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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

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

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Banquet hall
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; Mediterranean cuisine, garden views

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
  • Place, Mill at Sonning
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Reading
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Casual Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Casual Double Room

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

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Casual Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Casual Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Cosy Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Cosy Double Room

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

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

Biggy Double Room

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

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Biggy Riverside Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Biggy Riverside Double Room

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

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Clocktower Family Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Clocktower Family Suite

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

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

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

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

Comfy Double Room

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

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Casual Family Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Casual Family Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Reading

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire places you next to Thames River and Thames Path. This 49-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Lakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wee Waif - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Horse - Wee Waif - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
At The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a terrace. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include a banquet hall, a garden, and a picnic area.
34-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Free minibar items, coffee makers, and portable fans are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed 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

Are free cancellation options available at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

This hotel is located in Reading, just steps from Thames River and Thames Path, and within a short walk of Mill at Sonning. You'll also find Nirvana Spa and Thames Valley Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire feature a casino?

No, The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a minibar with some free items as well as a bar and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Are there hot tubs at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Coppa Club.

Will The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

The closest major airport to The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire is Farnborough (FAB), which is 25.2 mi away (49 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 24.4 mi away (35-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire.

Reviews

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 812 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lovely terrace for dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

8/10 Good

Lynsey

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

6/10 Okay

Panitsara, Providenciales

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Great House, great stay.

One night in the Clocktower suite. Very comfortable and super quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Everything was wonderful. The kids loved the cute kids beds so much!we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and setting for a 1-night business stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Nice location with a beautiful garden. Very overpriced and i would
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful setting and excellent accommodation. Dinner in the igloos sublime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had amazing time and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel couldn't fault it perfect 😀 definitely am coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, the hotel and the room was excellent. Everything was all very clean and the our room cleaned well everyday. The food in the restaurant was excellent. The service in the restaurant was not so good. I felt the staff didn't look around enough to see what was happening and when they were quieter, they weren't clearing tables. 12% service charge seems excessive when the service was below par. For both meals we had, we had to go to the bar to pay our bill, as we were unable to get the attention of a member of staff. We would definitely recommend the Mill for a show and meal. We literally turned up that day and amazingly they had some tickets.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great accommodation, clean, friendly receptionist and groundsman but some event staff let the side down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diana, Villanova

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location for a quiet stay. Very good food and service. If you want to stay the rooms are beautifully decorated and furnished. Super bathroom with walkin shower. Excellent parking facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location within walking distance of the Mill Theatre. Nice decor. Lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful spot! The hotel is lovely and I was particularly pleased with my upgrade to a river view room! I would highly recommend this to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025