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Reviews of Castle Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Castle Hotel & Spa
400 Benedict Avenue, Tarrytown, NY

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 593 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 593 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 593 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 593 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 593 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

janet

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is unique. Not having dining was a surprise and no spa or pool but the room was fantastic and the views were fabulous...OLD WORLD CHARM
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful spot. Rooms are a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Castle is nestled away in a private enclave, yet convenient to restaurants, shops, historic sites, and the highway. Comfortable and spacious room. Basic breakfast in regal setting with a view of the Hudson on the terrace.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and lovely area. There is not a restaurant or bar open and the spa is closed as well. The grounds are beautiful. I hope they decide to reopen the dining and spa areas
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

ANGELA

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staying in a castle is always exciting and while interesting and historical, the property's famed restaurant was closed as was the spa; parking difficult and the continental breakfast was on par with a mass market motel. Staff was courteous but a bit aloof. The room was very spacious and well lit and the grounds were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excited for the spa and restaurant to get back up and running! All in all a great trip nonetheless
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristyn, Washington

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While a luxury resort, the day before we were see the stay they informed us there was no restaurant, bar, or spa on premises. It was past our opportunity to cancel without fee and without enough time to plan otherwise. We have two young children and access to food is a must. Very disappointed by the lack of transparency.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the castle, it is magical!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Castle and grounds were neat to explore. The lack of gluten free food options was disappointing considering the variety of inexpensive products, for example, the various flavors of rice Chex and Cheerios as well as fruity pebbles cereals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Daryl

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Todd R

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was at this property in the late 90's, and it was really wonderful then. Not so wonderful in 2024, unfortunately. It has not been well-maintained. Furniture is scuffed, scratched, stained and old. Bath products were not re-stocked and only two bath towels were included ... and no face cloths. A light bulb was out in the room. The TV was exceptionally small, especially considering the size of the room, and it was impossible to access channels or streaming services - there were three pages of TV instructions, and even after following them, it didn't work! Common areas were not clean (e.g. the round pedestals under the breakfast room tables were filthy). There used to a high-end wonderful restaurant and spa at this property, and neither are available at this time. It really feels like this property is dying a slow death. In the absence of the restaurant (and apparently any culinary staff), they only provide a "light continental breakfast" this time of year: bagels, muffins, fruit and coffee/tea. No protein to be found (they could have at least provided hard boiled eggs and yogurt!). The fitness center is small but functional. It was quite warm in there, and there was no AC. The bathroom off the fitness center had no toilet paper. Some of the above complaints, in isolation, are not that big of a deal, but when taken together, should give you a picture of why this property has declined substantially and why you should look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharlyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique & Beautiful. Conveniently located in proximity to Metro North .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Trisha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Castle Hotel and Spa on Mar 31, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful stay at Castle Hotel and that you would definitely consider returning.Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your time with us. It means the world to us to know that our efforts to provide exceptional service are being recognized and valued by our guests.We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay. If there's anything we can do to make your next visit even more memorable, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here to ensure that your future stays with us are just as fantastic as this one.

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful resort. It's off season so no restaurant or spa which I'm sure are both great. The room was so spacious and beautiful. Cleanliness was decent, the duvet kept slipping out from the cover and had some stains (wine, makeup) and the shower is in need of updates (bad grout and aging from use)and one of the in room coffee mugs was dirty. But it was overall very nice. The staff are so friendly. The light continental breakfast was really good. Pastries, bagels, juice, etc. the view from the dining area is magical, you're atop the hill and can see the Hudson. Felt regal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Castle Hotel and Spa on Mar 19, 2024
Hi Stephanie, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the castle and feedback is always appreciated . we look forward to you returning to the castle

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Castle Hotel and Spa on Mar 19, 2024
hi Monica, thank you for the review and hope you come back to stay at the Castle.

2/10 Terrible

Annette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful unkempt old building.The service was terrible. The room lacked tissues, hair conditioning, body lotion or any other notions.Housekeeping was barely existent. Bedding seemed used, dry blood stain on robe, trash behind dresser, filthy carpet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Castle Hotel and Spa on Mar 10, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment you experienced during your stay. Your comments are of great concern to us, and we are committed to addressing each issue to improve our services.We apologize for falling short of your expectations regarding the room amenities and cleanliness. This is certainly not reflective of the standards we strive to maintain. Rest assured, we are conducting a thorough investigation into the matters you raised, and appropriate measures will be taken to rectify them.Our guests' comfort is our top priority, and we regret any inconvenience you faced. Please be assured that your comments have been shared with our housekeeping team to ensure that such oversights are not repeated in the future.Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we hope to have the chance to regain your trust in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Mar 7, 2024
hi Elizabeth, we are happy you enjoyed your stay at the castle. we hope you come back soon.the castle hotel and spa

8/10 Good

Ramiere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and a nice little getaway from the city
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Mar 7, 2024
hi ramiere, we are happy you enjoyed your stay at the castle. we hope you return real soon.castle hotel and spa

2/10 Terrible

Agata

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is picturesque and has a nice climate and view. The staff was not helpful and I was unable to get my receipt for the stay. The breakfast is basic continental breakfast without warm options.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Castle Hotel and Spa on Mar 10, 2024
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your recent stay at our hotel. We're delighted to hear that you appreciated the picturesque surroundings and the pleasant climate with a nice view. However, we are genuinely sorry to learn about the challenges you encountered during your stay.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with our staff and the difficulty in obtaining your stay receipt. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we appreciate your bringing it to our attention. We are actively addressing the issue to ensure a more efficient and helpful process for future guests.Regarding the breakfast options, we understand the importance of a satisfying morning meal, and we appreciate your feedback. While our current offerings may be more on the continental side, we are always looking for ways to enhance our breakfast selections to cater to diverse preferences.We value your input and hope to have the opportunity to improve your perception during a future stay. If there's anything specific you would like to discuss or if there are additional details you can provide, please feel free to reach out to us directly.Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Yang, Mansfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience with family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 28, 2024
hi Yang, we are happy you enjoyed your stay at the castle and hope you come and visit us again. warmest regards the staff at the castle hotel and spa

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic surprise - what a charming and interesting property - a real castle! Service was great. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
HI WILLIAM, Thank you for your great review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the castle. we hope you come back and stay with us again. The Castle Hotel and staff.

8/10 Good

Tong-Chia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful castle and lovely environment
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi Tong-Chia, Thank you for your review we're glad you enjoyed your stay at the castle. we look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem!
I almost overlooked this place because of some unfavourable reviews but my view is that this is one of the friendliest, most comfortable, charming hotels I’ve stayed at. I travel constantly for work (airline staff) and have stayed numerous hotels so I have a pretty good point of reference. Room was spacious and clean, (2 queen beds), continental breakfast was better than expected with fresh fruit, yogurt and a selection of fresh pastries. Staff was very kind and professional. The front desk staff helped me print some stuff I needed asap and I observed them assisting other guests with the same level of care. Breakfast room attendant was also attentive and took pride in a job well done. Cotton shower curtain had a small tear. So what? They are likely custom made to match decor but curtain as well as entire bathroom was squeaky clean. Parking was easy and public areas are comfortable inviting. Nice and quiet with no hall or traffic noise. Comfy bed and a selection of pillows, something for everyone I suppose. Stunning view from breakfast room along with a good cup of coffee and helpful staff created a wonderful start to my day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sawako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying in the castle!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi Sawako, were glad you enjoyed your stay at the castle, we look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with great history and friendly staff, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi Martin, thank you for your kind review. we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the castle. we look forward to your return.

