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French Horn Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian inn near University of Reading

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Exterior
Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Junior Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room (1 Double Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden view

Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

On river.You'll be steps from Mill at Sonning and a 5-minute walk from Thames River. Also, Thames Path is within half a mile (1 km) and Microsoft UK Headquarters is within 3 miles (5 km).
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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

4-star Victorian inn near University of Reading
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 is 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 feature 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 bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Reading inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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 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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: 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 each 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

How close is French Horn Hotel to the airport?

French Horn Hotel is 24.6 mi (40-min drive) away from the Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at French Horn Hotel on May 12, 2024 start from $187.92, excluding 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.

Does French Horn Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at French Horn Hotel.

Does French Horn Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at French Horn Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at French Horn Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Genting Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at French Horn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at French Horn Hotel?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does French Horn Hotel have a pool?

French Horn Hotel does not have a pool.

Does French Horn Hotel have a restaurant?

French Horn Hotel is home to Restaurant, which features garden views.

Does French Horn Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is French Horn Hotel to downtown Reading?

French Horn Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Sonning.

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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