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The Elephant Hotel

4.2(671)
Hotel

About

The Elephant Hotel in Pangbourne offers 22 boutique rooms featuring handcrafted Indian furniture, oriental rugs, and playful themes that blend style with comfort. The hotel’s lively bistro serves steak-centric dishes in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where guests can unwind with a gin or enjoy slippers at breakfast.

Ideal for business events, the hotel provides a distinctive setting with attentive service and versatile spaces. Dog-friendly amenities and a vibrant village location add to the appeal for groups seeking a unique, hospitality-led experience beyond the typical hotel stay.

Best for

  • Boutique multi-night stays with character
  • Intimate client dinners with curated menus
  • Small team retreats in a stylish setting

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Design & Atmosphere
Indian Empire-themed boutique hotel
Each of the 22 rooms features quirky designs with handcrafted Indian furniture, oriental rugs, and playful themes woven into rich tapestries and statement pieces, creating a distinctive and stylish setting for guests.
Pet-Friendly Amenities
Exceptional dog-friendly accommodations
Beyond simply allowing dogs, the hotel provides dog beds, bowls, treats, a map of local walks, poop bags, and even breakfast sausages for canine guests, making it a standout choice for business travelers with pets.

At a glance

Rated 4.2 on Google · 671 reviews