Macdonald Windsor
US$232
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$232
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Macdonald Windsor average US$157 in the cheapest month (January) and US$300 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$157 |
| February | US$164 |
| March | US$157 |
| April | US$165 |
| May | US$222 |
| June | US$300 |
| July | US$231 |
| August | US$201 |
| September | US$232 |
| October | US$175 |
| November | US$180 |
| December | US$178 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$300)
Cheapest: January (~US$157)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Windsor? This hotel has 4026 square feet (374 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at Scottish Steak Club, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Location
A stay at Macdonald Windsor Hotel places you in the heart of Windsor, within a 10-minute walk of Windsor Castle and River Thames. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from LEGOLAND® Windsor and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Ascot Racecourse.
What's nearby
Windsor Royal Shopping Centre(0.1 Miles)
St. Georges Chapel(0.1 Miles)
Theatre Royal(0.1 Miles)
King Edward Court Shopping(0.3 Miles)
Thames Path(0.3 Miles)
Windsor Bridge(0.3 Miles)
River Thames(0.3 Miles)
Windsor Castle(0.3 Miles)
Eton High Street Shopping(0.5 Miles)
Frogmore House(0.5 Miles)
Eton College(0.7 Miles)
Windsor Racecourse(1.7 Miles)
Liquid Leisure(2.3 Miles)
Dorney Lake(2.5 Miles)
LEGOLAND® Windsor(2.5 Miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(9.4 Miles)
Farnborough (FAB)(20.4 Miles)
London City Airport (LCY)(64.9 Miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(41 Miles)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)(44 Miles)
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Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Valet parking
Dry cleaning
Location
23 High Street, Windsor City Centre, Windsor, England, United Kingdom
Windsor Royal Shopping Centre (0.1 Miles)
St. Georges Chapel (0.1 Miles)
Theatre Royal (0.1 Miles)
King Edward Court Shopping (0.3 Miles)
Thames Path (0.3 Miles)
Windsor Bridge (0.3 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 2,866 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
15%
Couple
57%
Family
15%
Group
8%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across many reviews, Macdonald Windsor stands out for its unbeatable central location by Windsor Castle and generally friendly staff, while recurring concerns include expensive, limited parking and occasional issues with room maintenance and overall cleanliness.
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Across many reviews, Macdonald Windsor stands out for its unbeatable central location by Windsor Castle and generally friendly staff, while recurring concerns include expensive, limited parking and occasional issues with room maintenance and overall cleanliness.
Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with robes, coffee machines and quiet interiors, though some guests report dated fittings, faulty fixtures, weak ventilation or AC, limited plugs or lighting, and occasional noise from nearby venues or connecting doors. Service is frequently praised—especially concierge help with luggage and local tips—yet a few guests encountered slow or unwelcoming check-in, absent bar staff, or poor handling of isolated disruptions. Breakfast draws mixed reactions, ranging from plentiful and tasty to average or cold, with some noting high prices and extra charges for specialty coffees. Expect a very convenient base with welcoming service, but verify room details and prebook parking.
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Facilities
On-site underground parking is convenient but limited and expensive; prebooking is often required, and some guests experienced confusion or delays accessing it.
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10
Laura
10 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, attentive staff, very clean and well kept, lovely breakfast, quiet and comfortable. Parking onsite needs to be booked in advance and is a £40 valet service. Cheaper ling tern parking is available a 5 minute walk away.
Great location, attentive staff, very clean and well kept, lovely breakfast, quiet and comfortable. Parking onsite needs to be booked in advance and is a £40 valet service. Cheaper ling tern parking is available a 5 minute walk away.
10
Gareth
19 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel for visiting Windsor. Staff were very professional and friendly. Good breakfast. Secure parking.
Excellent hotel for visiting Windsor. Staff were very professional and friendly. Good breakfast. Secure parking.
8
Wendy
8 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Almost impossible to find with scaffolding covering the front. Also hard to find the car park which incidentally cost £40 overnight. Having said that the service and reception areas were great. We had room number 201. Nice and roomy with a huge bed. Bathroom was big with a lovely big bathtub. However, we could not remove the bath plug so had to put up with a bath full of water all night and much to my disappointment, The espresso coffee machine didn’t work either. All in all a good stay but details need attention.
