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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Reading hotel

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Property grounds
Lounge
Clocktower Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
Meeting facility
Clocktower Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Casual Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Casual Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Cosy Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Comfy Double Room

  • 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Biggy Double Room

  • 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

  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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

  • 430 sq ft
  • 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

  • 431 sq ft
  • 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

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

  • Mill at Sonning - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Reading - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Oracle - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

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

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.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: 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 business center
  • 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
  • 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

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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, debit cards, and cash.

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 May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire on Jun 9, 2025 start from $178.81, excluding 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 every day 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. 503 out of 767 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 767 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 767 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 767 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 767 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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

VIRGINIA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately I left my electric toothbrush in the bathroom in full view on sink surface but unfortunately has not been found very strange!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Brilliant stay in lovely location perfect for visit to theatre at Sonning mill
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melvin

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

River Front Hotel

Stayed for a party at the hotel. Lovely location on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the hotel room. It was a decent temperature. Bathroom was good with a nice powerful shower. Carpet dirty in places…. Not always practical. Coffee and tea on offer which is nice. We ate dinner at the restaurant and my husband did not like the flank steak and frozen baked fries. Overpriced for what was served. My fish and chips were better and I liked the option to have batter or no batter.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025