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 (9.6)

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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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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
  • Karen
    Singapore Singapore
    I love the location - on the river and connected to the top restaurant in Berkshire! The two story aspect was nice cause had river view. LOVED the breakfast delivered to the room! And they made me gluten free toast!
  • Marty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The views were exceptional! Such a beautiful location! The views of the river from the bedroom was incredible. The property itself was a gorgeous 200 year old building with a perfect terrace to drink and dine on. Every single member of staff was...
  • Leanne
    Jersey Jersey
    There is everything to love about this property! The staff are extremely welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The property itself has an amazing character and charm, overlooking the beautiful lakes, the grounds are beautiful and...
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very spacious and beautifully clean (although there were a couple of marks on the bath where it had clearly not been completely wiped down, but they were tiny). The chap who met me on arrival and the lady at reception when I left were...
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location & character. View of the river & lovely grounds.
  • J
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, extremely helpful staff. Fabulous room overlooking river, drinks on terrace. Wonderful!
  • Matt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's rare to find in this corner of England these days, where so many old hotels have been given anodyne, cookie cutter makeovers (all the latest design trends but totally souless and uncomfortable such as The Great House over the bridge or The...
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cosy friendly atmosphere and I had the most lovely room

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, 8.4

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

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroSoloCash

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

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

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

  • 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

  • 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.