Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Elmhurst Hotel
Elmhurst Hotel Reading
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Reading Elmhurst Hotel Hotel
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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: 11:00 PM.
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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Elmhurst Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 161 reviews
10 - Excellent
19
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 161 reviews
8 - Good
44
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 161 reviews
6 - Okay
45
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 161 reviews
4 - Poor
29
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 161 reviews
2 - Terrible
24
6.0/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
5.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10
Great place- they charge you three times for the same nights accommodation!
Will definitely go back
paul
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
4/10
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.
GRAHAM
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10
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!
Matt
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
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.
Mahlon
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
8/10
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
Tom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
6/10
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.
Patrick
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
2/10
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.
Maureen
6/10
Very poor room, dirty andd lots of broken things. Definitely not worth what it cost.
Alasdair
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
2/10
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.
Emma
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
2/10
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.
Sophie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10
Hugh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
2/10
sue
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10
Friendly staff, value for money.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
6/10
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
2/10
Simon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
6/10
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
6/10
Valerie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
8/10
Very basic accommodation. Definitely a good price/value. You get what
Laszlo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
8/10
Adequate room. Not very modern. A bit tatty but it was cheap and I was drunk anyway.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
8/10
Hôtel bruyant et pas d’eau chaude. Propre
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
4/10
Simon
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
6/10
Martin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
4/10
Don't have high expectations if you are staying here. It is very basic and needs a good clean and update. Wallpaper was ripped on the walls and paint peeling in the bathroom. In the morning took my partner 10 mins to get hot water of the shower running for us to be able to use.
Emma
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
2/10
Awful hotel- dirty and in desperate need of a facelift.