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Elephant Hotel

Elephant Hotel

Reading England
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Located in Reading, Elephant Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Thames Path and Thames River. This family-friendly hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from University of Reading and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Nirvana Spa.

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.

Property Details

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. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Shopping on site
  • Ballroom
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Food and water bowls
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Garden
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Wedding services
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 16 to check-in.

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

  • 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

Other details

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.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Thames Path - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Thames River - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Beale Park - 1.7 km / 1 mi
North Wessex Downs - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Pincents Hill - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Mapledurham Country Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Basildon Park - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Chiltern Hills - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Kennet & Avon Canal - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Bradfield College Golf Club - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi
Lardon Chase - the Holies and Lough Down - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Prospect Park - 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
Broad Street Mall - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Genting Casino - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Reading Civic Centre - 9.6 km / 6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Oxford (OXF) - 56.2 km / 34.9 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59.3 km / 36.9 mi
The preferred airport for Elephant Hotel is Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • 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.


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 66
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 30
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and 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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Church Road, Reading, England RG8 7AR, United Kingdom