This Hotel Is a Wellness Oasis on the Outskirts of London
Review. At the Fairmont Windsor Park, history and elegance meet to create a special luxury hotel just an hour west of the city on the Thames.
March 6, 2023
Fairmont Windsor Park
Bishopsgate Rd, Englefield Green, Windsor TW20 0YL, United Kingdom
Web: fairmont.com.
Tel.: +44 1784 535555
Price: doubles incl. breakfast from €400
Why boook?
Many of the 251 rooms and suites have views of the meticulously manicured garden. © Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Surrounded by an exceedingly spacious park, the hotel is an ideal choice for travelers seeking rest and relaxation as well as a taste of urban life. In addition, the hotel offers an excellent spa, including an indoor and an outdoor pool.
Location & neighborhood
The hotel is just a ten minute drive from the small town of Windsor and close to the center of London as well. Although Heathrow Airport is only 25 minutes away, the area surrounding the hotel is unbelievably quiet. The lush park with its pond, elegant fountains and imposing trees is perfect for long walks.
Ambience & Service
The opulent estate is fit for royalty. However, it's not a historic property. In fact, the Fairmont Windsor Park was not completed until 2021. The furnishings are correspondingly modern. Marble bathrooms, giant horse statues, monochrome chic, an expansive atrium, and spacious floor plans reveal the hotel's true age.
From the entrance to the spa, from the Tea Room to the pool, the attentive staff is always on hand. © Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
The service can only be described as impeccable. Whether it's the extremely skilled hands of the therapists in the spa, the concierge or the staff in the restaurants, you're in the best of hands. As a guest, you get the feeling that no request is too small – or large.
Rooms & suites
The color palette is incredibly calming. © Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Elegant colors predominate in the rooms and suites. Old rose, dark brown, cream, and a splash or two of color: you'll feel instantly at ease. The basic equipment of the rooms and suites includes Nespresso machines, king-size beds, minibars, first-class sound systems and hairdryers by GHD. Customized amenities add a personal touch: you'll find your name on shower gels, shampoos and body lotions by Le Labo.
Gastronomy
You'll start your morning at Moreish where you can indulge at the buffet restaurant with an incredibly large selection. Additionally, à la carte options are available as well. The many Middle Eastern influences are a specialty here. You can also end your evening here, if you choose; however, for a more exclusive dining experience, we recommend the restaurant 1215.
The Library Club is the place to be for cocktails, whiskies, brandies and a board game or two. © Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Enjoy the elegant ambience as you dine with a view of the garden. Here, too, the ingredients come from the surrounding area and from the restaurant's own herb and vegetable gardens. The dishes are ambitious and carefully composed. Although the restaurant has yet to be awarded a Michelin star, it seems inevitable. For afternoon tea, head to the Orchid Tea Room. In front of ornate floral wallpaper, you can enjoy excellent teas and unforgettable desserts.
In the Orchid Tea Room, premium champagnes and delicious teas accompany the patissiers' creations. © Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
The 1215 Bar and the soon-to-open Schroders' Botanicals Bar offer select spirits. Master classes with mixology experts as well as pastry chefs and sommeliers round out the culinary experience.
Spa & Fitness
The jewel of the house is the spacious wellness area, inspired by ancient healing methods. In 18 treatment suites you'll be pampered by expert massages. The offer ranges from gold facials and Japanese Ashyu foot ritual baths to traditional massages. A 20-meter indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a barber, physical therapy, nutritional counseling, manicures, Ayurvedic rituals, and a hair salon are just some of the other amenities.
The pools design is elegant, but understated. © Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
A real highlight is the huge gym, including the latest Technogym equipment for endurance and strength training as well as a spinning studio, HIIT training areas and even a studio for aerial yoga. The open-air fitness center in the park stands out also. Personal training is available upon request. A good selection of courses, such as Pilates, boxing, tennis, TRX, and spinning will make the hearts of sporty guests beat faster.
Recommendations from the editors
Windsor Great Park with Windsor Castle is worth a trip for the whole family. Parents with younger children should plan a visit to Legoland Windsor Resort. The Savill Garden is also just a ten-minute drive away. The rooms and suites that look out onto the park and not into the courtyard are especially nice.
Fairmont Windsor Park
Bishopsgate Rd, Englefield Green, Windsor TW20 0YL, United Kingdom
Web: fairmont.com.
Tel.: +44 1784 535555
Price: doubles incl. breakfast from €400