Almost impossible to find with scaffolding covering the front. Also hard to find the car park which incidentally cost £40 overnight. Having said that the service and reception areas were great. We had room number 201. Nice and roomy with a huge bed. Bathroom was big with a lovely big bathtub. However, we could not remove the bath plug so had to put up with a bath full of water all night and much to my disappointment, The espresso coffee machine didn’t work either. All in all a good stay but details need attention.
8
Anna
16 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wasn’t aware that parking on site was so expensive at £40 per night and want told this in advance which would have been easy in one of the many welcome text message or emails I received. We had to wait for staff to be available for check out and to let us into the car park. The room was fine and in good condition. When we did interact with staff they were friendly and helpful.
Wasn’t aware that parking on site was so expensive at £40 per night and want told this in advance which would have been easy in one of the many welcome text message or emails I received. We had to wait for staff to be available for check out and to let us into the car park. The room was fine and in good condition. When we did interact with staff they were friendly and helpful.
8
Neil
8 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel literally opposite the palace entrance. Do not park at the hotel though, it’s £40 for 24 hours and only in blocks of 24 hours so if you park for 25 hours it’s £80! Ridiculous price. Park round the corner under Waitrose at Windsor Yards which is £26/24 hours and you only pay for what you use.
Good hotel literally opposite the palace entrance. Do not park at the hotel though, it’s £40 for 24 hours and only in blocks of 24 hours so if you park for 25 hours it’s £80! Ridiculous price. Park round the corner under Waitrose at Windsor Yards which is £26/24 hours and you only pay for what you use.
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George
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had 4 rooms booked as we had an event at Windsor Castle the next day. We had one car between the 4 rooms and were heavily dissuaded by your concierge not to use the hotels car park. We were parked at the garage at the back and kept being told how expensive the parking was and how we would be charged 2 days even though we wouldn’t have even been there 18 hours.. This caused us problems and to be late for our event that evening too. It was not a great start .
We had 4 rooms booked as we had an event at Windsor Castle the next day. We had one car between the 4 rooms and were heavily dissuaded by your concierge not to use the hotels car park. We were parked at the garage at the back and kept being told how expensive the parking was and how we would be charged 2 days even though we wouldn’t have even been there 18 hours.. This caused us problems and to be late for our event that evening too. It was not a great start .
8
Shiho
15 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy check in. Parking is a bit tricky in the area, but hotel parking was conveniently located in the basement. Breakfast was simple but satisfying. Staff are polite.
Easy check in. Parking is a bit tricky in the area, but hotel parking was conveniently located in the basement. Breakfast was simple but satisfying. Staff are polite.
10
Julie
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was fantastic. Beautiful hotel, with spacious rooms. It's almost directly across from the entrance to Windsor Castle, so it's perfect for visiting that and the town. No meals were included with our stay, so we had Eggs Benedict for breakfast at the restaurant next door, which was fantastic. My only complaint is their lack of parking! If you have a car then make sure you reserve a parking spot for the night! We were unaware of this upon arrival and ended up having to park in a pay lot down the street. It wasn't the end of the world obviously, just a bit inconvenient. But otherwise va lovely hotel
This hotel was fantastic. Beautiful hotel, with spacious rooms. It's almost directly across from the entrance to Windsor Castle, so it's perfect for visiting that and the town. No meals were included with our stay, so we had Eggs Benedict for breakfast at the restaurant next door, which was fantastic. My only complaint is their lack of parking! If you have a car then make sure you reserve a parking spot for the night! We were unaware of this upon arrival and ended up having to park in a pay lot down the street. It wasn't the end of the world obviously, just a bit inconvenient. But otherwise va lovely hotel
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Mark
9 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay - only issue there was no room in the hotel car park and hadn’t been advised of need to pre book
Lovely stay - only issue there was no room in the hotel car park and hadn’t been advised of need to pre book
10
George
26 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location for the castle etc. Nice hotel and good breakfast. Underground parking also a bonus.
Excellent location for the castle etc. Nice hotel and good breakfast. Underground parking also a bonus.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms and public areas very clean, but several reported lapses such as bathroom mold, stained carpets, dust, or housekeeping misses.
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Valerie
15 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, clean hotel, room spacious.
Excellent location, clean hotel, room spacious.
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Dawn
21 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean. All good as usual. Arrived late and left early so did not eat
Very clean. All good as usual. Arrived late and left early so did not eat
10
Jack
28 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean and modern. Excellent location within walking distance to all of the local attractions.
Room was clean and modern. Excellent location within walking distance to all of the local attractions.
