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Elmhurst Hotel

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Basic Single Room | Bathroom
Double Room, Ensuite | Room amenity
Exterior
Free WiFi

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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51 Church Road, Reading, England, RG6 1EY
  • Place, University of Reading
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames Valley Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Berkshire Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Reading

At Elmhurst Hotel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of University of Reading and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Kennet & Avon Canal. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Reading hotel include Thames River and Ascot Racecourse.

What's nearby

  • University of Reading - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thames Valley Park - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Thames Path - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café YOLK - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dolche Vita - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monty’s Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Park House - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Elmhurst Hotel

There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Elmhurst Hotel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Elmhurst Hotel offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. 24-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Elmhurst Hotel?

Elmhurst Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Elmhurst Hotel?

Yep, Elmhurst Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Elmhurst Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elmhurst Hotel?

No, Elmhurst Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elmhurst Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elmhurst Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Elmhurst Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 169 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap, not very clean. Location is good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

BEN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A cheap hotel, don't expect too much! Slept fine.

Budget hotel, shower head falling apart, bedding very old and split in places.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Comfortable, if a little tired.

I stayed for 1 night on my way to London. The welcome from the member of staff was excellent. He was really friendly and couldn't do enough for me. I'd seen reviews of the hotel so was expecting it to be a bit grotty but, although it is tired, the room was comfortable and clean (the bed was very comfy and I slept really well). Yes there are bad reviews gir the hotel but my experience was far from it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

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

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sue

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t bother .. awful place

Poor check in .. booked en suite and they tried to give me a shared bathroom .. room was filthy .. old sour milk left on the window sill .. rubbish behind bed .. dangerous electric with wires hanging out of the wall .. it wasn’t expensive but some sort of standard is required .. worn carpet and rucked up .. certain it hadn’t been cleaned .. a health hazard
Sour milk left on sill
Electric socket in bathroom
Awful shower head
Filthy extractor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

GRAHAM, ST NEOTS

Business traveller
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

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

sue

Travelled with group
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Alasdair

Business traveller
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

Maureen

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
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.

2/10 Terrible

Sophie

Business traveller
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