Castle Hotel Windsor – private guest parking, secure 24/7, free evenings & Sundays, steps from Windsor Castle.
🚗 Type: Private Hotel Guest Car Park
🕒 Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; guests register at reception)
🌟 Rating: N/A (hotel facility)
💰 Pricing & Access
Guests: Complimentary parking for duration of stay (max 14 nights; register vehicle at reception)
Non-Guests: Not permitted without prior arrangement
Overstay Fee (unauthorized): £25 administration charge per day
Payment Methods: Registered guests exit via QR code; no pay machines
Permits: Digital QR permit issued at check-in
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Total Spaces | 40 bays |
Disabled Bays | 2 bays adjacent to hotel entrance (free for Blue Badge) |
Surface | Level brick-paved courtyard |
Lighting | Wall-mounted LED lanterns & overhead canopy lights |
Drainage | Central channel drain; inspected quarterly |
Barrier | Automatic arm with QR/remote release |
Security | CCTV 24/7; hotel night porter patrol |
Signage | Digital display at entrance showing “Guest Parking Only” |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Two marked bays—free when displaying badge and registered at reception
Drop-Off Zone: Covered porte-cochère directly outside main doors
Kerb Ramps: Smooth ramp from car park to hotel lobby
Pathways: Non-slip tile pathway to entrance
🚶 Walkability & Nearby Attractions
Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
---|---|---|
Windsor Castle | 2 min | Historic royal residence |
Windsor Royal Station | 5 min | Services to London Paddington |
Thames Riverside Promenade | 3 min | Scenic walk & river cruises |
Windsor Town Centre | 4 min | Shopping, dining & cafés |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Options
Site | Distance | Cost | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windsor Royal Station Car Park | 5 min | £1.50/hr; £8/day | Covered & EV chargers available |
King Edward Court MSCP | 4 min | £2/hr; £15/day | Central location, pay-on-foot |
On-Street Pay & Display (Zone WN) | Adjacent | £0.40/20 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via RingGo |
⚠️ Important Notices & Policies
Unauthorized Use: Non-registered vehicles will incur removal or overstay charge
Vehicle Size: Max height 2.1 m; vans by prior arrangement only
Maintenance: Daily barrier tests; quarterly surface inspections
📌 Guest Tips
Check-In: Register vehicle early to avoid exit delays.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and inform reception for clearance.
Evening Visits: Parking remains free evenings and Sundays for registered guests.
Luggage Assistance: Porters available at porte-cochère for loading/unloading.
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Q3: Installation of 2×7 kW EV charging bays beside the east wall
2025 Q4: Upgrade to QR-only barrier entry for seamless guest flow
2026: Feasibility study to expand by +10 bays on adjacent land (ref: RBC/PLN/2024/1023)