Elephant Hotel

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Great location!

8.7

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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • 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

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I did already fill in a questionnaire about this visit several weeks back (planning for my mother'ss funeral service in the church next door for which I then stayed 19-21 Feb) and had a reply from the manager so not sure why being asked again?”
Kay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We are regulars at this hotel and we love the themed rooms and ambience”
Matthew
Switzerland Switzerland
“The hotel is well located in the middle of the village and had a great restaurant for a steak.”
Natashia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was excellent, and the gardens were beautifully maintained, creating a lovely setting. The bed was very comfortable, which made for a good night's sleep, and the breakfast was enjoyable with a good selection of options. Overall, these...”
Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lots of space, garden areas and a comfortable stay. Staff try hard”
Adrian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice pub hotel to use as a base whilst working close to Pangbourne, right in the centre of Pangbourne & adjacent to the train station. Lovely garden area”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Old world and very atmospheric. Very good -Continental and/or fully cooked - breakfast included”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a lovely stay with our dog, we were in a dog friendly garden room and we were able to sit outside our door in the garden which we loved. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.”
Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were amazing. Flexible to our changing circumstances, helpful, supportive and genuine. They changed our room at short notice, booked us a table at an hour's notice and made us feel at home. Our pet friendly room in the annex was...”
Maitland
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The dinner was unbelievable, the best steak I have ever had and the restaurant was stunning with the open fire etc. Superb”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British

Amenities of Elephant Hotel

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

Elephant Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
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 18 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.

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