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The Great House At Sonning – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
Thames St., Sonning-on-Thames RG4 6UT, England
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The Great House At Sonning
3.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
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Essex
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“When can I come back!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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Have just returned from this beautiful hotel. We booked an executive room as it was a special occasion and were not disappointed. The room was very big and had every facility we could have asked for. We also visited The Mill at Sonning which is just a stroll away-just as well with the snow! Breakfast was very tasty and the staff lovely. Will definately return

Room Tip: Executive room in new block was spacious and very comfortable
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rochester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“disappointing”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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Reception was friendly and welcoming, room very dated and shabby and in need of decoration.
quality of cleanliness very poor.

Room very hot then durning the night freezing.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Worcestershire
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Enjoyable Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011
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Stayed here for 2 nights in April 2011as we were visiting the Mill At Sonning Dinner
Theatre.Really enjoyed the stay.Nice room,good breakfast,good price as we obtained
a special deal because we booked theatre tickets.It's in a lovely spot overlooking the
River Thames.Would have no hesitation in stopping here again in the future.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Great food but a bit souless”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

The room we were assigned was massive and pleasantly decorated. It was spotlessly clean but lacked any character, which was a shame. Breakfast was very good and the evening meal was well presented and very tasty - couldn't fault it.. I can't see how the other reviews slated the food - our experience was excellent.

The bar area is like a doctors waiting room - so we went to the Bull which is just through the cemetery opposite and oozes atmosphere and character.

Saturday morning was woken up at 8 by the gardener strimming the bank to the side of the hotel, this continued for about 3 hours. I realise this has to be done, but really not on a Saturday or at 8 in the morning.

I probably would stay there again if the Bull was full as it was on this particular weekend.

Room Tip: If you want a large room stay in the clock tower - the modern part of the building
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Defintely wanting”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

A poor experience - anonymous room with furniture that appeared to have shrunk, so it no longer filled the space; two near empty pillows; blankets not duvets; early morning grass cutting outside the window; a maze challenge to find breakfast, badly tuned tv.

On my blacklist which is a pity as the Mill was great.

Room Tip: stay elsewhere
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Thames St., Sonning-on-Thames RG4 6UT, England
Price range (per night):* INR6,263 - 12,526

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