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were comfortable. Some of the linens and robes had holes in them or were worn. Breakfast was ok. I expected a little more for the cost. Check in and out was easy. Shower curtain was torn. Overall they need to spend more money on renovations since it is advertised as a spa hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Castel Hotel and Spa on Mar 10, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback following your recent stay at our hotel. We appreciate your positive remarks about the comfortable rooms and the ease of check-in and check-out.However, we are genuinely sorry to hear about the issues you encountered with certain linens, robes, and the torn shower curtain. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. We take your comments seriously and will address these concerns immediately to ensure a higher standard of quality.Regarding your expectations for breakfast and the overall cost, we regret that we fell short of meeting your anticipated level of satisfaction. Your feedback is valuable, and we will use it to evaluate our offerings and pricing structure to better align with guest expectations.We appreciate your suggestion about renovations, especially since we market ourselves as a spa hotel. We are committed to providing a rejuvenating and pleasant experience for our guests, and your input will guide us in making necessary improvements.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and showcase the positive changes we are implementing based on your valuable feedback.

4/10 Poor

Flavia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Two stars because the room was big. Mini fridge didn’t work. TV was tiny for a 4 stars hotel and gave you steps to watch movies and connect your phone to the TV however it didn’t work we call the staff for help and they said that it doesn’t work. Then why you leave instructions and waste people’s time trying to figure out the TV. Also there was garbage from previous guests under the bed. Breakfast was minimal but free and better than nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Castle Hotel and Spa on Mar 10, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your positive mention of the spacious room and acknowledge your concerns regarding certain aspects of your stay.We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the non-functional mini fridge and the issues you encountered with the TV instructions. Your frustration is understandable, and we are reviewing our procedures to ensure accurate information is provided to our guests. We regret any wasted time and will work to improve our communication in this regard.The cleanliness concerns you mentioned, especially finding garbage under the bed, are unacceptable, and we sincerely apologize for this oversight. We have shared your comments with our housekeeping team to address and rectify these lapses immediately.Regarding breakfast, while we're pleased to hear it was better than nothing, we understand the importance of a satisfying start to the day. Your feedback will be used to assess and enhance our breakfast offerings.We appreciate your candid comments and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future to provide a more positive experience.

6/10 Okay

Jinwoo, West New York

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a 4 start facility. The room is outdated, staff that checked us in was not that friendly. Probably would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystallynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
thank you Crystallynn, for the 5 stars. we hope to see you again at the Castle

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the castle atmosphere. Very beautiful. Parking on steep hill is tricky, but Valet parking is offered. Room was oversized and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi Diane, we're glad you enjoyed your stay at the castle, come back and stay with us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Julinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beatiful place. Loved the history.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from The Castle Hotel & Spa on Feb 12, 2024
Dear Julinda,we appreciate your nice review, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Warmest regards,

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romance and history!
The setting is beautiful with a nice Hudson River view in the winter. The breakfast was good. The room was very large and clean. Only downside was the Television remote was stuck on one channel and service never came to help. Everything else worked fine. Lovely historic romantic castle!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi Kathleen, we are glad you enjoyed the Castle. We are sorry the TV did not work properly. Give us another try . we look forward to seeing you again at the Castle.

10/10 Excellent

Eliya

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi Eliya, thank you for the 10 on the review. we do appreciate it and hope you return to the castle again.

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi, Judy thanks for the review. come back and stay at the castle again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi Tiffany, thanks for the 10 on your review. we look forward to you staying again at the castle

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Castle Hotel and Spa on Mar 31, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your rating of your recent stay at Castle Hotel. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continuously strive to enhance our guests' experiences.

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Castle Hotel and Spa on Mar 31, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your rating of your recent stay at Castle Hotel. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continuously strive to enhance our guests' experiences.

10/10 Excellent

Polina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi Polina, we hope to see you again at the castle. thanks for your review

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi Bradley, thank you for the review and we hope you stay with us again at the castle.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi Jennifer, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you staying with us again at the Castle.

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi William, thank you for the review, we look forward to you staying with us again at the castle.

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIEANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from front desk agent on Feb 26, 2024
hi Christieann, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back and stay again with us at the castle

6/10 Okay

Helen, Philadelphia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
beautiful old building and handsome property. very limited service and lack of attention to details in their winter off-season
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

PAUL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024