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The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre

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Reception
A stone bridge over a river with boats docked nearby.
A traditional brick building with a sign for 'The Swans Nest' and 'Le Bistro Pierre'.
A brick building with a black awning and outdoor seating area.
A restaurant interior with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a bar visible through an open doorway.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 7LT
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Swan Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Club Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

King Suite With Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Feature Suite

Feature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Club Room (Accessible Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Club Room (Accessible Double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a large mirror.

Club Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre stay.With a stay at this Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from The Recreation Ground and The Attic Theatre. Shakespeare Monument and Stratford Butterfly Farm are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The River Avon Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swan Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Gower Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 15 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carluccio's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barge & Quarterdeck - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pen & Parchment - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Encore - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Swans Nest Hotel

4-star hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Swans Nest Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Stratford-upon-Avon hotel is smoke free.

  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1872
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Swans Nest Hotel offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property’s dining venues have final table seatings at 8:30 PM and close at 10 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Macdonald Swan's Nest
Macdonald Swan's Nest Hotel
Macdonald Swan's Nest Hotel Stratford-upon-avon
Macdonald Swan's Nest Stratford-upon-avon
Swan's Nest Hotel
The Swans Nest Hotel Hotel
The Swans Nest Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon
The Swans Nest Hotel Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Swans Nest Hotel to the airport?

The Swans Nest Hotel is 17.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the Coventry (CVT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swans Nest Hotel?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swans Nest Hotel on Jul 6, 2026 start from CA $135, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Swans Nest Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Swans Nest Hotel.

Does The Swans Nest Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Swans Nest Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Swans Nest Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

Does The Swans Nest Hotel have a pool?

The Swans Nest Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Swans Nest Hotel have a restaurant?

The Swans Nest Hotel is home to Bistrot Pierre, which features French cuisine.

Does The Swans Nest Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Swans Nest Hotel to downtown Stratford-upon-Avon?

The Swans Nest Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Stratford-upon-Avon.

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Attie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, good breakfast and good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swans Nest is in a perfect position, with good facilities & spacious rooms. The breakfast was excellent and generous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, gd breakfast, friendly staff, nice atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, nice clean room, felt luxurious. Great location in town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The decor is a little tired but great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful, staff were lovely, our whole experience was fantastic can't fault it 😊👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was lovely clean and fresh. The hotel was clean and the staff are so nice. In a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Swan's Nest, staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our third stay, very handy for the theatres. Clean and comfortable, very pleasant staff, good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the property is undergoing renovations, staff apprised in advance so it was not a surprise when we arrived. And! the workmen were not only accommodating but quite genial. The room was well appointed and the amenities were great (love the biscuits!). The complimentary breakfast is really tasty with a lot of choices. Best.hotel.ever!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable and pleasant stay in an ideally located Hotel. We had an elderly Aunt with us who celebrated her 90th birthday here and the staff could not have been nicer to her on her big occasion even bringing over a cake and singing Happy Birthday to her
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff and great bar and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lots of posh pubs around the hotel to go meals in the evening. We had our meal at Bistro Pierre, which is attached to this hotel Lovely food and great service too. We booked for breakfast and that was good too. We will defo stay here again. Thanks for Fab service to all the friendly staff at the hotel and Bistro Pierre too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, great value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and spotless. Excellent shower over bath. Some traffic noise as we needed a ground floor room but not too bad. Reception staff friendly and welcoming. Our second stay and I'm sure we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room great location . Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay ideal location, room was spotless everything you needed was at hand, one downside bed was too soft but that’s due to personal preference and because of that they took the parking off the bill.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was huge! Comfortable- great restaurant and bar area, very close to attractions and river. Parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff! and the room was exceptional, good size and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CaroleTingle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally a good stay for this large hotel. Very good breakfast and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025