Castle Hotel Windsor

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Stay in central Windsor at the Castle Hotel Windsor

Make sure your time in Windsor is really well spent with a stay at the Castle Hotel Windsor – voted one of the top hotels in Windsor by TripAdvisor traveller feedback. This historic, boutique hotel sits magnificently in the town centre, opposite Windsor Guildhall and just a few minutes’ walk from Windsor Castle. The history of the hotel and unique touches permeate every corner, yet the bedrooms are stylishly decorated with all the comforts you would expect to make you feel totally at home whether you stay to experience Windsor or are visiting on business. Comfy beds, Nespresso machines for freshly brewed coffee in the morning and the finest Egyptian cotton bedsheets, enjoy a restful night’s sleep.

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The Castle Hotel Windsor is currently undergoing an exciting £9.5 million transformation

Sutton Hotel Collection is investing £9.5 million in the refurbishment of the Castle Hotel Windsor, to be completed later this year. The Main House and Mews bedrooms are now completed. Our new rooms combine rich colours and soft textures. Thoughtful, updated amenities such as Roberts radios and in-room coffee machines will add to the experience.

The multi-phase transformation led by interior designers including 3DReid began in November 2025 and on completion will see a full refresh of all 108 bedrooms.

A significant aspect of the investment includes the team which will be increased and developed to deliver an enhanced guest service.

The programme will run throughout 2026 with completion scheduled towards the end of 2026.

Dining at the Castle Hotel Windsor

Penningtons, a British brasserie, has arrived in Windsor. Our new restaurant and bar concept, part of the multi-million-pound refurbishment, focuses on warm hospitality, seasonal menus, British staples and a dessert trolley with a touch of theatre. Find out more here.

History of the Castle Hotel Windsor

The Castle Hotel Windsor began life in 1528 as The Mermaid Inn – humbly brewing beer and cider for the people of Windsor. However, in the 1700s the innkeeper Richard Martin was awarded the first of the hotel’s eight Royal Warrants – to provide horses and carriages for the royal household – and the hotel grew to become one of the grandest hotels in town. By the 19th century, the Castle Hotel was unrivalled as the finest place to stay in Windsor and even the Duke of Wellington stepped in to dine after his victory over Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo.

Enjoy a warm welcome at the Castle Hotel Windsor

It is the small details that matter and, at the Castle Hotel Windsor, our team will make your welcome very warm, deliver authentic hospitality, advise you on the best places to see and go and bid you a fond farewell when you leave.

Part of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Concierge Scheme.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 108

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Classic	£125.00 per room per night (room only)
Deluxe bedroom	£175.00 per room per night (room only)
Suite (Adult/Family room)	£235.00 per room per night (room only)
Superior (Adult/Family room)

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Bedrooms
Disabled Parking
Disabled persons toilet
Lift
Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

Additional Meal Details - Restaurant bar and lounge service
Banqueting
Bar
Bar meals
Cater for vegetarians
Meals served all day
Restaurant
Room Service
Serve breakfast
Serve evening meal - Daily last orders at 9.45pm
Serve lunch
Special diets catered for

Children & Infants

Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
Children's play area - Adjacent to public park and playground
Cot
Facilities for children - Cots, Children's Menu
Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Food/bottle warming available
Highchair

Establishment Features

24 hr return laundry service - Monday to Thursday
Accept coach parties - Pre-booked
Air-conditioning throughout - Comfort air cooling/heating system
Available for wedding receptions
Business facilities - Broadband point in all rooms
Central heating throughout
Children aged 12yrs+ welcome
Children aged 5+yrs welcome
Conference facilities - 10 meeting rooms. Main meeting room up to 400 theatre style
Dogs welcome - When booked in advance in a designated pet-friendly bedroom. Charge is £30 per dog per night and guests to book online or call in advance.
Event venue
Garden/patio for guests' use
Interconnecting Rooms
Ironing facilities - In all bedrooms
Licensed for civil marriages
Licensed for weddings & ceremonies
Lift - Within house only
Night porter
Open Christmas
Open Fire
Open New Year
Pets accepted
Pets welcome
Pre-school children welcome (0-4yrs)
Separate guests' lounge
Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - Afrikaans, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, French, Flemish, Danish, Japanese
Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
Wireless Internet Access - Throughout the hotel including bedrooms.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans spoken
Danish spoken
Flemish spoken
French spoken
German spoken
Italian spoken
Japanese spoken
Portuguese spoken
Spanish spoken

Leisure Facilities

Access to golf course - 5 miles - excellent course
Attraction package(s) available - The Castle Hotel Windsor has partnered with Windsor Carriages to offer guests an exclusive carriage ride through The Great Park. We also off a Discover Royal Windsor break which includes tickets to Windsor Castle and an Explore and Stay package that includes tickets to The Savill Garden with a bus tour
Bar
Cycle Hire - Available to hire on site
Eating Out Within Walking Distance
Fitness facilities close by - 10 minutes' walk with a discounted day pass for guests
Golf Course close by - 5 miles, excellent courses

Parking & Transport

Car parking - Over 100 spaces
Electric Vehicle Charging Point
Green Transport
On site parking - Chargeable at £30 per car per day for hotel residents.
Railway station within 5 miles
Railway station within walking distance - Windsor & Eton Central and Windsor & Eton Riverside stations.

Payment Methods

American Express accepted
Apple Pay accepted
BACS Accepted
Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
Euros accepted
Groups Accepted
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
Special group rates
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre
Non smoking establishment
Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Originally a Georgian coaching house.

Room / Unit Features

Air conditioning in all rooms
All rooms non-smoking
Baths some rooms
Broadband - In all rooms, WiFi throughout body of hotel.
Colour television in all bedrooms
DVD Player in all bedrooms
Four poster beds available
Ground floor bedrooms available
Ground Floor Room(s)
Hairdryer in all bedrooms
Internet access all rooms - Complimentary Wi-Fi available in all bedrooms and public areas
Ironing facilities in most rooms
King sized bed some rooms
Mini bar some rooms - Complimentary still and sparkling water on arrival
Modem point in all bedrooms - Broadband fixed access point.
Non smoking rooms available
Queen sized beds some rooms
Radio in all bedrooms
Safe all rooms
Showers all rooms
Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
Telephone in all bedrooms
Trouser press all rooms

Specialist Features

Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
Marketed as gay friendly
Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - Gold Green Tourism award winners and Green Meeting Gold award winners
Marketed to any other specialist market - Asian/ethnic functions - Weddings
Short breaks available
Special provisions for cyclists - Cycle storage (up to 6 bikes)
Special provisions for lone female travellers - Main building accommodation offered
Special provisions for walkers - Offer lunch packs

Travel & Trade

Commission/net rates apply
Wi-fi available

Special Offers

Book Christmas at Penningtons

Our festive lunch and dinner banquets provide the setting, the food and the hospitality.

Once you've chosen a date, we'll help shape the rest. Additional drinks and those extra details can all be arranged, allowing you to plan the celebration that's right for you and your group. Toast the season with bespoke cocktails in Penningtons bar, or sit down to a three-course menu in the restaurant.

Enjoy an intimate dinner in our private dining space.

Gather up to eight guests for a festive lunch or intimate celebration in The Manager’s Office – our private dining space. Enjoy seasonal British cooking by Head Chef Iain Ganson and plenty of time around the table.

Afternoon tea

Shopping for last-minute gifts needs a reward. Our festive afternoon tea is filled with treats you can’t say no to. Handmade cakes, patisserie and a strong brew make an occasion of its own. Enjoy the unhurried ceremony as a moment to pause and make sure your list is checked off.

The big day

Christmas Day should be spent around the table, not in the kitchen.

Join us for a leisurely Christmas Day Lunch where seasonal British flavours, thoughtful cooking and warm service come together for an afternoon that feels wonderfully unhurried. Traditional dishes that deserve to be savoured. Roast turkey as the main event and a plate piled high with all the seasonal trimmings. Finish off your meal with homemade mince pies, devoured even when you have no more room.

From your first glass to the final course, we'll take care of everything, leaving you free to enjoy what Christmas is really about: good food, familiar faces and time together.

Find out more about Christmas at Penningtons here.
Christmas 2026 and New Year Offers - redeem this special offer immediately
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Christmas, taken care of.

Your stay at the Castle Hotel.

Leave the cooking, hosting and planning behind this year and escape to the heart of Windsor.

Wake just moments from Windsor Castle. Wander the festive streets, browse independent boutiques and soak up the seasonal atmosphere. Then return to the Castle Hotel to unwind in newly refurbished bedrooms and savour the flavours of the season in Penningtons, our elegant yet welcoming new restaurant.

Everything is taken care of, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the season.

Two-night break £1,540 stay | Three-night break £2,100

Christmas Breaks in Win dsor | Castle Hotel

Private parties

Private party nights offer the flexibility to shape a Christmas celebration that feels entirely your own. Timings, entertainment, drinks packages, and finishing touches can all be tailored to suit your plans and budget. DJ entertainment can be arranged to keep the party going, with drinks packages available to pre-book, allowing hosts to relax while guests enjoy the evening.

Your private party package includes:

• Welcome glass of Prosecco
• Three course menu and tea/coffee and mince pies
• Half a bottle of wine each
• Private room hire

If you'd like to add drinks packages, entertainment, DJ or a few extra touches, just speak to the team. We'll help shape the celebration around your plans.

November from £65 per person

December from £63 per person

January from £60 per person

Christmas Breaks in Windsor | Castle Hotel

Shared casino party nights

Shared party nights arrive fully set and ready to go. Gather colleagues or friends, dress to impress, and step into an evening inspired by the glamour of casino nights and classic James Bond style. Everything is taken care of as soon as guests arrive. A glass of Prosecco sets the tone, followed by a festive three course menu, before the evening opens up with dancing, casino tables, and after-dinner entertainment.

Your evening includes:

• Welcome glass of Prosecco
• Three course festive meal
• Half a bottle of wine per person
• Two hours of fun casino tables and DJ until midnight

November

Friday 27th £69 per person

December

Saturday 12th £79 per person

Christmas Breaks in Windsor | Castle Hotel
Christmas 2026 and New Year Offers - redeem this special offer immediately
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TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

3163 reviews

Service
Value
Cleanliness
Location

Excellent
1747
Very Good
799
Average
377
Poor
154
Terrible
87

Recent Reviews:

Margaret H
Windsor, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Solo travel
Lovely stay
Monday, 14th September 2026
This newly renovated hotel is definitely worth a stay. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms comfortable and breakfast is excellent. Highly recommend. Read full review
574mingx
Fort Collins, Colorado
Disappointing Stay – Cleanliness and Air Quality Concerns
Tuesday, 15th September 2026
Our stay at the Castle Hotel in Windsor got off to a very concerning start. As we were checking in, I noticed hotel maids in the hallway stripping comforter covers. I was confused by what I was... Read full review
Ghen33
Jasper, Canada
Great hotel, great location
Friday, 18th September 2026
The Castle Hotel, Windsor is a fantastic place to stay. Centrally located, great breakfast, quiet rooms. The best feature was the staff. Always friendly and helpful. Read full review

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

By Car: From M4, junction 6, follow the brown tourist signs for Royal Castle. The Castle Hotel is situated in the High Street, on the left, opposite the Guildhall. To access the car park, put SL4 1ER in your sat nav to be taken to the back of the hotel.

By Train: 2 minutes walk from Windsor and Eton Riverside and Windsor and Eton Central Stations.

Public Transport Directions

From Windsor Central / Windsor - 0.3 miles From Windsor and Eton station. 0.5 miles from the Windsor and Eton Riverside Station - turn right and walk up the High Street about 300yds.

Gradings

4 AA Stars Hotel

Awards

Group Establishments - Part of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Concierge Service 2024
Regional and Miscellaneous - WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Regional and Miscellaneous - Green Tourism Award - Gold