Harte and Garter

Basic but did the job

Excellent Reception Staff, very kindly allocated me a room on the first floor as requested. It was adequately appointed and very quiet but no outlook. The decorating looked as if it had been done by an amateur!! However, bearing in mind the money I spent it was perfectly suitable for a two night stay. The Shower produced plenty of of hot water over the Bath, but there was no grab rail/ handle to hold onto whilst taking a shower. The Hallways, and Corridors and Staircase most definitely need re- carpeting, very threadbare in places. This Victorian Hotel has been very grand in its heyday, but now is I am afraid faded grandeur, and needs a great deal of money spent to improve it. The bonus is the price in a very expensive Royal Town and the very helpful and delightful Staff who work there. Its position right opposite Windsor Castle and next door to Windsor and Ascot Railway Station with trains to Slough every 20 minutes makes it most beneficial for a short stay, all next door is The Ivy Restaurant, probably the best eatery for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner in Windsor.

Location is what makes this hotel stand out, being right outside the castle. Rooms are definitely older style, not updated much, but comfortable enough.

Staff were brilliant room nice and clean