The Castle Hotel Windsor is the Perfect Place to Stay While Visiting the Royal Sites

My daughter and I were traveling around southeast England and made a stop in Windsor. When traveling in England, I usually try to stay somewhere historic. Being in a location with deep historic roots, it made sense to stay at one of the oldest hotels in England.

The Castle Hotel Windsor originally opened in 1528 under the name “The Mermaid Inn.” The inn was used as a brewery for beer and cider for a location that had under 1,000 residents. During the English Civil War in the 17th century, there was a shortage of small change throughout the country. The innkeeper at The Mermaid Inn minted his own brand of currency, called “The Pennington Penny,” after its creator, George Pennington.

In the late 1700s, Sir Richard Martin took over the Mermaid Inn. Martin was the royal messenger in Windsor, and he supplied the horses and carriages to Windsor Castle. During his ownership, he changed the name to The Castle Inn and oversaw renovations that took the building from a modest inn to a luxurious place to stay.

In the 19th century, the inn underwent further construction, adding more rooms and space to complete its transition to a full functioning hotel. The Castle Hotel Windsor catered to high-profile guests to stay and eat. The Duke of Wellington stayed at the hotel and ate in the restaurant after his triumph over Napoleon at Waterloo.

I don’t know if people stay at the hotel after a glorious victory anymore, but it was a lovely stay for a tired father and daughter. The hotel is in a perfect location for tourists visiting Windsor Castle. It is also close to the center of town and within walking distance of the River Thames.

If you are visiting Windsor, The Castle Hotel Windsor should be at the top of your list of places to stay. It’s within walking distance of all the major attractions, serves delicious food in the restaurant, and the rooms are cozy.