The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire, Reading ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Thames Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG4 6UT

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Riverside King Room

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

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Cozy Double Room

Max:

2 persons

11 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Reading 2.8 mi

Airports

London Heathrow (LHR) 24.3 mi

London City (LCY) 46.2 mi

Train

Reading Station 2.9 mi

Bus

Bus stop1000 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The Clock Tower Suite was unexpectedly spacious, providing a warm and incredibly comfortable atmosphere that made our stay unforgettable.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“Breakfast was freshly cooked to order and offered a great variety of delicious choices; it was truly a highlight of our morning.” view full review

Fab Shower Experience

“The shower room had excellent pressure and modern decor, making for a refreshing and relaxing bathing experience.” view full review

Cozy Lounge Space

“The sofa in the suite was incredibly comfortable, providing the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a movie on the large TV.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Elevator
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Cycling
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Shower cabin
Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Thames Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG4 6UT

Map view

street view

Thames Street, Reading, United Kingdom, RG4 6UT

City landmarks

Caversham Lakes

1.1 mi

Garden

Harris Garden

1.5 mi

Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake

1.5 mi

Museums

Museum of Berkshire Aviation

2.1 mi

Nature reserve

Loddon Nature Reserve

1.8 mi

Shiplake Row

Holmwood

1.7 mi

Reading RG6 1LF

Palmer Park

1.9 mi

Parks

Dinton Pastures Country Park

3.0 mi

200 Caversham Park Rd

Clayfield Copse & Blackhouse Wood

2.0 mi

Museums

The Museum of Reading

2.8 mi

Parks

Forbury Gardens

2.7 mi

Museums

The Museum of English Rural Life

2.7 mi

South Lake

2.2 mi

92 Napier Rd

King's Meadow

2.3 mi

Museums

Reading Abbey Ruins

2.6 mi

The Oracle Shopping Centre

Reading Trian

2.8 mi

8 Church Rd

Sol Joel Park

2.3 mi

University

University of Reading

2.7 mi

George Street George Street

Christchurch Meadows

2.4 mi

Church

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

2.3 mi

Abbots Walk St James Presbytery

St. James & St. William of York Church

2.6 mi

Museums

Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock

2.3 mi

Museums

Cole Museum of Zoology

2.7 mi

London Road Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum

2.6 mi

Art object

Statue of Queen Victoria

2.8 mi

6 Abbey Street

Chestnut Walk

2.7 mi

Whiteknights Lake

2.5 mi

Peppard Road

Balmore Walk

2.5 mi

Nearby

Church

St Andrew's Church

600 ft

The Mill at Sonning

800 ft

Restaurants

Coppa Club

2300 ft

Restaurant

The Bull Inn Restaurant

600 ft

High Street

The French Horn

1200 ft

Playhatch Road B478

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

9.0

Location

8.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.0

Sharon

United States of America, April 2023

8.4/10

Staying at this hotel was an absolute delight. The rooms were incredibly finished in a charming brick-wood style with some lovely touches like fresh milk and sweets, but we had a bit of trouble opening the window due to the heat. The service was excellent, with staff going above and beyond to assist us. The location right by the river was ideal for a peaceful and beautiful stay. Dining was a good experience with a focus on quality, although it could have been hotter. The facilities were top-notch, making our stay even more enjoyable.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were beautifully finished in brick-wood, with fresh milk and sweets provided, but we couldn't open the window due to the heat.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with the staff going above and beyond to help us, showing delightful helpfulness and friendliness.

Location

8.0

The location by the river was stunning, offering a peaceful and pretty setting, although it lacked enough entertainment options.

Dining

7.0

Dining at the hotel was good quality, although it could have been hotter and lacked a bit of variety.