We have not stayed at The Castle but have seen the rooms and it is not bad. We have stayed at HSH five years now and have really enjoyed it. We really liked room 14 which has an awesome balcony it is huge and great view. The last two years we have stayed in 15 and16 which both are similar,but 16 really had a better view since it is higher and gives a little more privacy. The staff there is great and the food is better now. We have been through three different people running the kitchen over the years but so far Monty has the best staff and cooks. We personally have never had any problems with theft or security at night. We have been there during February and even when full always had room to just chill. Like MikeD says call Charlie to make reservations he always has given us a much better rate than thier website or any of the booking rates. He also will give an additional break by paying by check instead of credit card.