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Macdonald Windsor Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Windsor Castle

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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast served
Classic Double Room | View from room
Macdonald Windsor Hotel offers eco-certified luxury and practical amenities. Enjoy the bar, conference center, luggage storage, and express check-in. The Scottish Steak Club serves a top-rated breakfast, and multilingual staff ensure you feel at home.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Suite)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Near a train station, Macdonald Windsor Hotel is in Windsor City Centre, a neighborhood in Windsor with great shopping. Windsor Castle and Cliveden House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include LEGOLAND® Windsor and Thorpe Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ascot Racecourse or Twickenham Stadium. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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23 High Street, Windsor, England, SL4 1LH

What's nearby

  • Windsor Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Eton College - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Windsor Racecourse - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Windsor Great Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Windsor & Eton Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Station A Station - 13 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Horse & Groom - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama Windsor - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy Windsor - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Windsor Hotel

Upscale hotel near Windsor Castle
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a conference center are just a few of the amenities provided at Macdonald Windsor Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Scottish Steak Club, serves breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 120 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 40 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Scottish Steak Club

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (4,026 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Macdonald Windsor Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Macdonald Windsor Hotel?

Valet parking is available for GBP 40 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Windsor Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Windsor Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Windsor Hotel located?

Located in Windsor City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Windsor Parish Church, Windsor Castle, and Thames River. LEGOLAND® Windsor is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away. Windsor & Eton Central Station is only a 4-minute walk and Windsor & Eton Riverside Station is 5 minutes.

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Macdonald Windsor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic stay. Lovely hotel, wonderful staff. Great quality room, very comfortable. Breakfast excellent choice. Right opposite Castle and good choice of bars and restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aestrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and great service. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central hotel with easy parking. Great staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful convenient hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is convenient, quiet and spotless. The staff are very nice, helpful and friendly in fact nothing was too much trouble😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcomed by friendly staff. Good parking under the hotel. Room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel, the location was great and I would stay here again in a second!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Dean was fabulous and Reign and Agi they well worth a mention
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Jason David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariachiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the room it was cold. There the UK plugs and USB plags available in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff absolutely lovely, friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kehinde

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in a fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine hotel with excellent location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking at the hotel is very expensive and quite difficult to book. Loved the hotel though and exceptionally good value for money given the amenities / cleanliness etc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, in a great location, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Very nice, great location. Breakfast was very expensive and ordinary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were superb, especially Matthew who makes us smile every time we see him. Would definitely recommend this as a stop while on your venture to the castle!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful break

Fabulous stay, central location, clean comfortable room and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Local dog show
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with the staff and service. I give them a A+.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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