The Elephant Hotel, Pangbourne
Church Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7AR
Guest Rating: 
4.8 / 5
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About The Elephant Hotel hotel
Set in the bustling village of Pangbourne beside the River Thames, minutes from the vibrant city of Reading, this hotel offers the opulence of the Empire.
Rooms are individual in style but identical in attention to detail. Enjoy beautiful handcrafted Indian furniture, rich oriental rugs and delicate fabrics.
Come to escape, do business, relax with friends or unwind in style. Feet up or eyes down, you set the pace.
Hotel Facilities
General
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Bar,
- Breakfast Buffet,
- Continental Breakfast,
- Free Parking,
- Garden,
- Heating,
- Newspapers,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Parking,
- Restaurant,
- Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests.
Services
- Breakfast in the Room,
- Dry Cleaning,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Internet Services,
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
- Packed Lunches,
- Room Service,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 15:00 hours until 00:00 hours.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Cards accepted at the hotel
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express.
Room information
Rooms feature beautiful handcrafted Indian furniture, rich oriental rugs and delicate fabrics. All rooms are individual in style but identical in attention to detail. Each and every one has all the mod-cons you have come to expect: Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with over 50 channels, a DVD player with a selection of movies available, as well as speciality tea and coffee, bespoke soaps and bubble bath.
Double Room more info
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Radio,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Telephone,
- Toilet.
Single Room more info
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Radio,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Telephone,
- Toilet.
Restaurants and Bars
The Elephant at Pangbourne has 2 dining areas. 'BaBar' has a bistro feel, serving excellent local produce in a simple and classic manner. The well-conditioned ales come from local breweries. The restaurant offers an elegant alternative. Choose from dining al fresco in the enclosed garden whilst you mull over the winners and losers of your croquet match or get dressed up and sip a 'Singapore sling' in the intimate cocktail lounge. Fine dining is at the heart of the Elephant experience. The team of talented chefs, headed by Neil Dowson (formerly of the Savoy and the Vineyard at Stockcross) offers simple and beautifully cooked British and local food at a reasonable price. They would like to be known for that alone. Fresh and seasonal British ingredients are sourced from local suppliers, all of whom are located within 50 miles of the hotel. Using local suppliers is at the heart of the hotel's ethos. Neil combines all ingredients to create an original and sumptuous menu, with dishes to suit every palate. The wine list had a well-balanced global selection and offers a distinguished list of sherries, ports, brandies, malt whiskies and eaux de vie, along with more classic aperitifs and other digestifs.
Directions
By Car Put the postcode, RG8 7AR, into your satellite navigation and follow the instructions. - Exit the M4 at junction 12 and at the roundabout take the exit signposted Theale and Pangbourne. - Go straight over the next roundabout, and at the next roundabout take the third exit signposted Pangbourne. - Continue down this road for about 4 miles until you reach Pangbourne. - At the roundabout, the hotel is situated directly on your left.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation