Sir Christopher Wren Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (2515 reviews)
Thames Street , Windsor , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Breakfast variety
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room comfort
Restaurant atmosphere

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some reviews suggested issues with cleanliness and older facilities.
Service
9.18
Staff were described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.22
Excellent location near Windsor Castle.
Room Quality
7.67
Issues with room heat and comfort mentioned in reviews.
Amenities
8.7
Average amenities in line with historic building standards.
Value for Money
8.66
Good value for the location and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Generally good breakfast with some minor complaints.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall positive experience with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:43

Property Description

Historic Location and Setting
This 17th-century hotel nestled between the banks of the River Thames and Windsor Castle offers a unique blend of history and luxury.

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Individually decorated in a modern style, the air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, and scenic views of the River Thames.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Enjoy a culinary delight at The Brasserie at Sir Christopher Wren, renowned for its modern European cuisine and picturesque river views.

Experience the charm of Windsor with the hotel's proximity to historic landmarks and vibrant dining options. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway at this enchanting riverside retreat.

Important information:

If you have reserved a rate that requires a deposit, for your security, the credit card used for pre-payment must be presented at check in. If the guest does not have access to the credit card, they must be able to provide an official form of photo I.D. i.e. Passport or photo driving license, a copy of which will be retained by the hotel.

Offsite parking is available just a short walk away with an overnight charge or GBP 15 per car per night. Please note it is essential that guests call in advance to secure their post. If guests have not booked a parking space, the hotel recommends the car park at the Riverside Train Station, a couple of minutes walk away.

Please be aware that prices are dynamic and subject to fluctuation, they may increase or decrease at any time without prior notice. Please check for the most current pricing before making any purchasing decisions as rates cannot be amended once a booking is confirmed.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 15 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 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

8.5
Based on 2515 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 8.68
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JOHN couple au
8
Tawrrfic location excellent staff
Pros:

Location Tawrrfic

Cons:

Carting a heavy bag on stairs

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Melanie couple gb
7
Very convenient, it doesn’t explain you may be staying in the annex which is across the road from the hotel.
Pros:

It was very central, near the train station. The room was very clean and the shower was good.

Cons:

The room air con wasn’t cold enough, the lowest temperature you could set it on was 19 degrees and the aircon unit is small so you can’t feel it when you are in bed. We had single beds and they were tiny, even as a single bed

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Rees solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Small issue was the lift not working

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Anthony extended_group gb
10
Magnificent
Pros:

Wonderful

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Lourens family_with_children za
8
Pros:

Everything was good except as per below

Cons:

Elevator was out of order

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
D
Donald and Lesley couple au
8
A lovely interesting stay.
Pros:

The beautiful central position on the River. The restaurant was very good too.

Cons:

The bathroom was very cramped and the toilet in an uncomfortable position.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Joanna family_with_children ca
3
If it has not been for the first room 34 my feedback would have been much better.
Pros:

Breakfast was incredible with beautiful views of the river.

Cons:

Room 34 was terrible. Extremely hot it must be near a boiler or heating system and I booked it due to advert saying air conditioning but the older building has none. The shower hook wouldn’t keep the shower head up. Old again. I was moved then the next night to Windsor house across court yard to 411 much better, air conditioned with modern shower

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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KAREN solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very relaxed hotel and staff very accomadating

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Sallie couple us
8
Lots of stairs and comfortable rooms.
Pros:

The location was wonderful and the room was comfortable.

Cons:

The stairs were hard to navigate with bags.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
Will be returning should give you an idea how inpressesd we see with our st as y
Pros:

Very pleasant and staff informative and friendly

Cons:

Didn’t appear to be wheel chair friendly

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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F extended_group gb
8
Staff were mostly helpful
Pros:

Food was good and not overly expensive for the area.

Cons:

No on site car park and an additional charge for offside parking on an expensive hotel

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
C
Carol couple gb
9
Pros:

Location

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Linda couple nl
10
Heerlijke plek met mooie, schone kamers
Pros:

De ligging midden in het centrum, aan de rivier, op loopafstand van Windsor Castle

Cons:

Niks

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller gb
9
Taking myself on a date to Windsor
Pros:

Hotel was very clean and well maintained. Helpful reception and waiting staff. Lovely room with great Aircon. Much needed as I was staying during the recent heatwave! Very comfortable bed. Good selection for breakfast. I was travelling alone and felt safe. Would definitely stay there again if in Windsor. Highly recommend

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Dave solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location was good, very clean

Cons:

Asked to pay £30 more if I wanted aircon, which at £240 a night I expected

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Hau couple gb
8
Was really lovely, the room was very comfortable but expensive
Pros:

Beautiful location and very beautiful hotel

Cons:

Not knowing when you book if your in main hotel or across the road

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
Stayed because of emergency,but would now stay out of choice
Pros:

Staff extremely considerate and helpful,in difficult circumstances

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Maz F solo_traveller ae
9
Strongly Recommended - Great experience
Pros:

Everything went extremly well: Clean and spacious place and room, Great location with respect to the proximity to the Heathrow airport (Terminal 5): more importantly: very friendly and professional staff. In addition, the room was air-conditionned: I felt a great comfort and the friendly staff made me feel home. I was really impressed by the kindness of the receptionnist Zainab: amazingly lovely.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was really very pleasant.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Carl solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee