Hotels in Windsor

Sir Christopher Wren's House Hotel

(four stars)

A real gem, for many people this is the best hotel in the centre of Windsor. The Sir Christopher Wren is right next to Eton bridge in the heart of Windsor and dates back to the 1600s. It was designed and built as the family home of Sir Christopher Wren, the famous architect of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The Sir Christopher Wren's House Hotel is now a top class Windsor accommodation destination. The standard of rooms and service is very high and in our experience the staff are lovely. The excellent Strok's restaurant is attached to the hotel and features a lovely riverside terrace. If you are looking for a really good hotel in Windsor right next to the river Thames then the Sir Christopher Wren's House may well be the choice for you.

Ye Harte & Garter Hotel

(four stars)

The Harte and Garter is on the High Street in the centre of town. In fact you cannot get closer to the Castle without actually going inside. The location makes this hotel very sought after, as do the luxury rooms with great views from the top floors into the castle itself. This Windsor hotel sits on a site with a long history of providing hospitality. Next time you read Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, you will notice a reference to the 'Garter Inn'. The Harte & Garter stands on the very same spot where the old inn which Shakespeare mentioned once stood. Recently modernised inside it now stands as one of Windsor's hippest luxury places to stay.

The Castle Hotel

(four stars)

The Mercure Castle Hotel sits on the High Street, close to the entrance to Windsor Castle and is for many people the first choice when it comes to Windsor accommodation. One of the real luxury hotels in Windsor, The Castle Hotel boasts more than 100 en-suite bedrooms; all equipped with satellite tv, internet connections hairdryers and tea & coffee making facilities. The prices to stay in the Castle can be surprisingly reasonable. If you would like to book a Windsor hotel that is stylish and central, the Castle Hotel comes highly recommended.

Cliveden House

(five stars)

Cliveden is an absolutely stunning former country home of the Astor dynasty. The infamous Profumo affair was played out here in the 1960s and staying here recreates the luxurious opulence of days gone by. Celebrity guests often stay at this excellent hotel which has a world class restaurant. Cliveden is positioned in 375 acres of beautifully managed National Trust land on a ridge high above the Thames, affording spectacular views from the terrace. Cliveden House is 9 miles from Windsor town centre. A great house and a great place to stay.

The Christopher Hotel

(three stars)

The Christopher on Eton High Street, just a 2 minute walk from Windsor Castle is another very charming old building, with with an excellent restaurant and reputation for first class service. We particularly like the atmosphere of their oak-paneled bar. It has become a favourite meeting place when friends are in town.

The Manor Hotel (Datchet)

(four stars)

The Manor is in the neighbouring village of Datchet, just a mile downstream from Windsor and easily accessible. Located right on the village green and moments from the side of the River Thames this luxury hideaway now features new rooms designed with Phillippe Starck bathrooms, Farrow and Ball wallpapers and Porta Romana materials, creating a very chic look and feel.

Royal Berkshire Ramada Plaza

(four stars)
The Royal Berkshire Hotel is a lovely 18th-century red brick Queen Anne mansion set in 15 acres of landscaped grounds. The Royal Berkshire is a lovely hotel for the more discerning visitor. This hotel is in Ascot, about five miles from Windsor. The drive between the two takes you through the beautiful landscape of Windsor Great Park.

The Royal Adelaide Hotel

(four stars)
Named after one of England's favourite Queens, this hotel is on King's Street, very close to the Great Park and only a few minutes walk from the town centre, sits in a quiet and charming corner of Windsor's famous 'golden triangle' where all the nicest houses are to be found. The hotel is noted for its fine Georgian frontage. The Royal Adelaide Hotel is one of my personal favorites. Inside the furnishing is refined and genteel. Unlike some other hotels in older buildings, you will find the Royal Adelaide has decent sized rooms. This is where I personally arrange for my own visitors to stay when they come to Windsor.

Beaumont House

(four stars)
3 miles from Windsor town centre, Beaumont House near Old Windsor is a conference centre style hotel with 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. A good choice for weddings with its lovely authentic Georgian frontage.

Oakley Court Hotel

(four stars)
A truly spectacular mock-gothic victorian mansion, built by the river in the 1850s. Oakley Court was used in many 'Hammer House of Horror' films in the 1960s. This hotel is about three miles upstream from Windsor town centre. Oakley Court boasts a well equipped gym and a small but enjoyable golf course. A real delight in summer is the riverside garden and the fact that they hire out boats to residents. So next time you want to stay in a Windsor Hotel, imagine coming here and then taking your own private launch downstream past the racecourse and mooring up in the middle of Windsor's entertainment district. Oakley Court Hotel also boast a pool, spa, gym and excellent restaurant. A great choice if you want a bit of privacy.

Burnham Beeches Hotel

(four stars)
Burnham Beeches Hotel was built in 1727. There are 10 acres of beautiful gardens and manicured lawns. The accommodation had more than £1.5 million pounds spent on refurbishments and now looks stunning. It is four and a half miles from Windsor Town Centre and is also a great location for exploring the delights of Burnham Beeches, the last remnants of a vast beech forest that once covered almost the entire county and one of the finest woodlands anywhere in the country. The new Executive Bedrooms and Suites at the Burnham Beeches Hotel are all designed and furnished by Laura Ashley.

Savill Court

(four stars)
Savill Court hotel is a Jacobean style mansion set in 22 acres of secluded parkland close to Windsor Great Park and about 10 minutes drive in to Windsor town. An excellent accommodation choice if you want to go walking in the great park. Savill Court really is one of the prettiest Windsor hotels. We strongly recommend it in Autumn when long walks in the royal deer park are a total delight for the senses.

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