The French Horn is a riverside hotel featuring spacious rooms with air conditioning, safes and flat-screen TVs. There is free private parking and beautiful views of the river Thames. The French Horn restaurant serves a fine menu of classic dishes made from local, seasonal produce. Room service breakfast is available at the property. There is easy access to Reading and Heathrow Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Reading
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is stunning. Situated on a bend of the Thames, our room had access to a balcony with wonderful views over the hotel gardens and the river. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. We ate in the restaurant one evening to...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely setting. Full of old world charm Carpeted dining which means a much nicer dining environment for people with hearing problems
  • J
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, extremely helpful staff. Fabulous room overlooking river, drinks on terrace. Wonderful!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The French Horn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian

Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

The French Horn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Diners Club American Express Cash The French Horn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note the restaurant does not open for breakfast and only a room service breakfast is available.

Please note check in after 22:30 is not possible.

Please inform The French Horn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The French Horn

  • The prices at The French Horn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The French Horn is 2.6 miles from the center of Reading. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The French Horn is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Room options at The French Horn include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The French Horn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The French Horn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant