The French Horn
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The French Horn
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Play Hatch Road, Eye and Dunsden, RG4 6TN, United Kingdom
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When you stay at French Horn Hotel in Reading, you'll be on a river, a 1-minute drive from Thames River and 7 minutes from University of Reading. This upscale inn is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from LEGOLAND® Windsor and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Lapland UK.Show More
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4.3/5Cleanliness: 4.3
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Amenities
Golf CoursePrivate ParkingFreeBarRestaurantMeeting RoomWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Farnborough Airport
(31.1 km)
Train: Reading Train Station
(5.5 km)
Landmarks: Forbury Gardens Public Park
(4.1 km)
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Superior Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
River View
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Garden View
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Guest Reviews(14)
4.3/5
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.3
- Service4.3
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Guests commend the establishment for its exceptional service, cleanliness, and prime riverfront location, highlighting the friendly staff, quality food, and spotless rooms.
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Mihail
December 17, 2023
Very friendly welcome and the traditional architecture is amazing. Great chef as well. We loved the lobster and the foie gras.
Martyn
December 15, 2023
Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff, very comfy bed, very clean, make sure you turn on the shower 5-10 mins before you want one, hot water takes ages and no glasses/ Tumblers.
Jane
August 4, 2023
Very welcoming team of caring professionals. Fabulous food and ambiance. Certainly will return.
Valerie
July 30, 2023
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting by the river. Amazing food in the restaurant. Plenty of choices for food options nearby. Attentive and friendly staff
Stuart
July 8, 2023
We enjoyed our stay at the French horn. It has old work charm and the staff are excellent, friendly without being in your face. The feel of the place is lovely and right on the river. A sympathetic make over would be beneficial building on the charm and character of the place. The rooms were spotless, comfortable and spacious.
I cannot rate the staff too highly they were excellent.
The food is very good although expensive and the silver service faultless.
The only real downside is the road alongside the property but we were not disturbed by it and was quiet at night.
Overall I will stay sgain
Guest User
August 7, 2023
Very friendly helpful staff here. Stayed in cottage which was comfortable and spacious, loved it! Only suggestion is bathroom dated and old shower in bath needs updating to walk in shower. It’s a bit dangerous to climb in bath for shower for elderly guests. However we really enjoyed our stay and will return. Stunning views.
Guest User
August 6, 2023
A bit disappointing. We live locally and have been at the French Horn 4-5 times over recent years and always considered it expensive but top class, something a bit special for a celebratory meal. Last Friday was a disappointment. On arrival we started with drinks outside and were seated at a table with a tablecloth that was a bit dirty and had no flowers/candles etc. The meal was quite tasty but poorly presented. The lobster thermidor came as a lobster, nothing else with it. No garnish, salad, sauces etc. My wife's 'Dublin Bay Prawns' looked like something bought from a supermarket and deep fried. Nothing else came with them, zero presentation. Just crumb batter coated prawns dumped on a plate. My sister's steak was good, and reasonably well presented, but again nowhere near ''top notch' presentation. For the over £500 we paid it was exceptionally poor value. We have eaten much better at two restaurants less than 200m down the road. Also, it was Friday evening and the place was fairly empty. I'm guessing that clients have seen this drop in quality and are staying away. I cannot see us coming back for a long time.
steven
December 6, 2022
Well my stay started off very promising, hotel reception called in advance of my check-in to see if I wanted dinner (always nice to get this call), on my arrival was informed I had been upgraded to a junior suite (again nice). I was shown to my room, it was very cold but I can live with that as I had only booked a few hours before arriving and wouldn't expect them to heat an empty room. I slept reasonably well but when I awoke early to shower & shave I was greeted with only cold water, It's an old building I thought so lets just let the water run a little..5 minutes still ice cold water..10 minutes again still ice cold this made for a very bad start to the day. I went to check out as I had already lost 15 minutes to my day by faffing about with the water I wanted to get going ASAP. I mentioned that there had been no hot water and was amazed at the response I got "well it is an old building" I will spare you the rest of this short conversation. My advice is do not stay here if you need to have a shower that is not ice cold!!!
Nick
June 13, 2022
Stunning location. Great service. Quiet rooms with great views. In the morning, just walk down the beautiful lawn, jump in the river and go for a swim.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:30–22:30
Check-out: 07:00–11:30
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:30
Child Policies
Children cannot stay at this hotel.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Health Protected
Quite Clean
- 4.3/5
Health & safety measures
- Thermometers available
Cleaning & disinfecting
- Rooms are disinfected between stays
Property Description
- Opened: 1880
- Number of Rooms: 21
When you stay at French Horn Hotel in Reading, you'll be on a river, a 1-minute drive from Thames River and 7 minutes from University of Reading. This upscale inn is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from LEGOLAND® Windsor and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Lapland UK.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab a bite to eat at the Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab a bite to eat at the Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Services & Amenities
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Golf Course
Private ParkingFree
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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