to them but not working. Whole place felt like it was in decline rather than on the way up but having said that, for the price, it was nice enough. Lots of character and charm with all we needed. Garden was beautiful. Weekend evening staff were lovely. Breakfast ok, coffee not so much. Few pastries left at 9.15 (finished at 10), asked if restocking, said no because they'd been serving since 7. Helpful with food intolerances. Had the tomahawk steak which was a real 'push the boat out' treat - definitely needed more salad but otherwise incredible and perfectly cooked. Expensive food and drink but very nice. Would book again for one night due to the price but not with high expectations. Aesthetically pleasing stay :)
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Jamie
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed in room 11 and it there was so much banging and crashing from whatever was below me. This continued from 8pm until around 10:30ish. The room was dark with no ceiling lighting and one wall light broken and the other had the shade hanging off. The top of the rainfall shower had a thick layer of dust on and the bath was dirty. I wanted to complain when I checked out but there was no one at reception or any other staff to be seen when I checked out.
Stayed in room 11 and it there was so much banging and crashing from whatever was below me. This continued from 8pm until around 10:30ish. The room was dark with no ceiling lighting and one wall light broken and the other had the shade hanging off. The top of the rainfall shower had a thick layer of dust on and the bath was dirty. I wanted to complain when I checked out but there was no one at reception or any other staff to be seen when I checked out.
6
Richard
Jan 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed overnight for work. Good: very nice and efficient girl for check in; comfortable bed; very good shower; nice tea/coffee/shampoo etc; large TV; room decorated nicely; good price; good breakfast service Poor: Cold room at night and morning; loud intermittent plumbing noises all night affected sleep; road noise; small carpark
Stayed overnight for work. Good: very nice and efficient girl for check in; comfortable bed; very good shower; nice tea/coffee/shampoo etc; large TV; room decorated nicely; good price; good breakfast service Poor: Cold room at night and morning; loud intermittent plumbing noises all night affected sleep; road noise; small carpark
8
Jane
Nov 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was really spacious and decorated in a quirky chic style, which I liked
The room was really spacious and decorated in a quirky chic style, which I liked
6
Dennis
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Boiling hot room with no aircon and just a really noisy fan. Suggest they invest in good pedestal fans with a quiet night setting. Excellent breakfast.
Boiling hot room with no aircon and just a really noisy fan. Suggest they invest in good pedestal fans with a quiet night setting. Excellent breakfast.
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Neil
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very noisy, floorboards all creaking, you can hear people snoring in the next room.
Very noisy, floorboards all creaking, you can hear people snoring in the next room.
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Rupert
Jan 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I have stayed many times and usually an excellent experience, however this time in the twin room (24) not so good. It is clearly the accessible room and has a door directly to the car park. However this seems to be an internal door and had a horrendous draft. That teamed with the two main radiators in the room either not working at all or barely working led to a rather uncomfortable stay. The staff kindly gave me an electric heater to use which did help. Perhaps not the best room for winter!
I have stayed many times and usually an excellent experience, however this time in the twin room (24) not so good. It is clearly the accessible room and has a door directly to the car park. However this seems to be an internal door and had a horrendous draft. That teamed with the two main radiators in the room either not working at all or barely working led to a rather uncomfortable stay. The staff kindly gave me an electric heater to use which did help. Perhaps not the best room for winter!
8
Verity
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne.
Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne.
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Service
Service is often friendly and welcoming, though a few guests found staff underwhelming, unhelpful or absent when needed; responses to complaints were inconsistent.
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Mary
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a very old hotel and therefore small rooms and no elevator - ours was quite a distance from the reception. We were underwhelmed with the staff and there was no notice there or in the room with the WiFi code. The bar smelled of smoke so we didn’t go in. It was convenient to Reading and near the river, so it worked for us.
It’s a very old hotel and therefore small rooms and no elevator - ours was quite a distance from the reception. We were underwhelmed with the staff and there was no notice there or in the room with the WiFi code. The bar smelled of smoke so we didn’t go in. It was convenient to Reading and near the river, so it worked for us.
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Colette
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were lucky to have a garden room and it was a bonus to have our own space outside. Very welcoming receptionist when we arrived and when we checked out
We were lucky to have a garden room and it was a bonus to have our own space outside. Very welcoming receptionist when we arrived and when we checked out
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Catherine
Apr 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel quite dated. Breakfast good but no hit water. Have to book another hotel to get ready for a wedding. Lady on reception not helpful said having problems with water pressure. Waited iovver 30 minutes, still no hot water
Hotel quite dated. Breakfast good but no hit water. Have to book another hotel to get ready for a wedding. Lady on reception not helpful said having problems with water pressure. Waited iovver 30 minutes, still no hot water
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Frank
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent location, although the carpark is very small and was fully occupied by the time I arrived. Customers using the hotel restaurant. Public parking is nearby at £1 a night. The room was very clean and well presented, however some of the furniture is rather tired looking. There's a good choice of quality tea, coffee biscuits and bottled water in the room. I'm very happy with my stay. Sadly I had to leave early and missed the breakfast.
The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent location, although the carpark is very small and was fully occupied by the time I arrived. Customers using the hotel restaurant. Public parking is nearby at £1 a night. The room was very clean and well presented, however some of the furniture is rather tired looking. There's a good choice of quality tea, coffee biscuits and bottled water in the room. I'm very happy with my stay. Sadly I had to leave early and missed the breakfast.
10
Nicholas
Oct 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely but quirky place. One of those hotels that you love the quirkiness and the staff make it.
Lovely but quirky place. One of those hotels that you love the quirkiness and the staff make it.
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Jamie
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed in room 11 and it there was so much banging and crashing from whatever was below me. This continued from 8pm until around 10:30ish. The room was dark with no ceiling lighting and one wall light broken and the other had the shade hanging off. The top of the rainfall shower had a thick layer of dust on and the bath was dirty. I wanted to complain when I checked out but there was no one at reception or any other staff to be seen when I checked out.
Stayed in room 11 and it there was so much banging and crashing from whatever was below me. This continued from 8pm until around 10:30ish. The room was dark with no ceiling lighting and one wall light broken and the other had the shade hanging off. The top of the rainfall shower had a thick layer of dust on and the bath was dirty. I wanted to complain when I checked out but there was no one at reception or any other staff to be seen when I checked out.
10
Mark
Feb 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Eclectic, well restored, superb restaurant & breakfast, all wonderfully friendly staff. Nice little town alongside the Thames and short drive to equally wonderful Beale Wildlife Park as well as other attractions
Eclectic, well restored, superb restaurant & breakfast, all wonderfully friendly staff. Nice little town alongside the Thames and short drive to equally wonderful Beale Wildlife Park as well as other attractions
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Sarah
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We only stayed one night but had a comfortable room, good food in the bar, and staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
We only stayed one night but had a comfortable room, good food in the bar, and staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
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Michele
Sep 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is really quite nice and the steak was delicious. However they really need reception and restaurant staff to smile and be friendly and welcoming. It makes all the difference!
The hotel is really quite nice and the steak was delicious. However they really need reception and restaurant staff to smile and be friendly and welcoming. It makes all the difference!
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Mr Vivian
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was a very pleasant place to stay with excellent parking facilities and polite and friendly staff.
This hotel was a very pleasant place to stay with excellent parking facilities and polite and friendly staff.
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Location
Central Pangbourne location near the river and station, convenient for Reading, the M4 and trains to Oxford and London. Some guests experienced street or junction noise, and competition for on-site parking.
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Mary
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a very old hotel and therefore small rooms and no elevator - ours was quite a distance from the reception. We were underwhelmed with the staff and there was no notice there or in the room with the WiFi code. The bar smelled of smoke so we didn’t go in. It was convenient to Reading and near the river, so it worked for us.
It’s a very old hotel and therefore small rooms and no elevator - ours was quite a distance from the reception. We were underwhelmed with the staff and there was no notice there or in the room with the WiFi code. The bar smelled of smoke so we didn’t go in. It was convenient to Reading and near the river, so it worked for us.
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Ann-Margareth
Jun 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, disruptions through the night outside.
Nice hotel, disruptions through the night outside.
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Richard
Oct 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking was an issue. Location noisy as right on a busy junction. Restaurant was good with the meat being cooked in the room which was nice. Breakfast okay but limited cold selection limited
Parking was an issue. Location noisy as right on a busy junction. Restaurant was good with the meat being cooked in the room which was nice. Breakfast okay but limited cold selection limited
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Jane
Jan 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I love the rooms here, car park is small but paying car park right next door which is free from 5pm till 8
I love the rooms here, car park is small but paying car park right next door which is free from 5pm till 8
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Juliette
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice enough hotel and decor. Our room at the front was hot and noisy with the traffic, my mum's back room was super quiet and cool. Our shower was too hot and my mum's was too cold. Our bathroom cold tap didnt work. On arrival, EV charging point didn't work which we were relying on, despite the website advertising it. Enquired and simply told doesnt belong to them but not working. Whole place felt like it was in decline rather than on the way up but having said that, for the price, it was nice enough. Lots of character and charm with all we needed. Garden was beautiful. Weekend evening staff were lovely. Breakfast ok, coffee not so much. Few pastries left at 9.15 (finished at 10), asked if restocking, said no because they'd been serving since 7. Helpful with food intolerances. Had the tomahawk steak which was a real 'push the boat out' treat - definitely needed more salad but otherwise incredible and perfectly cooked. Expensive food and drink but very nice. Would book again for one night due to the price but not with high expectations. Aesthetically pleasing stay :)
Nice enough hotel and decor. Our room at the front was hot and noisy with the traffic, my mum's back room was super quiet and cool. Our shower was too hot and my mum's was too cold. Our bathroom cold tap didnt work. On arrival, EV charging point didn't work which we were relying on, despite the website advertising it. Enquired and simply told doesnt belong to them but not working. Whole place felt like it was in decline rather than on the way up but having said that, for the price, it was nice enough. Lots of character and charm with all we needed. Garden was beautiful. Weekend evening staff were lovely. Breakfast ok, coffee not so much. Few pastries left at 9.15 (finished at 10), asked if restocking, said no because they'd been serving since 7. Helpful with food intolerances. Had the tomahawk steak which was a real 'push the boat out' treat - definitely needed more salad but otherwise incredible and perfectly cooked. Expensive food and drink but very nice. Would book again for one night due to the price but not with high expectations. Aesthetically pleasing stay :)
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Frank
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent location, although the carpark is very small and was fully occupied by the time I arrived. Customers using the hotel restaurant. Public parking is nearby at £1 a night. The room was very clean and well presented, however some of the furniture is rather tired looking. There's a good choice of quality tea, coffee biscuits and bottled water in the room. I'm very happy with my stay. Sadly I had to leave early and missed the breakfast.
The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent location, although the carpark is very small and was fully occupied by the time I arrived. Customers using the hotel restaurant. Public parking is nearby at £1 a night. The room was very clean and well presented, however some of the furniture is rather tired looking. There's a good choice of quality tea, coffee biscuits and bottled water in the room. I'm very happy with my stay. Sadly I had to leave early and missed the breakfast.
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Richard
Jan 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed overnight for work. Good: very nice and efficient girl for check in; comfortable bed; very good shower; nice tea/coffee/shampoo etc; large TV; room decorated nicely; good price; good breakfast service Poor: Cold room at night and morning; loud intermittent plumbing noises all night affected sleep; road noise; small carpark
Stayed overnight for work. Good: very nice and efficient girl for check in; comfortable bed; very good shower; nice tea/coffee/shampoo etc; large TV; room decorated nicely; good price; good breakfast service Poor: Cold room at night and morning; loud intermittent plumbing noises all night affected sleep; road noise; small carpark
10
Stuart
Dec 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stay here often. Very well located for trains to Oxford & London. Great for M4.
Stay here often. Very well located for trains to Oxford & London. Great for M4.
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RJM
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very noisy room, we heard traffic all night. We asked for a room on a quiet location. Website says FREE PARKING. small parking was full. Park on the Village Hall parking where you have to pay. Toilet flushing was not okay. Breakfast service took a long time. Breakfast buffet would be easier and less complicated then your way of service.
Very noisy room, we heard traffic all night. We asked for a room on a quiet location. Website says FREE PARKING. small parking was full. Park on the Village Hall parking where you have to pay. Toilet flushing was not okay. Breakfast service took a long time. Breakfast buffet would be easier and less complicated then your way of service.
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Verity
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne.
Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne.
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Dining
Dining is a highlight, with repeatedly praised steak dinners and generally good breakfasts. Some guests noted higher prices, limited selection or slow/restocking issues at breakfast.
