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French Horn Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian inn with a restaurant and a bar

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The French Horn Hotel sits peacefully by the river, where guests enjoy a serene garden and welcoming terrace. The lobby features a warm fireplace perfect for relaxation, while practical amenities include dry cleaning services and rooms for meetings.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room (1 Double Bed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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Sonning-on-thames, Reading, England, RG4 6TN

What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • University of Reading - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Oracle - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Lakes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wee Waif - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Horse - Wee Waif - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boaters Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

French Horn Hotel

Upscale inn near Thames River
At French Horn Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 15.00 per person

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
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 a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is French Horn Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at French Horn Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at French Horn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at French Horn Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is French Horn Hotel located?

Situated on a river, this inn is steps from Thames River and Mill at Sonning. Thames Path and Microsoft UK Headquarters are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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