The opening of Warwick Castle's new 60-bed hotel is just months away, with work on site continuing.

Owner Merlin announced last month the new development would open on 22 July, after planning permission for the controversial development was granted in May 2022.

The new hotel, which promises to have its decor inspired by the War of the Roses, is being built on some of the Stratford Road Car Park.

Planning permission for the hotel was granted in May 2022 (image by James Smith)

Overnight stays will start at £159, and the hotel adds to the castle's existing Knight's Village accommodation.

Liam Bartlett, general manager at Warwick Castle said: "We are incredibly proud to announce that we will be opening the doors of the Warwick Castle Hotel to the public this July.

"Our brand new hotel immerses guests in Warwick's rich history whilst also delivering modern luxuries to make the experience even more special.

"Our new hotel is also fantastic news for the local visitor economy, ensuring a high-quality offering for overnight visitors to showcase everything that this town has to offer."

The hotel is taking over some of the Stratford Road car park (image by James Smith)

Guests will also be able to venture through a treetop walkway to the Knight's Village, where they'll be entertained in a medieval banquet hall.

Warwick Castle has invested £16.4million into the hotel development, with an additional 1,000 trees set to be planted in the castle grounds.

Work continues on site (image by James Smith)

The hotel is next to the existing Knight's Village (image by James Smith)

A CGI image inside one of the 60 bedrooms (image via Warwick Castle)