Rialto
Egham

Great Fosters

Rialto Score 8+

A Small Luxury Hotels of the World hotel. Rialto is a Small Luxury Hotels – withIN agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

With a guestlist that’s included everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Henry VIII, Great Fosters is a regal retreat steeped in nearly five centuries of history. Grand four-poster beds, Flemish tapestries, and deep soaking tubs distinguish many of the hotel’s 56 suites and bedrooms, while dishes like Herdwick spring lamb and slow-cooked duck ragu don the menus at the Michelin-starred Tudor Pass and the Estate Grill. Be sure to stop into the spa for one of their royalty-worthy treatments.

Stroude Road, Near Windsor., TW20 9UR Egham, United Kingdom
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Great Fosters

About Great Fosters

Insider tip

Practice your serve on the hotel’s tennis courts. Balls and racquets are provided, as is a professional tennis coach if desired.

In the hotel’s own words

Great Fosters is our endlessly charming Tudor estate steeped in royal history and located just outside of Windsor in the heart of Surrey. Set in 50 acres of iconic gardens and grounds, complete with listed parterres, a fountain, Saxon moat, Japanese bridge and even a sundial gifted to the Estate by Sir Francis Drake himself, the instantly recognisable red-brick facade and chimney tops of Great Fosters is a sight to behold indeed.

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Inside, you will find a chocolate-box selection of 56 individually designed bedroom and suites, including the famed Historic Named Suites. We have two dining destinations; the 2-AA rosette 'Estate Grill', our charming restaurant for delicious informal dining, and our iconic Michelin-starred experience, The Tudor Pass, which is the proud bearer of 1 Michelin Star. All along the southern aspect of Great Fosters you will find our stunning terraces and patios which come alive in the summer months with diners enjoying breakfast, lunch, tea & supper al fresco - and of course, picnicking in the grounds.

Last but certainly not least, the Estate also boasts a superb art-deco heated outdoor pool & hot tub, which is open during the summer months. Year round, we offer a range of luxurious spa treatments.

Welcome to your Royal Retreat - make yourself at home.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

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Small Luxury Hotels – withIN is Small Luxury Hotels of the World's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $50-100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Rooms and suites

15 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Cozy Double Rooms
Mainly in the Main House on the upper floor, our Cozy Double Rooms are indeed our coziest, but are still perfectly formed with charming original features, and some with views across the beautiful gardens. · Some views across our estate gardens.
129–151 ft²
2Comfy King Rooms
Our Comfy King Rooms are all found in the Cloisters and the Coach House, a walk of moments from the Main House and along the charming ornamental herb garden by the Dower House.
172–205 ft²
3Luxury Super King Rooms
Our Luxury Super King Rooms are located in the Coach House and Dower House, a brief stroll from the Main House, with views onto the private Coach House gardens or the ornamental garden.
Members only
4Main House Comfy King Rooms
Our Comfy King rooms in the historic Main House are set on the 1st and 2nd floors. Some enjoy views of the parterres gardens, whilst others look across the grand approach of the hotel. The rooms are rich with original features and iconic mullioned windows, with many having ornamental fireplaces.
Members only
5The Duke of Wellington
Wellington Suite is situated on the upper floor of the Main House, and is a traditional multi-room Suite with a twist. Expect bold Michael Northcroft furnishings and contemporary textured wall coverings contrasting with original rope detailing and a 'hidden' bathroom, all with splendid views across the gardens.
Members only
6Panel II
In Panel II, the flamboyant and modern touches accentuating the four-poster bed which is the main feature of this Suite are undeniable, and strike a stunning contrast to the paneling of the room. The paneling is of course the namesake of this Suite which is Grade I listed, dating back to the Tudor times.
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Suites
Size
7Spacious Super King Suite
Reached at via the ornamental herb garden and peaceful Cloisters garden, our Spacious Super King Suites are light, airy and open-plan. They are spread across The Cloisters and 1st floor of The Coach House. Each features a lounge area, complete with coffee table and sofa, and a handmade Super King bed.
Members only
8Splendid Historic Suite
Our Historic Splendid Suites are spread across The Dower House and Main House. They're charming & luxurious and include many reminders of the rich legacy of Great Fosters.
Members only
9The Waterloo Suite
The Waterloo Suite is timelessly elegant, decorated in a blush and neutral palette, with delicate cow-parsley print wall coverings and a dreamy white four poster bed. · The Waterloo Suite has a private bijoux balcony and sunset view. · Situated on the upper floor of the Main House.
Members only
10The Byfleet Suite - The Dower House
Each of the suites in the Dower House are named after other Dower Houses around England, with 'Byfleet' being one. Byfleet Manor was catapulted to global fame by the television show, Downton Abbey, where it was featured as the home of the Dowager Countess of Grantham.
Members only
11The Marlborough Suite - The Dower House
Marlborough House (1711), the famous mansion in St James’s, was designed by the equally famous architect of the time, Sir Christopher Wren. It was originally designed for Sarah Churchill, the Duchess of Marlborough and the ‘Favorite’ of Queen Anne and went on to be the London residence of the Dukes of Marlborough.
View: Sculpture lawn
Members only
12The Italian Suite
The Italian Suite may remind you of the flamboyance of a Jacques Garcia design. H. H. Jenkins who around 1910 were commissioned to extensively redevelop Great Fosters – and their work includes the design of this spectacular suite.
Members only
13The Queen Anne Suite
The Queen Anne Suite takes its name from perhaps our most famous resident, Queen Anne Boleyn. Thought to have been used as some of her personal rooms, the Queen Anne Suite today is one of our most popular suites. · The Queen Anne Suite has a spacious separate lounge. · Situated on the first floor of The Main House.
Members only
14The Nursery Suite
Charlie Chaplin was a frequent visitor to Great Fosters around the 1940s and whilst visiting he would often bring his family, from which now The Nursery Suite takes its name.
Members only
15The Tapestry Suite
The Tapestry Suite is the signature suite of The Great Fosters estate and was originally the drawing room of the main house and notably was Anne Boleyn’s personal lounge during her courtship and marriage to Henry VIII.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Small Luxury Hotels – withIN always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $50-100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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