Welcome to Sir Christopher Wren’s
A truly special hotel at the heart of Royal Windsor
A superb location. Individual charm. First class service and attention to detail. Sir Christopher Wren’s House has all this, and more.
Sheltering beneath the ramparts of Windsor Castle, the hotel enjoys a spectacular setting, overlooking the River Thames at
Eton Bridge.
Once the family home of the famous British architect Sir Christopher Wren, the main house holds a unique place in British
heritage – and over the years, it has been meticulously restored to offer guests the highest levels of comfort and service.
Today, Sir Christopher Wren’s offers 96 traditional and contemporary rooms, award-winning dining, and a modern gym and spa,
as well as outstanding facilities for weddings, conferences and other events.
So, if you’re looking for a first-class hotel experience, either for business or pleasure, you’re sure to find it at Wren’s.
A brief history
Sir Christopher Wren was a hugely successful architect in the 17th and 18th centuries, and was involved in projects as
diverse as the new dome at St Paul’s Cathedral, the magnificent Windsor Guildhall, and the Royal Observatory.
His father was the Dean of Windsor, which was a major factor in Sir Christopher’s decision to build a family home here,
using the finest building materials and an attention to detail that he was already well known for.
After Sir Christopher passed away in 1723 at a ripe old age of 91, the family home passed through the hands of
several private owners, up until the early 20th century.
In the 1920s, it opened as Riverholme Restaurant and Guest House, its first incarnation as a hotel. Over the next 20 years
or so, it was refurbished and sold many times – and around 1950, its then owner James Mier built a second floor and a new wing,
overlooking the Thames at Eton Bridge, increasing the number of rooms to 49. At the same time, Sir Christopher Wren’s House was
registered as a Grade II* listed building of historical and architectural interest.
Goran Strok (Wren’s Hotel Group) purchased the building in 1996 and immediately set about a £4 million refurbishment programme, taking
great care to preserve the building’s historic features. By winter 1997, restoration and refurbishment was complete, and the
hotel opened under its present name and management. The hotel today continues to evolve and improve with many exciting
projects on the horizon, please take a moment to see our "New projects & plans".