The Castle Hotel Windsor, is stepping into an exciting new chapter. In partnership with leading architects 3DReid, the team is redefining this historic landmark with the same care that has defined it for generations.
Located just steps from Windsor Castle and overlooking the town’s elegant Georgian streets, the hotel has long been part of Windsor’s story. A place where royal pageantry, history, and hospitality meet. With 108 bedrooms, dedicated event space, and a characterful bar and restaurant, The Castle Hotel has welcomed travellers, locals, and dignitaries for over five centuries.
Inspired by its regal setting and storied heritage, the transformation blends the building’s historic architecture with a fresh sense of contemporary British style, embracing the modern spirit of Windsor today.
Design that tells a story
Every space within the hotel is being thoughtfully redefined to create moments of discovery. Irresistible fabrics, crafted furniture, and abstract art inspired by Windsor’s rich history bring warmth and character throughout.
Guest rooms are being refurbished as calm retreats from the bustle of the High Street, with luxurious bedding, layered textures and lighting that adapts to every mood. Each room carries subtle nods to Windsor’s heritage, from art celebrating our history to colours that echo the tones of castle stone and the surrounding countryside.
The library has been designed as a welcoming sanctuary where guests can sink into plump cushions, enjoy a book or simply take in the atmosphere. Elegant details and a curated sense of comfort create a setting that feels both timeless and alive.
A dining experience to savour
At the heart of the refurbishment lies a new dining concept that reinterprets British tradition for the modern guest. The restaurant and Tap Room-style bar will flow seamlessly, allowing guests to move between a leisurely lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and drinks indoors or on the garden terrace.
Menus will celebrate the best of seasonal British ingredients, combining familiar comforts with dishes crafted using locally sourced produce, a nod to Windsor’s market-town heritage.
The private dining room, once known as the Manager’s Office, is being refreshed to create an inviting setting for family celebrations or meetings with colleagues outside the boardroom. When not in use, its doors will remain open, allowing restaurant guests to enjoy the atmosphere of this beautifully redefined space.
Simple, honest food served with warmth and charm will define every visit. Guests might join us for a glass of English sparkling wine, linger over lunch, or stay for longer after dessert.
Continuing a royal legacy
This transformation is more than a design project; it’s the continuation of a story that has been unfolding for over five hundred years. The Castle Hotel has grown alongside Windsor itself, shaped by the life and history that surround it.
Guests will notice the evolution not only in design but in every detail: the genuine warmth of service, the thoughtful touches sprinkled throughout a stay and the small moments that make each visit memorable. Every interaction, every space and every detail reflects the best of modern British hospitality.
A story written in the heart of Windsor
What began in the 16th century as an inn run by Richard Martin, the King’s Hackneyman, later became a cherished meeting place for Queen Victoria’s courtiers and a haven for literary greats such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Thomas Hardy.
For centuries, travellers, poets and politicians have passed through these doors, each adding a chapter to the Castle’s remarkable story. Today, that spirit of connection endures. The Castle Hotel remains a place where people come together to share moments, make memories and feel part of something special.
As this exciting transformation unfolds, we look forward to welcoming guests old and new to experience the next chapter in the Castle’s legacy.
