Nestled by the river, French Horn Hotel offers a serene escape with a charming garden and inviting terrace. Guests can unwind in the lobby near the cozy fireplace or take advantage of dry cleaning services and meeting rooms.
French Horn Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Nirvana Spa. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner, and offers garden views. This Victorian inn also features a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1880
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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
Does French Horn Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, French Horn Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at French Horn Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at French Horn Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at French Horn Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at French Horn Hotel?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at French Horn Hotel and nearby?
French Horn Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near French Horn Hotel?
Yes, Restaurant offers garden views.
What's the area around French Horn Hotel like?
French Horn Hotel is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Thames River and 2 minutes' walk from Mill at Sonning.
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French Horn Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Food
River
Ambience
Shower
Service staff
Reviews
10/10
Excellent restaurant
Ranjit
1-night trip
10/10
A lovely location for a romantic getaway. Olde worlde charm and character in a beautiful setting by the Thames.
Andrew
1-night trip
8/10
Location
Elizabeth
1-night trip
10/10
Old style charm. Magnificent staff
Paul
1-night trip
10/10
Very friendly welcome and the traditional architecture is amazing. Great chef as well. We loved the lobster and the foie gras.
Mihail
1-night trip
10/10
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
Valerie
2-night trip
10/10
The hotel was beautiful, the breakfast was amazing but most of all the staff were the nicest hotel staff I have ever known, the most polite and friendly people and made us feel so comfortable .. thank you so much! Kelly & Rosie
Kelly
1-night trip
10/10
Quirky hotel in the most beautiful location overlooking the Thames. From start to finish our stay was amazing.
With my husband being a chef we did not book a table in the restaurant, but when Chateau Briande was on the menu a table was quickly requested. The service and food was impeccable, as was breakfast served in the room the next morning.
Cannot wait to return again
susan
1-night trip
10/10
Loved the roasting ducks in the fireplace and the snugs. Staff were truly excellent.. breakfast vv good . Spotlessly clean room and comfy bed .
Dining area could with remoderising and staff wear more casual clothes rather than dark suits. . Having said that the guests eating there seemed to like that atmosphere
Gill
1-night trip
10/10
Luke
1-night trip
6/10
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.
Martyn
2-night trip
8/10
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
Stuart
1-night trip
4/10
Well my stay started off very promising, hotel reception called in advance of my check-in to see if I wanted dinner (always nice to get this call), on my arrival was informed I had been upgraded to a junior suite (again nice). I was shown to my room, it was very cold but I can live with that as I had only booked a few hours before arriving and wouldn't expect them to heat an empty room. I slept reasonably well but when I awoke early to shower & shave I was greeted with only cold water, It's an old building I thought so lets just let the water run a little..5 minutes still ice cold water..10 minutes again still ice cold this made for a very bad start to the day. I went to check out as I had already lost 15 minutes to my day by faffing about with the water I wanted to get going ASAP. I mentioned that there had been no hot water and was amazed at the response I got "well it is an old building" I will spare you the rest of this short conversation. My advice is do not stay here if you need to have a shower that is not ice cold!!!
steven
1-night trip
6/10
Victoria Louise
1-night trip
10/10
John
2-night trip
10/10
David
1-night trip
10/10
Andrew
1-night trip
8/10
Nicholas
1-night trip
10/10
Very welcoming team of caring professionals. Fabulous food and ambiance. Certainly will return.
Jane
1-night trip
10/10
Rehan
1-night trip
10/10
Helen
1-night trip
10/10
Richard
1-night trip
10/10
Steven
1-night trip
10/10
Darran
1-night trip
10/10
Stunning location. Great service. Quiet rooms with great views. In the morning, just walk down the beautiful lawn, jump in the river and go for a swim.