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Deborah
17 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were lovely, nice pleasant hotel but when we went into our bathroom, there were awful stains(poo) round outside bowl of toilet and some on the floor. Reported it to receptionist and was told it would be sorted whilst we went out for a meal. Returned after 3 hours and it was no different!!! Back to reception and they said housekeeping had been up to our room and said there was nothing wrong with it. Receptionist came up to our room with us and saw the disgusting toilet and agreed that it was totally unacceptable. By now, it was 1030 at night but as unable and not prepared to use dirty toilet (and floor) she came back with the bar manager and cleaned it and mopped the floor. They should never have had to do that, housekeeping needs much more training!!! Rest of hotel and stay was fine
Staff were lovely, nice pleasant hotel but when we went into our bathroom, there were awful stains(poo) round outside bowl of toilet and some on the floor. Reported it to receptionist and was told it would be sorted whilst we went out for a meal. Returned after 3 hours and it was no different!!! Back to reception and they said housekeeping had been up to our room and said there was nothing wrong with it. Receptionist came up to our room with us and saw the disgusting toilet and agreed that it was totally unacceptable. By now, it was 1030 at night but as unable and not prepared to use dirty toilet (and floor) she came back with the bar manager and cleaned it and mopped the floor. They should never have had to do that, housekeeping needs much more training!!! Rest of hotel and stay was fine
10
Alexis
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I had a lovely stay at this hotel. The location is excellent, staff helpful and friendly - especially the front desk and concierge, and the room was spacious with good amenities. It was very clean - I rarely take baths in hotels but felt comfortable doing so here. I felt it was a good value.
I had a lovely stay at this hotel. The location is excellent, staff helpful and friendly - especially the front desk and concierge, and the room was spacious with good amenities. It was very clean - I rarely take baths in hotels but felt comfortable doing so here. I felt it was a good value.
8
Shreedevi
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location of this hotel is amazing. The staff were welcoming and professional. The breakfast was yummy and a lot of choices . The only complaint I have is the standard room we stayed in. The carpet needs cleaning, the outer cabinet to the fridge door was broken and hanging by the hinge. The bathroom smelled of mildew as there wasn’t any ventilation. The bed and pillows were comfy though.
The location of this hotel is amazing. The staff were welcoming and professional. The breakfast was yummy and a lot of choices . The only complaint I have is the standard room we stayed in. The carpet needs cleaning, the outer cabinet to the fridge door was broken and hanging by the hinge. The bathroom smelled of mildew as there wasn’t any ventilation. The bed and pillows were comfy though.
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James
16 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel itself is lovely and well located, however the room isn't very clean the bathroom is the worst for cleanliness ive ever stayed in ,the sheets also have questionable stains on ,not happy, also quite a few moths in the room.
The hotel itself is lovely and well located, however the room isn't very clean the bathroom is the worst for cleanliness ive ever stayed in ,the sheets also have questionable stains on ,not happy, also quite a few moths in the room.
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Shell
30 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here many times before and always had a positive experience. However this time the room was dirty and reception staff very rude and unhelpful. Was provided with an alternative room after showing photographic evidence of the filthy room.. the second room was better but still very run down and lacking cleanliness. The only positive were the two concierge staff who were very polite and helpful unlike their colleagues in reception.
Stayed here many times before and always had a positive experience. However this time the room was dirty and reception staff very rude and unhelpful. Was provided with an alternative room after showing photographic evidence of the filthy room.. the second room was better but still very run down and lacking cleanliness. The only positive were the two concierge staff who were very polite and helpful unlike their colleagues in reception.
4
Willem
20 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
When we first stayed at this hotel more than a decade ago, it was just perfect and, as I learnt from the manager, just opened. Unfortunately, time has not been kind to the rooms, and even less so to the bathrooms. Building standards at the time saw MDF being used extensively; MDF LOVES water so door frames and bath panels now bulge in all the wrong places. Happens. That the chrome comes off the shower controls is more of an issue: you can seriously cut yourself on the sharp edges. But what really took the crown was the black mold all around the bath tub. That's getting close to health hazard. We saw all that right after we checked in and went back to reception. Staff was very understanding and helpful, immediately offering us alternatives. Unfortunately, each of the three further options shown were progressively worse, and we decided to stick with the original room as the lesser of all evils. You can't beat the hotel for location: it's right outside Windsor castle. From reception staff to breakfast to the manager: all were superb, friendly and helpful. The hotel is being renovated but it's a slow process. Once the room we stayed in is done, we'll be back!
