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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Reading hotel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Thames Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UT
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mill at Sonning
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Microsoft UK Headquarters
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Casual Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Casual Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Casual Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Casual Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Cosy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Biggy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Biggy Riverside Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Biggy Riverside Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Clocktower Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Clocktower Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Clocktower Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Clocktower Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Coach House Apartment Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Coach House Apartment Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Comfy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casual Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Casual Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

On river.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Thames River and Thames Path. Also, Mill at Sonning is within half a mile (1 km) and Microsoft UK Headquarters is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mill at Sonning - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • David Lloyd Leisure - 11 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University of Reading - 13 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 14 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Wargrave Station - 6 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cozze - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jalpari of Woodley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kowloon Cafe 九龍冰室 - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Reading hotel
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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • 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 safes. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property 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: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire to the airport?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire is 25.2 mi (49-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

As of Apr 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire on Apr 26, 2026 start from $126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire have a pool?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire does not have a pool.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire have a restaurant?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire is home to Coppa Club, which features Mediterranean cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire to downtown Reading?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire is 0.6 mi away from Sonning.

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 849 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Munna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for The Mill theatre. Clean and friendly but expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Worcester Park

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight for a wedding near by. A lovely welcome from the receptionist. Easy check in and a fantastic room. The room was clean, tidy and well decorated with lots of retro items. A well stocked hamper for those that are tempted with treats. The breakfast was delicious, I tried the full breakfast on a skillet with fresh orange juice and a filter coffee. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room/bathroom. Lovely staff. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEIRA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is situated in a lovely small town and in my opinion it is the central hub of the area. This hotel had everything and would be perfect for a weekend staycation. The restaurant and bar attached had amazing food, seating and atmosphere. You could spend the entire day on the property enjoying the place and amenities. Our room was small but immaculately decorated. I highly recommend this stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
We stayed in the family suite, the radiators didn’t work so the room was freezing. The room was also next to the lift and the cleaners cupboard. Late at night people were using the lift which vibrated the room and then the cleaners were loud in the morning. When checking out the receptionist wasn’t even interested!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, staff friendly, room lovely & breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent. Decor was nice but one over done. I did not feel I was staying in a hotel. The shower room was bright with a frosted window giving natural daylight. My room had a fridge and snacks available in the room. I needed a few more blankets and I was easily accommodated. The staff were lovely and obliging. I truly wish I had more time to spend here and explore. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nevin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

camilla

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
room was fine no 70 - was a bit close to the lift and lots of coming and going noises but was ok for a short stay room was very good size and nice elements like coffee machine / fridge and hamper bathroom nice and warm and shower great and hot restaurant is fine - food good bar staff very good floor staff ok - nice people but not very attentive lots of time waiting to be served and never checking once food served to see if need anything or another drink .. so in end you don't bother ordering anything else . so its pleasant but not made to feel special and at both breakfast and dinner no one came to clear my plate for at least 15 minutes the cappuccino made for me was delicious and the corn and courgette fritter was superb and nice to have something more interesting on the breakfast menu the caffetiere of coffee was disappointing and quite weak
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, but overly expensive for what it was, dated bedroom interiors, floor tiles missing grout in bathroom, stains on bedroom carpet, shower more of a drizzle than a waterfall. Poorly laid out room, obv designed by someone who does not use the room. For instance, one relaxing chair in a double room where there was a lot of space for two chairs, or a small sofa. Very noisy selfish guests returning to rooms in the early hours, A sign up asking people to consider sleepers after hours might have helped. Restaurant cold with atrocious "music" and very slow service. If you have events on - hire extra staff to cope. Not at all relaxing. Will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
All great but on a number of occasions now the wait for breakfast has been ridiculous - up to 30 mins for eggs on toast. Our business frequently uses this hotel for team bookings and our days are often running late or having to move agendas around because of how long breakfast takes - or people are having to go without because they have to leave. You're becoming famous for this issue, please sort it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All staff were outstanding, everyone was extremely friendly kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this property. The rooms are massive, well appointed, and adorable. Heated towel rack - 2 sets of cookies and coffees/teas - seating area (even in the lowest priced room) .. I stay in a lot of hotels (200 a year) and this has to be one of my all time favourites. So much character - front desk staff wonderful ! Adorable in every way
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025