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French Horn Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale riverfront inn, walk to Thames River

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French Horn Hotel

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Exterior
Superior Room
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Junior Suite | Bathroom
Bar (on property)

Overview of French Horn Hotel

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
Sonning-on-thames, Reading, England, RG4 6TN
  • Popular LocationMill at Sonning2 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Reading7 min drive
  • Popular LocationOracle9 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)36 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (1 Double Bed)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room (1 Double Bed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden view

Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Reading

At French Horn Hotel you'll be within steps of Thames River and Mill at Sonning. Highlights at this Victorian inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The fine-dining restaurant, Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Reading inn, attractions include LEGOLAND® Windsor and University of Reading.
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What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 2 min walk
  • Thames Valley Park - 6 min drive
  • University of Reading - 7 min drive
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Oracle - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Reading Twyford Station - 5 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boaters - 9 min drive
  • Bull & Chequers Reading - 5 min drive
  • Coffee 1 - 5 min drive
  • Coppa Club - 5 min walk
  • Brown Bag Café - 5 min drive

About this property

French Horn Hotel

Upscale riverfront inn, walk to Thames River
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at French Horn Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Reading inn.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1880
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
French Horn Hotel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Reading inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 15.00 per person

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

French Horn Hotel
French Horn Hotel Reading
French Horn Reading
French Horn Hotel Inn
French Horn Hotel Reading
French Horn Hotel Inn Reading

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at French Horn Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at French Horn Hotel?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at French Horn Hotel on 3 May 2024 start from AU$321.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at French Horn Hotel?

Yep, French Horn Hotel has a free self car park.

What makes French Horn Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at French Horn Hotel.

Does French Horn Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at French Horn Hotel?

No, French Horn Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at French Horn Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at French Horn Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at French Horn Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

French Horn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mihail

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcome and the traditional architecture is amazing. Great chef as well. We loved the lobster and the foie gras.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Martyn

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Very nice.
Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff, very comfy bed, very clean, make sure you turn on the shower 5-10 mins before you want one, hot water takes ages and no glasses/ Tumblers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming team of caring professionals. Fabulous food and ambiance. Certainly will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting by the river. Amazing food in the restaurant. Plenty of choices for food options nearby. Attentive and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rehan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the French horn. It has old work charm and the staff are excellent, friendly without being in your face. The feel of the place is lovely and right on the river. A sympathetic make over would be beneficial building on the charm and character of the place. The rooms were spotless, comfortable and spacious. I cannot rate the staff too highly they were excellent. The food is very good although expensive and the silver service faultless. The only real downside is the road alongside the property but we were not disturbed by it and was quiet at night. Overall I will stay sgain
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023