When we first stayed at this hotel more than a decade ago, it was just perfect and, as I learnt from the manager, just opened. Unfortunately, time has not been kind to the rooms, and even less so to the bathrooms. Building standards at the time saw MDF being used extensively; MDF LOVES water so door frames and bath panels now bulge in all the wrong places. Happens. That the chrome comes off the shower controls is more of an issue: you can seriously cut yourself on the sharp edges. But what really took the crown was the black mold all around the bath tub. That's getting close to health hazard. We saw all that right after we checked in and went back to reception. Staff was very understanding and helpful, immediately offering us alternatives. Unfortunately, each of the three further options shown were progressively worse, and we decided to stick with the original room as the lesser of all evils. You can't beat the hotel for location: it's right outside Windsor castle. From reception staff to breakfast to the manager: all were superb, friendly and helpful. The hotel is being renovated but it's a slow process. Once the room we stayed in is done, we'll be back!
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Marco
7 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Impossible to understand staff member at check-in (English poor/spoke v quickly/accent v strong). Mid-check in she twice left us to assist a very rude & pushy courier. I had to be forceful with the courier to make him wait, which I was not happy about having to do. Breakfast hosted in a poorly lit meeting/conference room instead of the much more pleasant looking restaurant, and food was poor in quality Door to bathroom (room 127) contains a large piece of opaque glass & is directly opposite the bed so if one of you needs the bathroom at night, others are awoken by the main room filling with light - v strange design choice. Shower was over a built-in bath - horribly unsafe to climb in/out of as the side of the bath is higher than average & has a deep shelf around the edge. Could’ve requested room change but was only there one night & desperate to sleep. Mini fridge adequate but not fixed in place so if you accidentally move it when opening the door, as i did, you will see through a cut-out (in the bottom of the cupboard, where fridge is located) what appears to be months or maybe years of filth caked on the floor - would've expected this area to be cleaned every so often (that's not to say the rest of the room wasn't reasonably clean - it was). As for power outlets, for a hotel of this standard i would expect to find them both sides of the bed rather than just the one side. Main selling point is location, but it's not enough to make me stay again.
Impossible to understand staff member at check-in (English poor/spoke v quickly/accent v strong). Mid-check in she twice left us to assist a very rude & pushy courier. I had to be forceful with the courier to make him wait, which I was not happy about having to do. Breakfast hosted in a poorly lit meeting/conference room instead of the much more pleasant looking restaurant, and food was poor in quality Door to bathroom (room 127) contains a large piece of opaque glass & is directly opposite the bed so if one of you needs the bathroom at night, others are awoken by the main room filling with light - v strange design choice. Shower was over a built-in bath - horribly unsafe to climb in/out of as the side of the bath is higher than average & has a deep shelf around the edge. Could’ve requested room change but was only there one night & desperate to sleep. Mini fridge adequate but not fixed in place so if you accidentally move it when opening the door, as i did, you will see through a cut-out (in the bottom of the cupboard, where fridge is located) what appears to be months or maybe years of filth caked on the floor - would've expected this area to be cleaned every so often (that's not to say the rest of the room wasn't reasonably clean - it was). As for power outlets, for a hotel of this standard i would expect to find them both sides of the bed rather than just the one side. Main selling point is location, but it's not enough to make me stay again.
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Rooms
Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with amenities like robes and coffee machines, though some feel dated and report maintenance issues (broken fixtures, ventilation or AC problems), limited plugs or lighting, and occasional noise from events or neighboring rooms.
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Jo
9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The deluxe room we had felt a little tired. Pillows were awful and bed was hard. Easy to scald yourself in the shower as there are no clear indications as to hot or cold options or temperature levels. Little dissapointed as our stay was for a special reason.
The deluxe room we had felt a little tired. Pillows were awful and bed was hard. Easy to scald yourself in the shower as there are no clear indications as to hot or cold options or temperature levels. Little dissapointed as our stay was for a special reason.
10
Valerie
15 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, clean hotel, room spacious.
Excellent location, clean hotel, room spacious.
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Deborah
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were a good size for a standard room.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were a good size for a standard room.
