Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful historic setting
Good food
Cons:
Room maintenance issues
High costs
Uncomfortable bedding

Categories

Cleanliness
7.16
Several issues with room maintenance and comfort were mentioned which detracted from cleanliness.
Service
9.13
Staff were described as very friendly and helpful.
Location
8.67
Convenient and easy to find, as per guest experience.
Room Quality
7.62
Room issues like heating, noise, and outdated decor affected perception.
Amenities
8.15
Basic amenities were noted; however, improvements were needed as mentioned by guests.
Value for Money
7.61
High pricing compared to the overall experience impacted the sense of value.
Food and Beverage
9.16
The restaurant received high praises for food quality.
Overall Experience
8.13
Overall thoughts were mixed due to various positives and significant negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:09

Property Description

Elizabethan Architecture and 50 Acres of Beauty
Great Fosters - Near Windsor showcases stunning Elizabethan architecture and is nestled within 50 acres of picturesque surroundings, making it a truly remarkable destination.

Historic Elegance and Luxurious Accommodation
Dating back to 1931, this historic house turned hotel boasts original details and luxurious bedrooms, offering guests a blend of old-world charm and modern comfort.

Culinary Excellence with Two Onsite Restaurants
Indulge in a culinary journey at Great Fosters - Near Windsor with two exceptional dining options. The Estate Grill offers a simple, ingredient-led menu, while the Tudor Pass presents a sophisticated dining experience with tantalizing tasting menus curated by Head Chef Alex Payne.

Book your stay at Great Fosters - Near Windsor for a memorable experience filled with history, luxury, and culinary delights.

Important information:

When booking for 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that Great Fosters requires full payment for the first nights stay. Kindly note that this pre-payment is nonrefundable if a cancelation is made.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 501 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.16
Service: 9.13
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 7.61
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 8.13
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Client couple gb
10
Amazing Hôtel experience
Pros:

Most importantly is the front office staff especially GABOR he is amazing and extremely professional makes your stay worth it also JO she will go above and beyond to find a solutions
Food and beverage amazing staff CHLOE she is very professional and runs an amazing breakfast experience with the assistants of EUNICE with her beautiful welcoming smile that make you feel at home

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Carl solo_traveller gb
10
Incredible staff & ambiance
Pros:

Historic, charming, convenient to Heathrow, setting is stunning too

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Jane family_with_children gb
10
A gem of a place
Pros:

Amazing old building full of character.
Wonderful staff, very friendly and efficient.
Estate Grill was excellent.
Lovely bedroom with good extras..coffee tray etc, nice slippers and good toiletries.
Grounds are stunning

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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JANE couple gb
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Jason couple gb
6
Highly recommended, ask for the coolest room
Pros:

Lovely setting, helpful staff, relaxing.

Cons:

Height of summer and room was light a sauna. Didn’t sleep a wink.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
2
Room was absolutely the hotest room I have ever stayed in. Bathoom was old and oddly placed in room
Cons:

room

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kirsti solo_traveller gb
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Frederic couple sg
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children us
5
Not a family friendly experience , corners being cut are obvious in upkeep and limited, very young staff. All would be e
Pros:

The exterior is lovely. The pool and grounds really picturesque.

Cons:

Did not have the ambiance or guest services of a 5* hotel. Quite shockingly poor reception at check in. We were told all the family rooms were sold out, however we only saw one other child on the property. We did not realized the main hotel did not have air con, and thankfully we were moved to adjoining rooms in another part of the property. No special activities or welcome for the children as advertised on the website (activities, picnics, small bathrobes). Limited hours for children at the pool and we were told the children could not keep jumping into the water, despite them trying to carefully not splash others. Not a family friendly or fun/relaxed environment for parents. Our older children were playing during children’s pool hours. Seems like the hotel is currently under poor management. Very young, very limited staff expected to carry out a luxury experience for guests seems unfair. Food and drinks were underwhelming, especially for the price, and service was very slow. While some of the staff was engaging, most walked past us looking very stressed. We made reservations for dinner under the impression things were very full, only to arrive and see many empty tables. We were looking forward to a special stay and this location didn’t meet the mark.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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warren couple gb
1
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children no
8
Cons:

Reception staff are useless and rude

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Candy couple gb
8
Really lovely hotel and a very high standard . It didn’t feel at 5 star level for restaurant, bar,
Pros:

The hotel building and grounds are exceptional. We had a beautiful suite and gorgeous linen on the bed and towels in the bathroom.

Cons:

In our 5 star hotel you expect the little extras- evening turn down service, staff pre-empting your needs in the restaurant and bar. These aspects we felt were missing.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
9
Stayed 1 night for a special gift experience. Highly recommend as a place to dine, walk around the grounds and to sample
Pros:

Stylish and luxurious, beautiful grounds and stunning food. Service was excellent and the rooms are absolutely gorgeous. Well worth it for a special occasion.

Cons:

The outdoor pool which looked fab wasn’t open.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple au
10
A great place to unwind and relax.
Pros:

What a fabulous place to stay, a little bit of luxury to finish our 3 week Europe trip on and it delivered. My husband and I also had some spa services which were divine. The staff were very friendly and service was incredible. We would 100% visit again.

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Susan couple us
10
Lovely stay.
Pros:

Beautiful property festive and charming decorations

Cons:

Walking on stones outdoors in heels

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Mima solo_traveller gb
9
Great hotel, with lovely gardens, amazing breakfast and food in general and staff were really nice
Pros:

I loved the hotel and the room. The breakfast was amazing and overall, it was a brilliant stay where I felt looked after. Thank you

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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janet couple gb
8
How the other half lives
Pros:

For luxury (at a price) you cannot beat Great Fosters. We knew it was going to be a fantastic stay and had high expectations which on the whole were met. Our meal at the Tudor Pass restaurant was stunning and the service in the hotel is out of this world. The bed in our room was super comfortable - bath and shower fabulous and the decor is a great example of taking a box (room in the coach house) and making it feel cared for and thought out. Simple but with careful twists.

Cons:

COST
It's the cost really. I felt as if I was being charged just to breathe in the luxury and I don't think it needs to be that. It is a Michelin starred restaurant and as such you expect elevated prices and I cannot fault the food or service but I had thought there was an option for the shorter courses menu. I have eaten long course lunches here before so didn;t relaly need the signature taster menu- in the end we were in there for nearly 3 hours and combined with the fact we had a cocktail in the bar beforehand, the bill felt sinful. I was shocked and it means I won't be at the January sales! I guess that is how the other half lives.
BRING A PHYSICAL CREDIT CARD
There was also a moment with reception regarding the fact we had not brought a physical credit or debit card with us. This meant we could not use anything extra in the room or something because they could not take a £100 gurantee. I felt constrained by that and whenver I opened the fridge i epxepcetd the concierge to appear! I didn't know if the water in the fridge would be charged (I have been in other 5* plus hotels around the world and usually it is free) so I went without - there is always tap water!
FIX THE DEEP HUM ON THE HEATING
And the final thing, if we are talking about luxury - can you fix the noise on the heating in room 36 please - whenever it was on there was a loud low hum which was unacceptable. We turned the heating off in the end - thankfully the room was warm enough.

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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Fariba couple gb
6
Unfortunately, our stay was disappointing. The first room had a broken bathroom light, and after moving rooms the heatin
Pros:

A beautiful historic hotel with stunning grounds and very helpful staff.

Cons:

We were very disappointed with our stay. In the first room we were given, the bathroom light was not working. We were then moved to Room 55, where unfortunately the heating and the internet were not working either. We asked for an electric heater, which was brought to the room. The mattress was too soft and the pillows were uncomfortable.
Overall, these issues took away all the magic and beauty of what is otherwise a lovely place.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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CATHERINE couple gb
10
2026-01-01 via Nuitee