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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Property grounds
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; Mediterranean cuisine, garden views
Clocktower Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Thames Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UT
  • Mill at Sonning
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Reading
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oracle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Casual Twin Room

Casual Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Casual Double Room

Casual Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfy Double Room

Comfy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casual Family Room

Casual Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Biggy Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Biggy Riverside Double Room

Biggy Riverside Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Clocktower Family Suite

Clocktower Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Clocktower Suite

Clocktower Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Coach House Apartment Suite

Coach House Apartment Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Reading

At The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire you'll be within steps of Thames River and Thames Path. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Coppa Club, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Reading hotel include LEGOLAND® Windsor and Nirvana Spa.

What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Reading - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Oracle - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Reading Twyford Station - 5 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caversham Lakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Want Want Chinese Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jalpari of Woodley - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

Riverfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offers 49 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Coppa Club

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per stay.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per stay

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
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Great House Sonning Hotel
Great House Sonning Hotel Reading
Great House Sonning Reading
Sonning Great House
The Great House at Sonning
The Great House Sonning Berkshire
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Hotel
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reading
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Yep, The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

No, The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 774 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel reception were very friendly. Our room was very large and had everything we could need. And the surrounding area is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Stone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

MISS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed on this occasion

Have stayed several times before and couldn’t fault. However, we were unable to sleep on this occasion due to constant noise that seemed to be coming from every direction. Would not recommend room no 4. Also, we are skipping the shower as didn’t pack a shower cap as thought one would be provided 😞
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful and the rooms were very comfortable. Thanks for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time I have stayed here it’s a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely overnight stay

Beautiful hotel We stayed in ‘biggy, riverside view room. Lovely room with fabulous bathroom. Really nice toiletries. Ate dinner in restaurant, lots of choice and good value. Very friendly staff All in all an excellent stay. We would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So good actually going back again this week for no other reason than we love the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Owen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location on the river. Room was clean and pretty quiet. Bar/restaurant was nice to visit for an evening drink and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic and, and a very comfortable hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

K

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

food location, comfortable room

Well appointed, comfortable and quiet room with easy parking. Dinner not worth the money, adequate but nothing special. Service was very good but the management policy of not returning left policy after six months is petty - I left my iphone charger behind on my last stay, called on return home and was told the charger would be retained for my next visit - seems that despite the efforts of the staff to retuen my policy this was stopped due to a management edict citing six months. Very petty and left a sour taste.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay overall, modern and clean with nice facilities. Our room faced the road, which was a bit noisy but nothing a pair a good earplugs can't resolve. Lovely picturesque village and good restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel in a lovely setting by the Thames…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025