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Stephen
19 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great position in Windsor . Ideal for any tourist . The pillows were like bricks
Great position in Windsor . Ideal for any tourist . The pillows were like bricks
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jenny
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic location for castle and train station and very quiet hotel. Nearby taxi rank if need, although we used Uber. We didn’t eat in hotel at all as we were out a lot, and used pubs, cafes and local restaurant ( although all overpriced due to tourist location). Service as hotel was really good and the fact as train travellers they could look after our luggage before check in and after check out made a massive difference to us. standard Room spacious , quiet, well equipped, comfortable, a little dark and dated but fine for us.( Note light sensor in corridors and bathroom can be pretty slow to react). No phone in room a little inconvenient but okay. I only gripe was the mobile phone signal/ internet was awful in our room, poor near hotel entrance and generally around Windsor so hard for us to plan , especially our travel.
Fantastic location for castle and train station and very quiet hotel. Nearby taxi rank if need, although we used Uber. We didn’t eat in hotel at all as we were out a lot, and used pubs, cafes and local restaurant ( although all overpriced due to tourist location). Service as hotel was really good and the fact as train travellers they could look after our luggage before check in and after check out made a massive difference to us. standard Room spacious , quiet, well equipped, comfortable, a little dark and dated but fine for us.( Note light sensor in corridors and bathroom can be pretty slow to react). No phone in room a little inconvenient but okay. I only gripe was the mobile phone signal/ internet was awful in our room, poor near hotel entrance and generally around Windsor so hard for us to plan , especially our travel.
10
Suzanne
30 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice size rooms, quiet, nespresso machine. Lovely lobby area
Nice size rooms, quiet, nespresso machine. Lovely lobby area
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Charlotte
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful, welcoming staff. Hotel reception & bar/restaurant smells beautiful. Rooms are spacious, comfortable large bed, robes & slippers supplied, lovely products (Ellemis).
Wonderful, welcoming staff. Hotel reception & bar/restaurant smells beautiful. Rooms are spacious, comfortable large bed, robes & slippers supplied, lovely products (Ellemis).
10
Janine
27 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Perfect location and very nice, comfortable and spacious room.
Perfect location and very nice, comfortable and spacious room.
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Linda
13 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I would have given this hotel 5 ⭐️ but the neighbouring hotel The Windsor holds events in an outdoor venue which run quite late. Where our hotel room was located, we could hear the music until midnight. Thank goodness our 2nd night was quiet and we were able to have a great long sleep prior to our 9.5 hour flight
I would have given this hotel 5 ⭐️ but the neighbouring hotel The Windsor holds events in an outdoor venue which run quite late. Where our hotel room was located, we could hear the music until midnight. Thank goodness our 2nd night was quiet and we were able to have a great long sleep prior to our 9.5 hour flight
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Diane
16 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel, perfect location, excellent staff service. Only negative was when we got to our room we were allocated one that could be used as a connecting room for families, only a thin door separating the rooms and you could hear everything the people in the other room were saying,
Lovely hotel, perfect location, excellent staff service. Only negative was when we got to our room we were allocated one that could be used as a connecting room for families, only a thin door separating the rooms and you could hear everything the people in the other room were saying,
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful—especially the concierge—supporting smooth stays and luggage assistance. A minority reported slow or unwelcoming check-in, absent bar staff, or poor communication during incidents.
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Kevin
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely helpful staff, would definitely recommend to friends and family well done
Extremely helpful staff, would definitely recommend to friends and family well done
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Thomas
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good room, great shower although extra or fans not working in shower room or toilet room. We told reception about this on departure so hopefully they will sort this out. Got back to the hotel at 10.15 and wanted a night cap. No bar attendant, told the duty manager who fetched the bar attendant from Back of House. Sat down with our drinks next to a nice fire. No one came to clear the old drinks. Asked the duty manager if the drinks could be cleared. Instead of doing it himself, he walked over to the bar and instructed the bar attendant to come over to clear the table. Why couldn’t he have cleared the old drinks himself? Has impacted on our views of the hotel.
Good room, great shower although extra or fans not working in shower room or toilet room. We told reception about this on departure so hopefully they will sort this out. Got back to the hotel at 10.15 and wanted a night cap. No bar attendant, told the duty manager who fetched the bar attendant from Back of House. Sat down with our drinks next to a nice fire. No one came to clear the old drinks. Asked the duty manager if the drinks could be cleared. Instead of doing it himself, he walked over to the bar and instructed the bar attendant to come over to clear the table. Why couldn’t he have cleared the old drinks himself? Has impacted on our views of the hotel.
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Mark Jason David
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I originally booked this hotel for its proximity to the castle. We have had an amazing stay. The breakfast was awesome and the staff went above and beyond. Next we are down this way we will try and stay here again.
