French Horn Hotel

Victorian inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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October 2025

November 2025

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.

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Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Room service
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Tomorrow

Oct 24 - Oct 25

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room (1 Double Bed)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

River view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

1 bedroom
River view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Separate bedroom

River view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

About the area

Located in Reading, French Horn Hotel is in a rural area and on a river. LEGOLAND® Windsor and Predator Assault, Laser Combat are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Oracle and John Lewis Reading. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ascot Racecourse or Madejski Stadium.

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

What's nearby

Mill at Sonning - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Microsoft UK Headquarters - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
University of Reading - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Oracle - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
Royal Berkshire Hospital - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

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 reception 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/bellboy

Room features

All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.

Other amenities include:

Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

RM188 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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 lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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 provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

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 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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 any lifts

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?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is French Horn Hotel located?

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

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