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Elmhurst Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Reading with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Bar (on property)
Basic Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, heated floors, towels, soap
Free WiFi
Double Room, Ensuite | Room amenity
Exterior
The Elmhurst Hotel welcomes visitors with a beautiful garden and cozy bar near the University of Reading. Stay connected with WiFi throughout the property and catch up on work at the computer station. The multilingual staff helps guests make the most of their stay.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading is home to Elmhurst Hotel. Nirvana Spa and Bearwood Lakes Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit LEGOLAND® Windsor and Predator Assault, Laser Combat. Lagoona Park and John Nike Leisuresport Complex are also worth visiting.
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RG6 1EY, England, Reading, 51 Church Road

What's nearby

  • University of Reading - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thames Valley Park - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Oracle - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Earley Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Roebuck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dolche Vita - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gulab Dining - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪3Sixty (RUSU) - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Park House - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Elmhurst Hotel

Hotel near Thames River
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a garden, and a bar at Elmhurst Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
Room features
All 55 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
  • 24-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Elmhurst Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elmhurst Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elmhurst Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elmhurst Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elmhurst Hotel located?

Situated in Reading, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of Reading, Reading College, and Kennet & Avon Canal. Thames Valley Park and Royal Berkshire Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km). Earley Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Elmhurst Hotel Reviews

6.2

5.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.4

Eco-friendliness

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 167 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place- they charge you three times for the same nights accommodation! Will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Massimiliano

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rude staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When i arrived at the property, the outside was very dirty and looked rundown. The room door looked as if it had been kicked in previously, as i entered there was an empty mcdonalds bag and bottles/cans of stella on the side, clearly from a previous guest. The bed sheet had a dried contact lens on it, with the duvet cover had several stains on it. The bathroom smelled of urine and had sticky floors, thankfully there was a bottle of bleech next to the toilet, which i used with soapy water. Drying the floor with the white shower matt, which came up black....... The entire hotel was in serious need of a refurb, the staff and owner clearly have no pride and no desire to improve. I most definitely would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

GRAHAM

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although comfortable, the whole hotel is very very dated. Shower was a dribble and couldn’t use, toilet didn’t flush properly, and a very musty dated smell. Noisy at the front as not double glazed and main road outside.
Very dated and cramp.
Shower on full!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed here as a convenient first stop after a long haul flight. Friendly service and a nice clean hotel. Rooms a re a bit tired, but we loved staying here nonetheless!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a solid tradesmens' hotel, clean basic service and a friendly, personable staff. If you want slick and modern, this is not the place for you; but if you want reliable services and a decent breakfast, this could be your home-from-home.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good little budget stay

The Hotel is nice overall, not 5 star by any means but the romm was spacious the bed was good, could do with extra pillows and a more modern shower system. Air con would be a bonus. But overall was a decent stay if your on a budget
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brief stay in Reading

Standard hotel in reading that could not meet basic business needs due to poor wifi connection. Room was basic and really having stayed here will sort other hotels in the area if I return to the region in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room property was stuffy and dusty. The bathroom and the beddings were dirty. The staff were very friendly though and tried to make my stay as comfortable.

6/10 Okay

Alasdair

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very poor quality

Very poor room, dirty andd lots of broken things. Definitely not worth what it cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Filthy, dirty and run down. Not recommended.

Fithy dirty and very run down. Stank of smoke. Tv didnt work, dirt, hair and dust in every available corner, decoration badly done and in disrepair, graffiti in hallways, curtains not attached to rails so couldnt open them. Shower one solid stream of water. Spiders alive and dead on ceiling and wardrobe. Light fitting smashed. Grubby and horrible. Never stayed anyway like it and definitely wont be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sophie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Did not feel safe, clean or comfortable

On site parking great. The building is in disrepair- holes in the walls and doors, graffiti on the doors, very old and unclean. It smelt like cannabis on the top floor. Did not feel safe or comfortable here. I was travelling for business and will not be going back. I ended up sleeping on the towels on the bed and not using a duvet as it didn’t feel clean. I woke up with a cough the next day- haven’t coughed since leaving there or before going. Smelt like urine on the stairs- there was a communal toilet by the stairs. Windows were dirty and old curtains that I didn’t want to touch. Should have read the reviews. It either needs knocking down or a complete renovation. I checked out early and went to work early to not be there. Check in was old fashioned- written invoice and the exact same amount of the room cost was withdrawn from my account from the card I used to book 2 days before arriving. I was then told this was not the hotel and I had to pay again on the day. This resulted in a fraud case being opened by the bank to recall that money and my card being cancelled.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

sue

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It is as bad as the say

It is as bad as all the bad reviews say. It is a dirty, smelly, run down hotel. Its cheap (£48) but I still feel I paid too much. Luckily I only had to stay one night. If you are desperate for the cheapest hotel then it is OK for a night. I slept OK and shower was hot but left as early as I could.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very basic accommodation. Definitely a good price/value. You get what
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Adequate room. Not very modern. A bit tatty but it was cheap and I was drunk anyway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel bruyant et pas d’eau chaude. Propre
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022