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Richard
Oct 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking was an issue. Location noisy as right on a busy junction. Restaurant was good with the meat being cooked in the room which was nice. Breakfast okay but limited cold selection limited
Parking was an issue. Location noisy as right on a busy junction. Restaurant was good with the meat being cooked in the room which was nice. Breakfast okay but limited cold selection limited
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Juliette
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice enough hotel and decor. Our room at the front was hot and noisy with the traffic, my mum's back room was super quiet and cool. Our shower was too hot and my mum's was too cold. Our bathroom cold tap didnt work. On arrival, EV charging point didn't work which we were relying on, despite the website advertising it. Enquired and simply told doesnt belong to them but not working. Whole place felt like it was in decline rather than on the way up but having said that, for the price, it was nice enough. Lots of character and charm with all we needed. Garden was beautiful. Weekend evening staff were lovely. Breakfast ok, coffee not so much. Few pastries left at 9.15 (finished at 10), asked if restocking, said no because they'd been serving since 7. Helpful with food intolerances. Had the tomahawk steak which was a real 'push the boat out' treat - definitely needed more salad but otherwise incredible and perfectly cooked. Expensive food and drink but very nice. Would book again for one night due to the price but not with high expectations. Aesthetically pleasing stay :)
Nice enough hotel and decor. Our room at the front was hot and noisy with the traffic, my mum's back room was super quiet and cool. Our shower was too hot and my mum's was too cold. Our bathroom cold tap didnt work. On arrival, EV charging point didn't work which we were relying on, despite the website advertising it. Enquired and simply told doesnt belong to them but not working. Whole place felt like it was in decline rather than on the way up but having said that, for the price, it was nice enough. Lots of character and charm with all we needed. Garden was beautiful. Weekend evening staff were lovely. Breakfast ok, coffee not so much. Few pastries left at 9.15 (finished at 10), asked if restocking, said no because they'd been serving since 7. Helpful with food intolerances. Had the tomahawk steak which was a real 'push the boat out' treat - definitely needed more salad but otherwise incredible and perfectly cooked. Expensive food and drink but very nice. Would book again for one night due to the price but not with high expectations. Aesthetically pleasing stay :)
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Nigel
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious and clean, though there were stains on the carpet. Breakfast was substantial and arrived promptly. Dinner was good, as long as you like steak.
Room was spacious and clean, though there were stains on the carpet. Breakfast was substantial and arrived promptly. Dinner was good, as long as you like steak.
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Richard
Jan 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed overnight for work. Good: very nice and efficient girl for check in; comfortable bed; very good shower; nice tea/coffee/shampoo etc; large TV; room decorated nicely; good price; good breakfast service Poor: Cold room at night and morning; loud intermittent plumbing noises all night affected sleep; road noise; small carpark
Stayed overnight for work. Good: very nice and efficient girl for check in; comfortable bed; very good shower; nice tea/coffee/shampoo etc; large TV; room decorated nicely; good price; good breakfast service Poor: Cold room at night and morning; loud intermittent plumbing noises all night affected sleep; road noise; small carpark
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Duncan
Oct 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bar , Dinner and room all v good
Bar , Dinner and room all v good
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Mark
Feb 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Eclectic, well restored, superb restaurant & breakfast, all wonderfully friendly staff. Nice little town alongside the Thames and short drive to equally wonderful Beale Wildlife Park as well as other attractions
Eclectic, well restored, superb restaurant & breakfast, all wonderfully friendly staff. Nice little town alongside the Thames and short drive to equally wonderful Beale Wildlife Park as well as other attractions
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Nicholas
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed the hotel, clean but small room. Steak dinner was not cheap but really tasty, definitely recommend the steak. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only disappointment was that the bar closed at 10:30, despite me and my 2 colleagues being in the bar and hotel residents. That was the only thing that let it down.
Really enjoyed the hotel, clean but small room. Steak dinner was not cheap but really tasty, definitely recommend the steak. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only disappointment was that the bar closed at 10:30, despite me and my 2 colleagues being in the bar and hotel residents. That was the only thing that let it down.
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Dennis
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Boiling hot room with no aircon and just a really noisy fan. Suggest they invest in good pedestal fans with a quiet night setting. Excellent breakfast.
Boiling hot room with no aircon and just a really noisy fan. Suggest they invest in good pedestal fans with a quiet night setting. Excellent breakfast.
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Michele
Sep 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is really quite nice and the steak was delicious. However they really need reception and restaurant staff to smile and be friendly and welcoming. It makes all the difference!
The hotel is really quite nice and the steak was delicious. However they really need reception and restaurant staff to smile and be friendly and welcoming. It makes all the difference!
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Verity
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne.
Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne.
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Paul Andrew
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Second time in a month I've stayed here. Great hotel, staff, breakfast, evening meal, lovely garden at the rear.
Second time in a month I've stayed here. Great hotel, staff, breakfast, evening meal, lovely garden at the rear.
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Paul Andrew
Jul 29, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
I had a great time coming back to the Elephant for about the fourth time. It's not the Hilton, it's a boutique, chic hotel with themed rooms full of character. Really comfy bed and pillows. Great breakfast. There is The Herd steak restaurant, I tell everybody about it, it's great and the steaks are lovely.
I had a great time coming back to the Elephant for about the fourth time. It's not the Hilton, it's a boutique, chic hotel with themed rooms full of character. Really comfy bed and pillows. Great breakfast. There is The Herd steak restaurant, I tell everybody about it, it's great and the steaks are lovely.
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Stephanie
Jun 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A very nice surprise to stop at this hotel on our way to London. Our room was clean and offered amenities such as a shower hat and loufah! The bed and pillows were very comfortable. My only criticism is that we were kept awake by some people who had a late night and were using the shower. You can hear the plumbing through the walls.
A very nice surprise to stop at this hotel on our way to London. Our room was clean and offered amenities such as a shower hat and loufah! The bed and pillows were very comfortable. My only criticism is that we were kept awake by some people who had a late night and were using the shower. You can hear the plumbing through the walls.
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Stuart
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed our stay at the elephant, good size room, nice tea, coffee , etc in room. Huge bed was very comfortable, en suite facilities were clean & well stocked. Staff friendly & I felt weak looked after. Breakfast I thought was excellent. Managed to park in the public car park next door at a very reasonable cost as elephant one was full..
Enjoyed our stay at the elephant, good size room, nice tea, coffee , etc in room. Huge bed was very comfortable, en suite facilities were clean & well stocked. Staff friendly & I felt weak looked after. Breakfast I thought was excellent. Managed to park in the public car park next door at a very reasonable cost as elephant one was full..
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Deborah
Jan 31, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel and staff
Lovely hotel and staff
FAQs about Elephant Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, with limited spaces. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are served for a fee. On weekdays, breakfast is available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Reading, within a 15-minute walk of Thames Path and Thames River. It is 1 mile from Beale Park and 2 miles from Basildon Park.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs are available for a fee of GBP 20 per night, and rollaway beds are also available for the same fee. Advance request is required for both.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-04: 144.89738198471068USD
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- 2026-09-06: 131.9429599494934USD
- 2026-09-07: 135.41749071502684USD
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- 2026-09-09: 171.7268604888916USD
- 2026-09-10: 138.9655013847351USD
- 2026-09-11: 170.60367779541016USD
- 2026-09-12: 156.09935438537596USD
- 2026-09-13: 111.3791940460205USD
- 2026-09-14: 138.88677544784545USD
- 2026-09-15: 151.2680772705078USD
- 2026-09-16: 161.69690673828126USD
- 2026-09-17: 139.39206941986083USD
- 2026-09-18: 144.04083422088624USD
- 2026-09-19: 191.77030324554443USD
- 2026-09-20: 121.04968821716308USD
- 2026-09-21: 153.41623905181885USD
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- 2026-09-23: 139.4404977455139USD
- 2026-09-24: 133.46503608322143USD
- 2026-09-25: 132.28163921356202USD
- 2026-09-26: 161.4928786010742USD
- 2026-09-27: 121.04968821716308USD
- 2026-09-28: 139.38207360076905USD
- 2026-09-29: 165.62233933258057USD
- 2026-09-30: 149.24798249053956USD
- 2026-10-01: 116.48159003067016USD
- 2026-10-02: 127.83531633377075USD
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- 2026-10-05: 126.97722666168212USD
- 2026-10-06: 136.72797095489503USD
- 2026-10-07: 143.10424015045166USD
- 2026-10-08: 143.79624680709838USD
- 2026-10-09: 129.41621538162232USD
- 2026-10-10: 164.85149153900147USD
- 2026-10-11: 117.54114685440064USD
- 2026-10-12: 120.14052947998047USD
- 2026-10-13: 155.21234950256348USD
- 2026-10-14: 153.4050735092163USD
- 2026-10-15: 120.90974674987793USD
- 2026-10-16: 127.01720993804932USD
- 2026-10-17: 161.29803102111816USD
- 2026-10-18: 113.78039715194701USD
- 2026-10-19: 126.30865878295899USD
- 2026-10-20: 154.8619641418457USD
- 2026-10-21: 138.93226174163817USD
- 2026-10-22: 120.90974674987793USD
- 2026-10-23: 125.76773255157471USD
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- 2026-10-25: 115.4120373878479USD
- 2026-10-26: 113.78039715194701USD
- 2026-10-27: 124.09902448654175USD
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- 2026-10-29: 157.31462622070313USD
- 2026-10-30: 157.31462622070313USD
- 2026-10-31: 159.34032149505614USD
- 2026-11-01: 128.801711769104USD
- 2026-11-02: 193.75234656524657USD
- 2026-11-03: 199.63859022521973USD
- 2026-11-04: 161.69690673828126USD
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 35.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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