I originally booked this hotel for its proximity to the castle. We have had an amazing stay. The breakfast was awesome and the staff went above and beyond. Next we are down this way we will try and stay here again.
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Philip
24 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Okay, first things first. Ideally in any other weekend I’d probably have given this hotel 5 stars on everything. It’s brilliantly located right across from the Castle, it has its own (if expensive) car park & the rooms are spacious, in great condition & comfortable. Unfortunately on the day we stayed, the fire alarm system was sabotaged in the early hours by a drunk & disgruntled guest leading to an evacuation & 2 hours waiting in the lobby for the system to be fixed & reset. Whilst the hotel had no control over this, I regret the performance of the staff during this event was shocking. We were given no guidance on the evacuation meaning half the hotel was left in the rain for 30 minutes & the other half allowed to stay in the lobby. We were not provided with any updates as to the problem or time to resolution & whilst they may well have been busy dealing with the matter, there wasn’t a member of staff to be seen for well over an hour. The hotel didn’t offer any form of tea/ coffee to those left waiting at all during the period. As the final kick isn’t proverbial, the hotel’s automatic shut down system saw the boiler turned off & not switched on meaning the whole hotel had cold showers in the morning. As I saw, actually a lovely hotel, but the staff…. As we found them… we’re sadly lacking.
Okay, first things first. Ideally in any other weekend I’d probably have given this hotel 5 stars on everything. It’s brilliantly located right across from the Castle, it has its own (if expensive) car park & the rooms are spacious, in great condition & comfortable. Unfortunately on the day we stayed, the fire alarm system was sabotaged in the early hours by a drunk & disgruntled guest leading to an evacuation & 2 hours waiting in the lobby for the system to be fixed & reset. Whilst the hotel had no control over this, I regret the performance of the staff during this event was shocking. We were given no guidance on the evacuation meaning half the hotel was left in the rain for 30 minutes & the other half allowed to stay in the lobby. We were not provided with any updates as to the problem or time to resolution & whilst they may well have been busy dealing with the matter, there wasn’t a member of staff to be seen for well over an hour. The hotel didn’t offer any form of tea/ coffee to those left waiting at all during the period. As the final kick isn’t proverbial, the hotel’s automatic shut down system saw the boiler turned off & not switched on meaning the whole hotel had cold showers in the morning. As I saw, actually a lovely hotel, but the staff…. As we found them… we’re sadly lacking.
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Stephen
23 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great tay in the lovely town of Windsor . Staff from front desk to h/k to breakfast to garage below were all excellent - a real credit
Great tay in the lovely town of Windsor . Staff from front desk to h/k to breakfast to garage below were all excellent - a real credit
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Joseph
30 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Property was in a great location for Windsor sites. Overall, good experience. Only minor complaint is that there were several times when I needed something when no one was at the front desk.
Property was in a great location for Windsor sites. Overall, good experience. Only minor complaint is that there were several times when I needed something when no one was at the front desk.
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Carey
6 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The reception staff were unwelcoming and put off that they needed to assist in the checkin. The porters were extremely helpful.
The reception staff were unwelcoming and put off that they needed to assist in the checkin. The porters were extremely helpful.
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Shell
30 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here many times before and always had a positive experience. However this time the room was dirty and reception staff very rude and unhelpful. Was provided with an alternative room after showing photographic evidence of the filthy room.. the second room was better but still very run down and lacking cleanliness. The only positive were the two concierge staff who were very polite and helpful unlike their colleagues in reception.
Stayed here many times before and always had a positive experience. However this time the room was dirty and reception staff very rude and unhelpful. Was provided with an alternative room after showing photographic evidence of the filthy room.. the second room was better but still very run down and lacking cleanliness. The only positive were the two concierge staff who were very polite and helpful unlike their colleagues in reception.
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John
23 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed here for two nights either side of my investiture at Windsor Castle. The location for Windsor Castle could not have been better. The Castle is pretty much across the road. The concierges were both exceptionally helpful. I strongly recommend this hotel.
We stayed here for two nights either side of my investiture at Windsor Castle. The location for Windsor Castle could not have been better. The Castle is pretty much across the road. The concierges were both exceptionally helpful. I strongly recommend this hotel.
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Andrea
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff absolutely lovely, friendly & helpful.
Staff absolutely lovely, friendly & helpful.
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Location
Exceptional central spot directly by Windsor Castle and near shops, restaurants and train links, making sightseeing easy on foot.
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Grant
11 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
High quality rooms, good food, nice staff. Great location.
High quality rooms, good food, nice staff. Great location.
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James
2 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A great hotel in central Windsor, friendly staff, good service, directly opposite the Castle. Perfect for exploring the local area.
A great hotel in central Windsor, friendly staff, good service, directly opposite the Castle. Perfect for exploring the local area.
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Paul
15 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had no issues with this property and it is very convenient in the center of Windsor a couple blocks from the castle.
We had no issues with this property and it is very convenient in the center of Windsor a couple blocks from the castle.
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Wendy
20 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Always the best and most convenient place to stay in Windsor - right by the castle.
Always the best and most convenient place to stay in Windsor - right by the castle.
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Jack
28 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean and modern. Excellent location within walking distance to all of the local attractions.
Room was clean and modern. Excellent location within walking distance to all of the local attractions.
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Kehinde
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent property in a fantastic location
Excellent property in a fantastic location
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Kelly
30 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel in the heart of Windsor
Lovely hotel in the heart of Windsor
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Daphne
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location near pubs and restaurants. Very close to Windsor Castle.
Great location near pubs and restaurants. Very close to Windsor Castle.
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Wendy
29 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Always excellent. Located right by Windsor Castle. Saw Changing of the Guard by hotel front door.
Always excellent. Located right by Windsor Castle. Saw Changing of the Guard by hotel front door.
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Ernest
15 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic Hotel right across the street from the Castle you can’t get any closer. Very nice rooms with great touches. So many restaurants nearby
Fantastic Hotel right across the street from the Castle you can’t get any closer. Very nice rooms with great touches. So many restaurants nearby
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Dining
Breakfast feedback is mixed: many praise it as plentiful and tasty, while others found items cold or average and prices high; some noted extra charges for specialty coffees and limited late-evening food options.
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Joan
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice, great location. Breakfast was very expensive and ordinary.
Very nice, great location. Breakfast was very expensive and ordinary.
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Susan
28 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for two nights to visit Castle and town. Lovely hotel. Great location. Beautiful room, with lovely bathroom. Everything we wanted was available. Breakfast was superb. Staff were all so friendly and helpful. Would stay again and recommend highly.
Stayed for two nights to visit Castle and town. Lovely hotel. Great location. Beautiful room, with lovely bathroom. Everything we wanted was available. Breakfast was superb. Staff were all so friendly and helpful. Would stay again and recommend highly.
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Jessica
2 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel, very clean and luxurious. Staff are all helpful and friendly. Service top tier. The only things that let it down is the breakfast, on the website they advertise they serve a high quality breakfast, but in reality they have an average style buffet and no black pudding. The restaurant is also very dark. Also they charge a very high charge to use their carpark, there are a few in town that charge less. However it was a very nice stay and I would definitely book another McDonald hotel
Lovely hotel, very clean and luxurious. Staff are all helpful and friendly. Service top tier. The only things that let it down is the breakfast, on the website they advertise they serve a high quality breakfast, but in reality they have an average style buffet and no black pudding. The restaurant is also very dark. Also they charge a very high charge to use their carpark, there are a few in town that charge less. However it was a very nice stay and I would definitely book another McDonald hotel
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Dawn
31 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not our first visit to this hotel. It is in a great location and overall a great hotel. On this visit we noticed a general deterioration in the property. Worn metal on taps in bathroom, marks on carpets. Not major. Breakfast was a big disappointment though. Limited choice. Not cooked to a good standard. Processed bread. Nothing that said fresh and healthy
Not our first visit to this hotel. It is in a great location and overall a great hotel. On this visit we noticed a general deterioration in the property. Worn metal on taps in bathroom, marks on carpets. Not major. Breakfast was a big disappointment though. Limited choice. Not cooked to a good standard. Processed bread. Nothing that said fresh and healthy
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Arthur
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel was good rooms spacious clean only downside was the Bath as if you were elderly as it was very high to get in for a shower, fridge light was on but not working as milk went off. Breakfast was very poor bacon was well overcooked sausage was ok hash brown were horrible the toast option was cheap processed bread as the fresh bread wasn't refreshed.
Hotel was good rooms spacious clean only downside was the Bath as if you were elderly as it was very high to get in for a shower, fridge light was on but not working as milk went off. Breakfast was very poor bacon was well overcooked sausage was ok hash brown were horrible the toast option was cheap processed bread as the fresh bread wasn't refreshed.
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John
11 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice hotel, perfect location, and good value for money. Would stay here again. Caveats: (1) parking is very expensive (40 GBP), (2) kitchen stops serving [no room service] after 9.30pm, (3) cost for a pet on Hotels.com and at the front desk were different (15 GBP vs 20 GBP). The staff, however, were VERY helpful, friendly, and accommodating. The stay was great.
Very nice hotel, perfect location, and good value for money. Would stay here again. Caveats: (1) parking is very expensive (40 GBP), (2) kitchen stops serving [no room service] after 9.30pm, (3) cost for a pet on Hotels.com and at the front desk were different (15 GBP vs 20 GBP). The staff, however, were VERY helpful, friendly, and accommodating. The stay was great.
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Alan
22 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very smart and modern hotel inside which maybe you can’t tell from the outside. Very nice room comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast.
Very smart and modern hotel inside which maybe you can’t tell from the outside. Very nice room comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast.
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Patricia
28 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The location was perfect for exploring Windsor with the Castle literally across the street. Shopping and restaurants were just minutes from the entrance. The room was very comfortable and the breakfasts had a great selection. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
The location was perfect for exploring Windsor with the Castle literally across the street. Shopping and restaurants were just minutes from the entrance. The room was very comfortable and the breakfasts had a great selection. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
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Haf
15 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was in an excellent location. very modern and tastefully decorated. All the staff were very helpful and friendly Excellent breakfast Would definitely recommend this hotel
The hotel was in an excellent location. very modern and tastefully decorated. All the staff were very helpful and friendly Excellent breakfast Would definitely recommend this hotel
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Geoff
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast layout was unsafe for consumption. Food was cold and was not being probed on a regular basis. Domestic heat trays were in use for keeping the food "hot" as opposed to commercial chafing dishes. Totally unacceptable if they want to avoid potential food poisoning outbreaks
Breakfast layout was unsafe for consumption. Food was cold and was not being probed on a regular basis. Domestic heat trays were in use for keeping the food "hot" as opposed to commercial chafing dishes. Totally unacceptable if they want to avoid potential food poisoning outbreaks
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Alison
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked a 2 night stay at the hotel with car parking and breakfast. The Bajan man booking your car in was by the far the most upbeat and friendly member of staff. He was great! The reception staff were professional but not particularly friendly or welcoming. The rooms were lovely, huge bathroom and the beds extremely comfortable. Breakfast was nice, nothing out of the ordinary. The staff were keen to clear it away though before 10am. We asked for croissants as there were none out, to be told they had run out. Another customer asked for orange juice and again was told there was none. The breakfast staff didn't go to any extra effort to be helpful. Overall would go back but probably wouldn't pay for breakfast.
We booked a 2 night stay at the hotel with car parking and breakfast. The Bajan man booking your car in was by the far the most upbeat and friendly member of staff. He was great! The reception staff were professional but not particularly friendly or welcoming. The rooms were lovely, huge bathroom and the beds extremely comfortable. Breakfast was nice, nothing out of the ordinary. The staff were keen to clear it away though before 10am. We asked for croissants as there were none out, to be told they had run out. Another customer asked for orange juice and again was told there was none. The breakfast staff didn't go to any extra effort to be helpful. Overall would go back but probably wouldn't pay for breakfast.
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Connor
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room and staff as always
Lovely room and staff as always
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Frédéric
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
We benited an outstanding service at the McDonald's hotels in Windsor. Perfect location, outstanding service with personal touches which made us feel special. I highly recommend this hotel!
We benited an outstanding service at the McDonald's hotels in Windsor. Perfect location, outstanding service with personal touches which made us feel special. I highly recommend this hotel!
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Gemma
5 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights
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Mike
4 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, fabulous location.
Great hotel, fabulous location.
FAQs about Macdonald Windsor
Is parking available at the hotel?
Limited onsite parking is available, and guests must contact the property in advance to reserve a parking spot. Valet parking is also offered at a fee of GBP 40 per night.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A full breakfast is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 24 per person.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Specific accessibility details regarding bathrooms and pool access are not mentioned.
What is the hotel's location in relation to key attractions?
The hotel is located in the heart of Windsor, within a 10-minute walk of Windsor Castle and the Thames River. It is approximately 2.5 miles from LEGOLAND® Windsor and 8.2 miles from Thorpe Park.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children aged 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 16 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- Children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 24 per person
- Valet parking fee: GBP 40 per night
- Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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